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Liebherr adds to ABP base
Liebherr has delivered two rubber-tyred gantry cranes to Associated British Ports'' Grimsby and Immingham ports, bringing the total number of Liebherr RTGs now operating at the facility up to four.
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NewsAPM Terminals finding the formula for success
International port operating expert APM Terminals tells Ben Hackett you should have a plan and stick to it
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NewsRates fight dealt another blow
The fight against crippling backdated rates bill for UK port tenants may have hit a stumbling block - one put there by the nation''s House of Commons, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsHinterland project for Humber
Plans for what will be one of the biggest port related developments in the UK -- covering almost 1,500 acres on the South Bank of the Humber -- have been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council.
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NewsQueensland ports up for grabs in mass asset sell off
Queensland is to tackle a drop in its credit ratings by conducting a huge sale of infrastructural assets including the Port of Brisbane Corp and Abbot Point Coal Terminal. Other assets with the "for sale" sign include the state''s rail coal business.
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NewsMoin bids must hit high
A tender has been released for a new Greenfield container terminal at Costa Rican''s port of Moin, sister to the Caribbean port of Limon.
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Montreal favours Moffatt & Nichol
Consultant Moffatt & Nichol has won a contract to prepare a detailed development plan, complete preliminary engineering and develop contracting strategies for the construction of the new Hochelaga-Viau container terminal, and re-development of the Laurier-Tarte break-bulk terminal at the Port of Montreal.
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PORT STRATEGIST
If you live in the UK then you would have ''enjoyed'' a feast of controversy on the political scene of late as the expenses of Members of Parliament were unveiled for the first time in the media.
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Konecranes grabs unloader orders
Konecranes has been racking up the orders for its range of AGD Grab Unloaders many of which will be rail-mounted to maximise mobility and efficiency, according to Kimmo Nyman, director of Bulk Handling Cranes.
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Newsoptions on the move
New products offer added mobility and dust-free operation as their unique selling points. Mike King reports
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NewsPort of Cork promotes short-sea shipping
Captain Michael McCarthy, Commercial Manager of the Port of Cork highlights the advantages of short-sea shipping – and the benefits to the environment
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Liscont heads for Kalmar
Kalmar has won an order for three rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Liscont Operadores de Contentores, SA in Lisbon, Portugal. The equipment will be delivered during the first half of 2010.
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NewsGate feature Pt 1
OCR technology should be combined with human checkers for best effect, as Alex Hughes finds out
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Tech trials for hybrid tractors
Kalmar has been awarded a contract to supply three new hybrid terminal tractors for technology trials being carried out by the Port of Long Beach, CA, USA.
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NewsKeeping the skills
A key theme among ports is the desire to keep their skills and expertise wherever possible through the downturn, says John Bradshaw, business development manager at Rostima.
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Work smarter
It''s easy in this economic trough in which we find ourselves to be fooled into thinking that nips and tucks in your business structure will be enough to see you through the lean times. But if your "vision" is that narrow, you will be missing many tricks that could put ...
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NewsTracking performance in the tough times
Not so very long ago, tracking productivity was an essential tool in managing congested ports. So what is its relevance now, asks Felicity Landon
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NewsBottom up approach
One factor tells more than any other. "Preparation," Dave Herrod of ABP admits, "is always a problem." He adds: "Virtually all paint manufacturers specify that the steel should be shot blasted to a certain standard."
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NewsMobile pump out vessel for marinas
The only existing solutions for waste and bilge waters onboard are onshore pumping stations – a significant investment for marinas, which in turn creates traffic around the facilties and possible additional pollution through uncontrolled dumping and land-based mobile pumping systems which often have restricted access to marinas. In an effort ...
