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WA restructures port bodies
Western Australia’s eight port authorities are to be restructured, with seven of the bodies consolidated into four regional port authorities from 2014.
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NewsStrike deadlock at Auckland
Ports of Auckland (POAL) is in the middle of its latest strike - the fourth month of union action over pay and working conditions.
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NewsBetter accessibility for Rotterdam
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment is expanding the Maasgeul to prevent waiting times for ships entering the Port of Rotterdam improving efficiency.
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NewsShipping company fits fuel switch
Norwegian ship owner Jo Tankers has achieved positive results in respect of meeting CARB and ECA requirements as a consequence of installing Jowa Technology''s Diesel Switch DS MKII.
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Kalibaru construction cost soars
The initial cost of building a new port at North Kalibaru in Indonesia has soared by 55% from $1.1bn to $1.9bn.
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Canadian cold ironing
The Canadian government is to go ahead with a new cold ironing initiative, following the successful completion of its C$3.8m Marine Shore Power programme in 2007-2012.
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NewsWhen to reject reality
Simulated port environments can do more than improve training, as Stevie Knight discovers
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NewsLargest scrubber system now on order
Alfa Laval has signed a contract with Dutch shipowning group Spliethoff to fit a multiple inlet PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning system onboard a ship operating mainly in the North European ECA.
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Don’t forget the supporting roles
As well as updating their port infrastructure, countries are also tackling supporting infrastructure, including roads and rail.
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Vallarpadam void of transhipment boxes
A year after it was inaugurated, Vallarpadam container terminal in the Indian port of Kochi handles virtually no transhipment traffic.
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MSC fires warning shot across Valencia's bows
MSC has calculated that the port of Valencia could potentially lose 70% of its current transhipment traffic unless it makes adjustments to operating costs.
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New Vilagarcía box terminal concession in the offing
Vilagarcía port authority is to offer out its existing container terminal as a concession.
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Cities cramp Australian ports’ style
The Australian ports industry has been warned that urban encroachment could soon force the country’s seven major city ports to surrender business to regional competitors.
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Asciano ‘dismantles’ ports division
Ports and rail operator Asciano Ltd is to dismantle its Patrick ports division.
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Varna closes because of cold
The recent cold spell in Europe forced the Bulgarian Black Sea port of Varna to close to sea traffic.
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NewsMelbourne defends unpopular licensing fee
The Port of Melbourne has defended itself against criticisms from wide-ranging sources of its Port Licensing Fee which is expected to be implemented later this year.
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NewsDon’t invest in Sihanoukville, investors told
Potential investors in Sihanoukville port, due to list on Cambodia’s bourse, have been warned off the idea by no less a figure than a former Cambodian Finance minister. Investors face risks because of weak financial and legal systems, Sam Rainsy said.
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NewsBromma ups the ante in spreader strategy
Global spreader specialist Bromma Conquip is upping the ante in spreader technology by focusing squarely on a holistic approach - tackling both efficient spreader production and operation at the same time.
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NewsBromma take a holistic approach to spreaders
Global spreader specialists Bromma are upping the anti in spreader technology by focusing squarely on a greener, more holistic approach.
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NewsThe commodities downpour
HFW''s Andrew Williams discusses the drivers behind port development and the need for investment in supporting infrastructure
