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Swaziland to build port in Mozambique
The tiny African state of Swaziland, which is wedged between South Africa and Mozambique, has recently announced its intention to progress two mega-projects.
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NewsManagement changes for Valencia
New Valencia port authority president Aurelio Martínez has announced that there will be “changes” to the way the port is run during his period in office.
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NewsDjibouti unveils grand expansion plans
The Port of Djibouti has unveiled a huge expansion programme which aims to cement the port as a transhipment hub for the whole of Africa.
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NewsSmart, smarter, smartest
''Smart ports'': virtual, real, inevitable, possible, or just another buzz phrase asks Felicity Landon
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NewsData security headache
The growth potential of data is undisputed, but what does this mean for privacy? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsSafety first
Automation does not negate the need for adequate RTG collision prevention finds John Bensalhia
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NewsWhich way the wind blows
Stevie Knight asks what it takes for a new wind deployment facility to breeze ahead
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Under one roof
COMMENT: APM Terminals has announced that it will invest more than $2bn in a new port in Nigeria, its largest single investment in a port ever.
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NewsVying for attention
COMMENT: There’s certainly been a lot of chatter around New York about infrastructure and about the local port authority, but most of the press, traditional media and online coverage has not been about maritime things. The biggest headlines have been garnered by plans for a new $4bn revamp of the ...
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NewsCracking down on Canal concerns
COMMENT: The appearance of cracks in one of the sills in the Cocoli Locks at the Pacific end of the new Panama Canal may not be the only factor to slow down the system’s full exploitation, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsNo magic productivity pills
Carly Fields talks with Navis’ Oscar Pernia about evolutionary changes in port performance
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NewsMombasa operator hiatus
COMMENT: It was originally scheduled to be announced in July but now informed sources indicate the name of the new Mombasa container terminal operator will be announced in late September/early October.
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NewsBrighter bulk handling
Bulk handling technology is learning from past mistakes finds Stevie Knight
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NewsBrighter times ahead
Despite a short term slowdown, long terms prospects for Chilean ports look bright, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsUnder scrutiny
Unions are shining the spotlight on the inherent dangers of work on the wharves. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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Economic hurdles remain
COMMENT: Ports and terminals around the world are making major investments in upgrading facilities, building new ones and re-financing what they have. It seems as if there is a general belief that global trade will return to the growth paths seen before the Great Recession and that shipowners will pursue ...
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NewsMass migration
AJ Keyes looks at the impact of refugees on Mediterranean ports and the strategies being adopted
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In a bubble
COMMENT: China''s having a tough time of it. While its economic slowdown is old news - shipping markets have had over a year to adjust to falling demand from the Asian juggernaut – its ports are now under scrutiny, writes Carly Fields.
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NewsWho stole my container?
TT Club''s Laurence Jones explains why cybercrime is a rising threat to ports
