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Buenos Aires losing transit cargo to Montevideo
Resolution 3433, which was adopted by Argentina''s Federal Administration of Public Revenue in March, has resulted in a hike in costs at the country’s ports.
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The true meaning of productivity
While poor productivity in ports often reflects a wide range of problems, it''s important to compare like for like to get a true picture of the comparative levels of productivity, warns TCB commercial manager Alejandro López.
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NewsGeorgia looks after its trees
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its historic oak trees at its Garden City Terminal – some are estimated to be more than 360 years old.
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BNCT expansion strategy
The latest large ship call at BNCT terminal in Busan’s New Port demonstrates the future abilities of South Korea’s container logistics industry, the operator says.
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NewsFunding to improve Canadian air quality
Canada’s Harper government is launching a second round of funding under the CAN$27.2m Shore Power Technology for Port Programme in a bid to improve air quality in and around the country’s ports.
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NewsHK strikes continue
Hutchinson Whampoa Limited (HWL) has strongly condemned the Kwai Tsing container terminal strikers for "jeopardising the reputation of Hong Kong tourism" after they "harassed" customers at the Harbour Grand Hong Kong hotel.
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NewsThe complete package
Productivity isn''t just about fast handling; it''s about the bigger port and infrastructure picture, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsClassNK 2013 edition of class rules
Japan’s ClassNK has released the 2013 edition of the ‘Rules for Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships’.
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NewsNew Liebherr crane simulators
Liebherr Maritime Cranes has launched its Liebherr Simulations (LiSIM), a new range of maritime crane simulators, developed for crane operator training to increase port safety and productivity.
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NewsCourt injunction for HK strikers
Turbo Top Limited, a subsidiary of Hutchinson Whampoa Limited, has applied to the Hong Kong High Court for an injunction against the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) to prevent obstruction of Cheung Kong centre and its surrounding areas.
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NewsBid war for new Melbourne car terminal
The Port of Melbourne has announced that Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), Wallenius Wilhelmson Logistics (WWL) and Australian Amalgamated Terminals (AAT) have all been shortlisted as bidders to operate the new car terminal at Webb Dock.
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NewsRotterdam bunker collaboration
The bunker sector has taken a further step to help ensure that quality and quantity of bunkering supplied in the Port of Rotterdam can be better guaranteed by entering into a new collaboration.
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NewsDP World performance dip
DP World has reported a 7% decline in gross container volume in the first quarter of 2013 compared with the same period last year, owing to lower volumes in the Asia Pacific, Indian Subcontinent, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.
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NewsSeattle awards Princess Cruises
The Port of Seattle has awarded global cruise company, Princess Cruises, with a Gold Level Green Gateway award for the line’s environmental stewardship.
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NewsModernisation at Houston
The Port of Houston is making an investment in its growth for the future – it says that by continued investment in infrastructure it will better serve its customers.
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NewsAddressing EU inconsistencies
HFW''s Anthony Woolich and Eliza Petritsi anticipate the arrival of Europe''s revised port policy legislation
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News‘Cosco Pride' named most sustainable
According to the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), Cosco Container Lines’ container ship, ‘Cosco Pride’, was the most sustainable vessel to call at the Port of Rotterdam in 2012.
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NewsAntwerp joins EFIP
Members of the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) officially endorsed the Port of Antwerp as a new member at its latest meeting in Vlissingen in The Netherlands.
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NewsAPMT prepares for high growth markets
APM Terminals is preparing to invest in high growth emerging markets such as Africa, Latin America and South and Southeast Asia, as industry projections reveal that capacity and congestion issues will boost container volumes.
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NewsLook out for tariff landmines
Which way to jump – discount or no discount on port tariffs? The question is not as straightforward as it might seem.
