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NewsAim for evolution not revolution
Re-engineering the role of a terminal after the departure of its principal client is no easy job. All the more so, when the terminal competed in a niche context in the competitive arena of Mediterranean container transhipment operations.
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NewsWest Sacramento seeks business partners
The Port of West Sacramento has released a Request for Interest (RFI) to seek out potential business partners to lease or operate the port’s cargo facilities and to lease, purchase or develop port-owned real estate.
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NewsJamaica plans global logistics hub
The Government of Jamaica has revealed ambitious plans to turn the Caribbean island in to a global logistics hub – and high level talks have already begun with the aim of increasing volumes of sea cargo.
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NewsEverything in its place
Alex Hughes finds out why equipment tracking is not yet a ''must have'' port accessory
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NewsTransas delivers VTS expertise to Aqaba
Global marine IT expert, Transas Marine, has completed a stand alone AIS-based VTS installation at the Port of Aqaba under the auspices of the EU-funded SafeMed II Project .
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NewsPorts urge European leaders not to cut in Transport Infrastructure Budget
On 7 and 8 February 2013, European Heads of State and Government are coming together in another attempt to make a deal on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF), the overall European budget for 2014-2020 to be allocated to the different policies.
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NewsOngoing US labour talks create uncertainty
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), involved in the ongoing labour dispute between the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX), says that a tentative agreement has been reached, but negotiations are still ongoing.
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NewsKeeping control of the system
High-tech solutions will allow marine operation strategies that include people, processes and technology and deliver real added value in terms of efficiency, capability, service offering and safety for any group of ports, says Peel Ports Mersey''s Steve Gallimore.
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NewsCreating the conditions for change
The way cargo is handled, ships are constructed and ports are used has improved tremendously during the past years. This is what one could conclude from the Green Port Congress, which was held early October in Marseille, the former ancient Greek merchant port and one of the biggest port cities ...
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NewsOil pollution at Pointe Noire restricts vessel traffic
In the past few months, there have been severe pollution problems in the port of Pointe-Noire, in Congo, which means that vessels calling at the port continue to have their hulls contaminated.
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NewsHPH gets build extension for Bathside development
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) has received a five year build extension on the new container port development at Bathside Bay in the UK – meaning that instead of a deadline of 2016, it has up until 2021 to start work.
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NewsMaersk urges EU to better legislate reefer foam
Maersk Container Industry is calling for tougher enforcement of European legislation regarding insulation foam in reefer containers to help cut down on harmful carbon emissions damaging to the environment.
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NewsICTSI wins Honduras bid
Philippines based operator, International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has won a bid to design, build and operate a new general container terminal at Puerto Cortes in Honduras.
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NewsNerve centre
Increasingly high-tech nerve centres are changing the nature of port control. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsMore strike troubles in Greece
Following the last spate of austerity strikes affecting European ports in November last year – strikes are once again threatening troubles at Greek ports, according to Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the global maritime services provider.
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NewsMPs urged to back alternatives to Severn barrage
UK MP’s on the Energy and Climate Change Committee, who are investigating a large scale barrage to harness the energy potential of the Bristol Channel, have heard that an alternative approach would be better for the environment and for industry.
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NewsTunnel vision for another year
We’ve welcomed in a new year, but as an industry we are facing the same set of problems; even a seasoned optimist like me is struggling to see any positives any time soon.
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NewsFinding a suitable match
Whether a good or bad thing, some ports are more prone to funds’ attentions than others.
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NewsCalling the shots
The devil is in the detail when it comes to accepting private equity funding, finds Stevie Knight
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NewsIMO sustainable development
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has launched this year’s World Maritime Day theme, ‘Sustainable development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20’, calling on Governments and the shipping industry to join together and provide a positive contribution towards formulating sustainable maritime development goals.
