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NewsIndian infrastructure talks take in concerns
Discussions on infrastructure were the focus of a meeting between APMT and the Indian government officials as this issue in particular continues to be an area of concern for shippers and port operators alike.
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NewsCape Town manages a quick mop up
Restructuring has assisted in post-industrial action recovery at South Africa''s ports, according to operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).
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NewsCall for more discussion on trust port plans
Despite the Port of Dover taking advantage of the UK government''s ‘austerity speeches’ by saying that its plans to opt out of trust status were in line with the government strategy, there has now been a ministerial call for more discussion.
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Cork’s new terminal location
The port of Cork has identified an area adjacent to the existing ferry terminal at Ringaskiddy for development as a container terminal. Dry bulk operations will also move here.
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NewsOpening the box
Dynamar has chosen an interesting time for the release of a new report entitled, Container Throughput & Terminal Capacity in Europe.
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NewsFuel of the future
We can''t stay wedded to oil for ever, so what''s the alternative for ports of the future, asks Stuart Pearcey
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Moving on the empties
A new empty container handler (ECH) from manufacturer Kalmar has been designed to help operations suffering from empty box congestion.
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Under-keel clearance systems for Australian port
Rio Tinto''s Western Australian Cape Lambert Port will be installing a new Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) management system from OMC International. The agreement includes an extension of the existing DUKC contract for Rio Tinto shipping operations at the port of Dampier.
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NewsA quiet revolution
The arrival of private players looks set to transform Callao''s fortunes, as Alex Hughes finds out
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Investment earmarked for Russian ports
Russia is to spend $3.29bn this year on developing its ports network, compared with $3.35bn in 2009.
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New berths at Busan
Busan New Port recently inaugurated 11 new berths divided between three new container terminals operated by Pusan New Port Company, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai. When the full development is completed in 2015, the port will have 30 berths.
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Brazilian ports desperate for investment
Senator Roberto Cavalcanti has publicly stated that private investment from both home and abroad is needed to reduce the existing port infrastructure bottleneck in Brazil, especially since 80% of Brazilian exports depends on its maritime ports.
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Too many agencies in Nigerian ports
Nigeria''s Ministry of Transport has investigated claims put forward by the Joint Action Committee of Freight Forwarders that national ports are imposing illegal charges and found them to be true.
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Rio ready for five new terminals
The state of Rio de Janeiro will have five new terminals in the short to medium term. Açú, which is being built by LLX in the north of the State, is already half completed.
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Second port for Kenya mooted
A strong case is being made in Kenya for construction of a second port in Lamu given current high levels of congestion at Mombasa.
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NewsIt's not 'business as usual' quite yet
Drewry’s latest Container Forecaster paints a far more positive picture for the industry in 2010, but there are still some areas of concern that could spoil the party quite quickly.
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NewsFears of knock-on congestion from Dalian closure
China''s Dalian port has reopened to traffic following a oil pipeline explosion earlier this week, but operations at Dalian Port Group crude oil terminal remain suspended pending a full investigation into the cause of the incident.
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NewsMontreal lockout disrupts Canadian shipments
Negotiations to end a four-day lockout at Canada’s Port of Montreal start today, under the supervision of government-appointed mediators.
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NewsLessons from the US
The vigour with which President Obama has been beating the drum about what BP should have done and should now do regarding the disastrous rig blow-out in the US Gulf is a sight to behold.
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"Next-generation” project for Otago
Port Otago has filed a resource consent application to deepen and widen its harbour channel, dispose of dredging spoil and extend wharves and berths. Expected to cost NZ$100m (US$70.7m), the project is aimed at preparing for the next-generation of containerships.
