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NewsNY-NJ to stamp out redundant working practices
Officials managing terminals in the port of New York-New Jersey say they are doing everything they can to eliminate inefficient labour practices, although stress this can only be comprehensively achieved as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
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Le Havre issues final terminal tender
La Havre Port Authority has issued a call for proposals for companies wishing to manage a dry bulk facility known as the Multi-Bulk Terminal. The terminal has two berths, one of which can accommodate 170,000 dwt capesizes. Once this contract is awarded, the port will have completed the transfer of ...
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NewsSpain to merge smaller port authorities
The Spanish government is to merge some of its smaller port authorities to create a more competitive network.
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NewsAustralian port strategy promises overhaul
Australian Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has said his new National Ports Strategy is a blueprint for the future that will address the bottlenecks which have hampered competition and growth.
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NewsHutchison aims for top of the list
New year, new take on port listings. Or that’s what Hutchison Whampoa is banking on with its US$6bn initial public offering for its port assets in Hong Kong and southern China.
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NewsAt the pump
Current developments indicate that LNG will be soon coming on stream. However, bunkering of these vessels could become the key issue.
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NewsInterest in the market
A port study by Rotterdam concluded that an LNG facility could possibly be of interest to a group of around 100 ships that visit the port at least once every two weeks.
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NewsDust reduction for Pecem
The first of a new design of dust-reducing mobile hoppers has been installed at the port of Pecem, Brazil, where it will be dealing with traditionally dusty bulk like coal and cement.
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NewsVital priorities
The right port facilities in the right place can be key to ensuring that a country’s raw material exports are viable in the world market, says ports consultant Nigel Nixon.
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Three bid for Manuas
Lira group, APM Terminals and an Italian company have all bid to develop the New Port of Manaus in Brazil. The port will occupy a site formerly used by the Amazonas Steel Company (Siderama).
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Discounts on offer at Valencia
Shipping lines using the port of Valencia for international transhipment of containers in 2011 will be eligible for discounts on ship and handling fees, but only on the condition that they increase the volume handled in 2010. MSC will be the main beneficiary, being eligible for a 40% discount if ...
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Beypore tender issued
A tender has been issued for the development of Beypore port, close to Kozhikode. Once completed, it will be able to handle ships of 20,000 dwt. Facilities will consist of 200m of berthing line, construction of which is estimated to cost $4.4m. The existing 4m draft is to be dredged ...
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APMT eyes opportunities in Asia
APM Terminals has revealed that it is seeking either acquisition or joint venture opportunities in China, India and Vietnam.
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Liverpool’s straddle carrier solution
The Royal Seaforth Container Terminal at the Port of Liverpool, has invested in a real time location system for its fleet of 34 straddle carriers.
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Patrick works in the dark
Patrick’s AutoStrad Terminal at the Port of Brisbane in Australia has become the first container terminal in the world to operate its night shifts in relative darkness.
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Rotterdam welcomes Bremenports silt
Large quantities of sediment from the harbours in Bremerhaven will soon set off on a journey abroad, pushed by environmental concerns and difficulties finding disposal facilities.
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Brazilian ports struggled in 2010
Logistically, reports suggest that many Brazilian ports struggled to cope with traffic levels in 2010.
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“Aggressive goals” for emissions plan
Reaffirming their commitment to slash air pollution from the nation’s two busiest seaports, Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a new version of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).
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NewsAnother step for Aussie ore facility
The design and construction of the $50m iron ore facility at Port Pirie in South Australia has taken another step forward, although the final approvals are still being sought.
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Queensland tender released
Tenders are being reviewed by North Queensland Bulk Ports for the first phase of a proposed multi cargo facility to be sited west of the existing Abbot Point Coal Terminal.
