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LA sets out five-year plan
The Port of Los Angeles has adopted a five-year strategic plan through to 2017, focusing on three key areas: competitive operations, strong relationships and financial strength.
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ICTSI to acquire additional concessions
Enrique Razon, chairman and chief executive of ICTSI, has announced that the company is seeking to acquire additional port concessions this year, especially in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
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Head of APDL resigns in protest
The president of the Douro and Leixoes Port Authority (APDL), Matos Fernandes, has resigned his post, citing his "deep regret" in respect of "an absence of decision-making from other companies in the industry".
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NewsMSC denies terminal arm listing
MSC has denied any plans to spin off its container terminal division through the issuing of an IPO on the Singapore stock exchange, rebuffing industry rumours surrounding a potential listing,
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NewsShaking up the status quo down-under
Melbourne finally has its sights set on the prize with Port minister Denis Napthine giving the port''s long-awaited third container terminal the official go-ahead.
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NewsCOSCO keen on Croatian terminal investment
Chinese shipping group COSCO has revealed an interested in investing in the Croatian Port of Rijeka - utilising it as China’s link to mainland Europe - and supporting city infrastructure.
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NewsLNG bunkering in Europe
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is conducting a feasibility study for the Flemish Government relating to the provision of LNG bunkering facilities in three Belgian ports.
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Embracing social responsibility
While public-private partnerships may be the favoured new look for India, the long-hand of government control can still be felt in several areas.
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Thailand powers ahead with port plans
Thailand is moving on with developing its ports and supply chain as it positions itself as the hub of Upper ASEAN, a senior Thai official told Port Strategy.
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NewsCargotec straddles Malaysia
Cargotec has secured a deal to supply four of its Kalmar ESC340W straddle carriers to Malaysian port operator Northport (Malaysia) Bhd.
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Tauranga congestion easing
Ports of Auckland’s return to full operating capacity following the cessation of industrial action has seen a gradual easing of congestion at the Port of Tauranga.
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Northport’s future container role
Speculation Northport is about to fulfill a blossoming role handling spill-over container volumes from Auckland and Tauranga has been calmed by port company business development manager John Lee-Richards.
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Large ships trouble Australian ports
An Australian port economist says the pressures on ports are being significantly increased by the challenges of catering for larger ships.
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NewsIndustry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference
Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.
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NewsIndustry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference
Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.
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NewsMixed blessings - and a warning
Although there is no overall conflict between CO2 reductions and financial results as efficiency issues "become business critical", Leonardo Sonzio of Wärtsilä says that for some, regulations “will be a matter of life and death”.
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NewsMeasuring port environmental performance
As ports around the world embrace the commercial, reputational and environmental benefits that boosting green credentials can bring, the issue of measuring environmental performance is gaining momentum, writes Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive.
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Open arms greet private investors
Major ports have undertaken aggressive expansion plans to boost capacity such as dredging and development of new berths using the Public Private Partnership model.
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NewsPATCH ports target Seawork
Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) is representing the interests of the industry at the Seawork 2012 conference this year - with the aim of helping ports improve strategy on the important issues of management, financing and cooperation.
