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Straddle carriers for Chittagong
Chittagong Port Authority in Bangladesh has put out tenders for the supply of six straddle carriers, along with spare parts, accessories and related services - including installation, testing and training.
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NewsNo real change at DP World
It''s ''business as usual'' at port conglomerate DP World despite declining volumes on the back of the financial crisis, in contrast to the euphoric years of 2007 and 2008.
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NewsNew decree could stunt new Brazilian development
Antaq, the Brazilian authority overseeing ports, has put forward a proposal that would fundamentally change legislation governing how private terminals handle third-party traffic.
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NewsPort Strategy launches online LinkedIn discussion group
The aim of the group is to encourage real-time debate and inspired thinking on port and terminal operations and management. The group will also benefit from the latest opinion and news on key issues concerning investment, management and business development of ports and terminals, in both the developed and emerging ...
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6 Kalmar electric RTGs for Vietnam
Saigon Newport Company (SNP), Vietnam has awarded Cargotec a contract for a further six all-electric Kalmar E-One rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, destined for the 1st phase of its Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container deepwater port near Ho Chi Minh City.
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NewsPort of Los Angeles investing $42 million into World Cruise Centre
The Port of Los Angeles is investing more than $42 million in long-term improvements to its Inner Harbor World Cruise Center, according to a presentation given to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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Port of Kotka joins the EcoPorts network
The partnership is part of the new Ecoport concept of the port of Kotka. Kotka ecoport is a project launched by the port of Kotka as a part of the City of Kotka and its EkoKotka project. The goal of Kotka ecoport is to consider the environment in ...
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Manila opts for Vycon savings
Twelve Vycon energy capture devices are to be installed at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) on both existing and upcoming Noell rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).
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The slippery box throughput slope
Drewry Shipping Consultants'' newly released Top 10 container terminal operators ranking lists the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), not surprisingly, at the No 1 slot, becoming the first company to register an annual volume in excess of 50m teu.
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Strike shuts down BA for a week
At the end of August, port workers in Buenos Aires belonging to the SUPA trade union began an indefinite strike in rejection of a ruling by the Works Ministry that stevedores employed in the stuffing and destuffing of containers actually belonged to the Hoist trade union.
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NewsChennai Port - looking for space
Chennai refuses to be overshadowed by its neighbours, as Stevie Knight discovers
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Bangladesh Sonadia project gets the green light
With new port plans finally given an official nod, Bangladesh is looking to public/private finance for further developments.
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APM achieves new safety record at Apapa
APM Terminals'' Apapa terminal in Lagos has achieved a notable safety record: it went 200 days during which none of its 800 employees was injured, resulting in no lost working time. The company put this down to greater awareness amongst the workforce of safety procedures.
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NewsTransmission improvements from Hyster
Forklift manufacturer Hyster has developed a transmission that promises to help companies reduce costs and raise operational efficiency.
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Tuburão world's most efficient iron ore export port
The Naval Engineering Department of the University of Sã o Paulo has concluded that the CVRD-owned Tubarã o port in Vitó ria is the most efficient iron ore export facility in the world.
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Sri Lanka''s Colombo port is going for megahub status with $400m investment in breakwaters and infrastructure to form a deep water harbour as the existing facility is depth limited and becoming congested, says Don Wootton of Scott Wilson.
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Morocco plans second transhipment hub
Despite doubts hanging over the future of the Tanger Med II development in Morocco, the government is to go ahead with a second container transhipment port close to the city of Nador. The project, which is known as Nador West Med, aims to attract both dry bulk traffic and transhipment ...
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Share with your insurer
Insurers are telling their clients that they need a "pricing correction", in other words dearer rates, at the very time that businesses such as port operators are under huge financial pressure. So is it possible to reconcile these conflicting interests? Indeed it is, according to the major risk carriers.
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Port Bolívar to modernise
Port Bolí var Port Authority in Ecuador is looking to acquire a new port crane for Quay 5 as part of an expansion and upgrade programme, costed at $80m. The Port Development Project will involve building a further 240 metres of quay, where post-panamax capability would be incorporated.
