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    Devil in the detail

    2010-05-21T10:00:00Z

    ACTI Engineering first demonstrated the technology used in AMECS to reduce emissions from railroad locomotives and has since developed a version of the technology suitable for use with ships in port, whether based on a barge or ashore, on the quayside.

  • Port Strategy: AMECS has been successfully tested on a number of vessels at Port of Long Beach
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    Another way

    2010-05-20T10:00:00Z

    David Foxwell investigates a cost effective alternative to shore-based power systems designed to reduce emissions

  • Did the battle on the port’s bills tip the UK coalition government scales?
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    UK port business rates campaign close to victory

    2010-05-19T17:20:00Z

    Port companies around England and Wales seem close to victory in their battle against millions of pounds of backdated business rates, after the new coalition government pledged to cancel the retrospective demands.

  • CES is marketing its approach to design, procurement and installation of STS cranes, RTG cranes and other heavy terminal equipment
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    APM’s engineering consultancy opens its doors

    2010-05-19T17:19:00Z

    APM Terminals Crane & Engineering Services (CES) is spreading its wings, and offering its consulting services to other ports and container terminal operators as a way to save time – and capital.

  • Argentina's ports may gain from growing soybean demand. Photo:IAState.Edu
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    Welcome boost for Argentine ports

    2010-05-19T17:19:00Z

    Things are looking up for Argentina’s ports since a number of factors, from politics to rainfall, might make for a short-term boom.

  • Port Strategy: Cargotec is offering customers flexible rental options to meet shorter term handling solutions
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    Cargotec sees increased demand for pre-owned cranes

    2010-05-19T10:00:00Z

    With shorter-term business contracts of around six months now the norm, ports, terminals and distribution operators are now looking for greater flexibility in rental agreements with equipment suppliers, according to Cargotec.

  • Port Strategy: A refurbished unit can be up to half the cost of a brand new machine
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    One careful owner

    2010-05-18T10:00:00Z

    The secondhand crane market is still languishing, depressed by a flood of units. Alex Hughes reports

  • It’s time to point out the importance of infrastructure to those who can influence its funding
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    Kickstart a port funding campaign

    2010-05-17T10:00:00Z

    Here''s a call lto arms: everybody across the port industry should send media clips to the US'' 534 Senators and Congressmen.

  • Port Strategy: A soft loan from China could dramatically improve Phnom Penh's future
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    Cambodian rebirth

    2010-05-17T10:00:00Z

    The historic capital city port of Phnom Penh is being reborn after years of neglect, reports Michael King

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    Trade liberalisation to boost region's port business

    2010-05-14T10:00:00Z

    The 10 member countries of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have been taking rapid steps to build up trade between members and with other parts of Asia.

  • Port Strategy: ICTSI is investing at its flagship operation at Manila International Container Terminal in the Philippines
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    On the rebound

    2010-05-13T10:00:00Z

    A comparatively quick recovery in South East Asia’s leading container ports has put shelved investment plans back on track. Michael King reports

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    Politicians battle to keep Liscont

    2010-05-12T16:21:00Z

    Two political parties in Portugal are collaborating in an attempt to avoid Liscont container terminal from having its concession contract revoked.

  • Port Strategy: The outcome of the terminal 6 privatisation vote is eagerly awaited
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    Portland ICTSI partnership to put US privatisations back on the table

    2010-05-12T14:57:00Z

    Commissioners at the Port of Portland (Oregon) have voted in favour of a deal that marks a possible revival of port privatisations in the US.

  • Port Strategy: Cape Town is said to be suffering most from the strikes
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    Strikes paralyse South African ports

    2010-05-12T14:57:00Z

    A strike that has crippled South Africa’s port and rail operations this month is still unsettled, with transport unions still at loggerheads about the wage deal on the table.

  • Port Strategy: WWL's vision for terminals of the future takes shape
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    WWL showcases zero emissions terminal concept

    2010-05-12T14:55:00Z

    Independent shipping and logistics specialist, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has unveiled its vision of a zero emissions marine terminal.

  • Port Strategy: The identities of the managers of Gothenburg's three new terminals is still under wraps
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    Gothenburg operators start up, but who are they?

    2010-05-12T10:00:00Z

    The implementation of the Port of Gothenburg’s new structure has reached a significant milestone with the beginning of operations for a number of newly formed terminal operators within the port.

  • Port Strategy: Shippers and lines are still at loggerheads. Credit: DeWow
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    Trust and credibility still at stake

    2010-05-12T10:00:00Z

    One of the key issues to emerge at the 12th Global Liner Shipping conference in London was the continuing mistrust between shippers and carriers.

  • Port Strategy: South Africa's ports stand alone in Sub-Saharan Africa with an efficient interfacing road and rail infrastructure
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    Africa explored

    2010-05-12T10:00:00Z

    Under the control of the World Bank, a major study has recently been conducted into the African ports industry studying both sub-Saharan African and North African ports.

  • Port Strategy: Scandinavian ports are investing in shore-side power solutions for ships
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    The Baltic challenge

    2010-05-11T10:13:00Z

    Ports should curb their excitement at a slight upswing in fortunes for Baltic ports, Patrik Wheater advises

  • Port Strategy: Scandinavian ports are investing in shore-side power solutions for ships
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    The Baltic challenge

    2010-05-11T10:00:00Z

    Ports should curb their excitement at a slight upswing in fortunes for Baltic ports, Patrik Wheater advises