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    APM Terminals chases Itajaí concession extension

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    APM Terminals has changed tack in its attempt to persuade the Brazilian government to grant it a concession extension at its Port of Itajaí container terminal.

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    ‘Dramatic changes’ forecast in New Zealand

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    Fierce competition alongside an increasing prevalence of inland hub developments and supply chain alliances have been predicted in New Zealand’s port sector over the next two decades by Westpac industry economist David Norman.

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    Concerns on Darwin’s Chinese concession

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    While the decision to award Darwin Port’s operational rights to a Chinese company after a bidding process has been largely welcomed, there has been concern at seeing the finer details of the agreement.

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    Common NSW rate hike questioned

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    Plans by the Port Authority of NSW to increase port charges from January 1 have aroused concerns from customers. The authority will increase prices for all vessels in the ports of Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba, in general by 4.7%.

  • Burnie will be the site for the new DPW terminal
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    DP World in Tasmanian deal

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    DP World and Tasports have announced plans for a new container terminal for Burnie in northern Tasmania, dependent on the federal government easing coastal shipping restrictions which have prevented international vessels calling in Tasmania.

  • International port operators show interest in bidding for Corozal
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    Global operators vie for Corozal's hand

    2015-11-13T12:48:00Z

    The Panama Canal Authority has announced that 11 of the world’s largest port operators have expressed interest in the Port of Corozal.

  • Tougher: Prismalence puts its LED lights through rigorous testing
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    Not all LED port fittings created equal

    2015-11-13T12:20:00Z

    As LED lighting gains in popularity, one European manufacturer has warned that not all LED port fixtures are created equal.

  • Livorno will supply vessels with electricity
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    Livorno goes electric

    2015-11-13T11:16:00Z

    Livorno is to become the first port in Italy, and the second in Europe, to supply vessels with electricity from the shore with anti-pollution technology.

  • Port of Dublin wins ESPO Award 2015
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    ESPO award for Dublin

    2015-11-12T15:01:00Z

    The Port of Dublin has been awarded this year’s ESPO Award in recognition of its strategies to make schools and universities aware of the local port’s activities.

  • Sustainability goal: The order includes four Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors
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    Kalmar wins Melbourne equipment order

    2015-11-12T14:41:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received a large equipment order from Australia''s new automotive RoRo terminal, Melbourne International RoRo and Automotive Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT), due to open in April 2016.

  • Sustainability goal: The order includes four Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors
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    Kalmar wins Melbourne equipment order

    2015-11-12T14:19:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received a large equipment order from Australia''s new automotive RoRo terminal, Melbourne International RoRo and Automotive Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT), due to open in April 2016.

  • No vessel movements will take place during the strike period
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    Greece crippled by port strikes

    2015-11-12T11:35:00Z

    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has warned of the 24 hour general strike taking place in Greece which will cause disruption to all Greek ports and terminals.

  • APMT is planning an IPO of Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port
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    APMT sets stage for Bahrain IPO

    2015-11-12T10:39:00Z

    AMP Terminals (APMT) and YBA Kanoo Holdings are planning an initial public offering (IPO) of Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port in early 2016.

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    New green cranes for Luka Koper

    2015-11-11T11:24:00Z

    Luka Koper will acquire 11 new higher capacity cranes for container handling, including seven new electric rubber tyred gantry cranes (E-RTG).

  • Strategic move: DP World has acquired the remaining 49% stake in DP World Southampton
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    DP World buys remaining Southampton terminal stake

    2015-11-10T18:54:00Z

    DP World has acquired the remaining 49% stake in DP World Southampton from Associated British Ports (ABP) which has made the operator the sole owner of the business.

  • The ten new ARMGs are in addition to the 42 ARMGs and TOS already supplied to the port
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    Konecranes ARMG delivery

    2015-11-10T14:40:00Z

    Konecranes will deliver ten more Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (ARMGs) to Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi with deliveries taking place at the beginning of 2017.

  • Port of Long Beach has surpassed all air pollution reduction milestones
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    Long Beach air pollution reduction

    2015-11-10T12:55:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach has announced that it has surpassed all air pollution reduction milestones set for 2014.

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    PSA launches KCT joint venture

    2015-11-09T14:39:00Z

    The Kakinada Container Terminal (KCT) joint venture was launched on 5 November at the Trade Meet in Vishakhapatnam, India.

  • Greening the environment through tree planting was the initiative’s most popular activity
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    Green initiative ends on a high note

    2015-11-09T11:36:00Z

    Thousands of port employees around the world have taken in a joint environmental initiative launched by five of the world’s largest port operators in conjunction with the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PRA).

  • Greening the environment through tree planting was the initiative’s most popular activity
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    Green initiative ends on a high note

    2015-11-09T11:30:00Z

    Thousands of port employees around the world have taken part in a joint environmental initiative launched by five of the world’s largest port operators in conjunction with the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PRA).