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Mersey Ports consultation launched
Peel Ports Mersey has outlined a 20-year master plan for growth and future development, and has just begun a 13- week public consultation, closing on Monday 5 September.
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Worldwide go-lives for Navis
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in South Africa has implemented the Navis SPARCS N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at its seventh terminal.
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New technology with local input
Sydney Ports Corporation in Australia and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Philippines are both implementing the SensorSmart Platform and related applications.
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Pilbara's early expansion
Rio Tinto is accelerating its iron ore expansion programme in the Pilbara region of Western Australia with US$676m of funding for early works and procurement.
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APS aids Chesapeake Seagirt automation
Ports America is looking at a phased-in automation project for Chesapeake Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore, MD.
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Bromma expands in China
Stockholm-based Bromma, has won an order for a total of sixteen crane spreaders for delivery to the Port of Huanghuagang at Hebei in Northeast China. The contract includes an order for six STS45 separating twin-lift spreaders and an order for ten YSX40 yard spreaders. China, where Bromma already has more ...
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Luka Koper goes for full software suite
The port of Luka Koper, Slovenia, is implementing Tideworks’ entire suite of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, replacing the previous system which had been in place for a number of years.
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NewsNot all fast forward for China, despite ambitions
While the Chinese government outlined ambitious port developments under their 12th five-year plan, there are major challenges according to Ander Chow of consulting firm ARUP.
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NewsEurope gains Single Window viewpoint
Six leading Port Community Systems (PCS) have created an association aiming to advise and influence the EC in its moves to harmonise and simplify trade through the Single Window concept.
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Final personnel transfers from Marseilles Fos
The Marseilles Fos port authority has completed the transfer of 410 personnel and various equipment to privatised terminals as required under national port reforms.
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NewsPorts believe in investment
Almost half (47%) of port owners, contractors and consultants believe that investment in new port-side infrastructure will directly contribute to creating new business – even if they can’t establish a direct link.
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NewsBromma maps productivity drop-offs
Bromma is introducing a new suite of terminal productivity tools that help identify spreader “risk areas” and weak links to performance.
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Large Liebherr order for Kuwait
Liebherr Container Cranes has secured a large order for the supply of seven ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes and 20 rubber-tyred gantry units (RTGs) for the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait.
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Savannah to gain connections
A highway to improve truck access to and from the Port of Savannah estimated at $140m, has been endorsed by Governor Nathan Deal.
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Liebherr continues Yemen relationship
Liebherr Container Cranes recently secured an order for the supply of two ship-to-shore units to DP World Aden, Yemen. This is the second recent order for Yemen: two cranes have just been delivered to the Port of Hodeidah.
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Kalmar forklifts promise cleaner engines
A new range of Kalmar ''F''-series heavy forklift trucks has been launched. The DCF180-250 range has four models with lift capacities spanning from 18 to 25 tonnes. The range promises cleaner engines with better fuel efficiency, an ergonomic cabin and a state-of-the-art diagnostic system.
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Clarksville expansion
Winn Marine LLC has announced plans for a major expansion of its Clarksville port operations, positioning Montgomery County to become the largest commercial water port on the Cumberland River.
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Georgia completes wetlands monitoring
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) recently completed annual wetlands monitoring at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal and a threatened and endangered species survey and ecological habitat assessment at the Port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island Terminal.
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NewsStacker reaches further into the green
Hyster says its new range of low emission reachstackers can, in certain intensive operations, deliver fuel savings of up to 23%.
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Yangtze gets deeper approach
The dredging work on the approach channel of Shanghai’s Waigaoqiao terminal has recently been completed, increasing the water level to 12.5 metres, according to China Transport News.
