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NewsA keen focus on Brazilian development
As one of the fastest growing economies, Brazil is doing its best to improve its ports and road infrastructure to cope with huge shipment volumes. Insurance carriers regionally and globally meanwhile have to pick up the pieces when breakdowns, theft and port congestion add to shipping and cargo costs.
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NewsGlobal Ports looking to greenfields
Global Ports Group Investments Plc - a container and oil terminal operator servicing Russia’s cargo flows - plans to expand its portfolio and operations by persuing greenfield projects.
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NewsUK shipping – a serious issue
UK Shipping Minister, Mike Penning MP, met with the All-Party Parliamentary Maritime and Ports Group this week, to give the industry an update in terms of the government’s maritime strategy going forward.
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NewsPrediction pitfalls
It has become much more difficult to make a forecast at the macro level, and as a result people are now finding it hard to get a handle on what the future holds, says Neil Davidson of Drewry.
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NewsA better perspective
Using port data to visually map the environment can be a cost effective way to manage operations, as Stevie Knight reports
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Dutch propose floating ports
Dutch architect Dutch Docklands have put forward a project to build floating ports and floating roads on platforms that would be anchored in the sea.
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NewsUK ports – a serious issue
UK Shipping Minister, Mike Penning MP, met with the All-Party Parliamentary Maritime and Ports Group this week, to give the industry an update in terms of the Government’s port strategy moving forward.
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Chinese investors mull Sri Lankan port city
An investment group based in Beijing, China has proposed the development of an international port city, similar in scope to Singapore, to be built around the Sri Lankan port city of Hambantota.
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Port strike ends in Panama
Stevedores employed by the Panama Ports Company at the Panamanian ports of Balboa and Cristobal agreed to call off a three day strike and commence negotiations with their employer, following arbitration from the government.
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Panitao terminal needs competition clearance
Empormontt''s plans to build a multi-purpose terminal at Panitao in southern Chile will have to be agreed by the competition authorities, it has been revealed.
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Antaq looks at new projects
Brazil''s Antaq has received requests from private operators to build ports worth approximately $11bn.
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Box operators ignore India rate hike directive
Directives issued by India''s Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) to the country''s three leading container terminals to cut rates to shipping lines have been ignored.
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NewsCaribbean ill equipped for oil spills
The Caribbean lacks the resources to tackle a major oil spill – according to delegates attending a recent convention in Jamaica to help tackle the issue.
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NewsPort partners sought for wave energy system
This quarter sees Eco Wave Power’s medium scale model start electrical generation and the company is now seeking places to install the full scale technology - which brings more benefits than just green electricity.
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NewsShahama shifts focus to leisure
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has announced that Shahama Port is set for an upgrade – and Halcrow, US based design build consultancy, will be tasked with the job.
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Ecuador to appoint port regulator
The Association of Private Port Terminals in Ecuador (Asotep) is supporting government policy to introduce a new port regulator, believing it will strengthen the operations of all those involved in the sector as well as making life easier.
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Maersk to invest in Port Said channel
According to Egypt''s Ministry of Transport, AP Moeller-Maersk has indicated an interest in contributing towards the $83m project to build a navigation side channel at the Suez Canal Container Terminal at Port Said.
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NewsMinimal impact from electric trends
One of the growing trends these days for port operators is to use electrification systems for port equipment, with more operators looking to electrical mains power as opposed to diesel.
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NewsGreen terminal lease inked at POLB
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have signed a $4.6bn 40 year lease agrement for the new green Middle Harbor container terminal.
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NewsWorld Ocean Council Summit 2012
The World Ocean Council (WOC), the international business alliance for corporate ocean responsibility, has announced its second Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) will take place from 3-5 December in Washington DC.
