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NewsOther options for paying the bill
For the past eight years, Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has funded equipment purchases either by issuing bonds or as part of an instalment purchase programme, writes Alex Hughes.
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NewsRapid turnaround in cable replacement
Alex Hughes reports on the development of an ultra-rapid cable replacement system at Algeciras.
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NewsLife extension for PSA Mersin gantries
Over the past few years, Portunus Port Spares & Services has built a good reputation and gained experience in refurbishing and modernising cranes.
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NewsPressure on to revive expansion plans
With economic prospects now brighter, the latest Drewry report notes that a revival of expansion plans in some areas may be too slow to avoid congestion.
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NewsChristchurch open but assessing quake damage
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) says its priority is “keeping the port operational so that the essential food, fuel and other supplies needed by Christchurch can get through” despite suffering earthquake damage.
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NewsEyeing the anomalies of port law
A new academic organisation has been launched with an inaugural lecture entitled, “The scope of the law ends where the port area begins - the anomalies of port law”, delivered by Professor Eric Van Hooydonk.
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NewsEconomic upswing lifts STS crane sector
The slight upswing in the global economy is prompting terminal operators to invest again in new equipment. Patrik Wheater reports.
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NewsHigh society
The new UK government’s championing of “Big Society” has inspired at least one national port community to think local.
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Continuing expansion in Baltic
DB Schenker Rail Polska continues to invest in expanding its facilities at Szczecin and Swinoujscie Baltic Sea ports in order to increase its transhipment capacity.
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BSC Kalmar order
The Baltic Stevedoring Company (BSC) has ordered six Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and 10 Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors.
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Manatee’s second Gottwald crane
Port Manatee has gained a second Gottwald crane as it prepares for increased traffic from the Panama Canal. The new G HMK 6407 crane is technically very similar to the first, delivered in 2007, with the added benefits of high hoisting speeds and an efficient, environmentally-compatible diesel-electric drive system.
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Indian coal gets barge lift
Gottwald has received an order for a barge-mounted mobile harbour crane from the India based Archean Group. The new G HPK 8200 B, which is scheduled to be delivered in August 2010 and expected to start commercial operation before the end of the year, will be used for open-sea transhipment ...
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Hyundai to build Kuwaiti port
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company of South Korea, in a joint venture with local company the Kharafi Group, has been awarded a $1.1bn contract by Kuwait to build a new port near the border with Iraq. This will open in 2015 with four berths.
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Global given new terminal area
New York & New Jersey Port Authority has acquired a 98-acre area occupied by Global Terminal, adjacent to the Northeast Auto Terminal. Global will now be offered a 37-year concession contract, allowing it to continue handling containers at the former vehicles terminal, which occupies an area of 170 acres.
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Vancouver air awards
A user-friendly incentive for shipping lines that reduce emissions has been launched by Port Metro Vancouver.
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NewsPursuing iron ore export opportunities
With buyers looking to diversify their purchases of iron ore to avoid reliance on Brazil and Australia, and India enjoying a shipping cost advantage into China, iron ore port developments have been moving apace.
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Vancouver air awards
A user-friendly incentive for shipping lines that reduce emissions has been launched by Port Metro Vancouver.
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Maputo extends agreement
Maputo Port Development Company in Mozambique has had its concession agreement extended for an additional fifteen years, taking the contract to 2033.
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Solutions suffering from ports’ power play
Port owners and shipping companies are flexing their muscles when it comes to supply chain negotiations, according to an independent market survey of nearly 200 industry port owners, consultants and contractors.
