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Security certification for APM
APM Terminals has achieved AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification in Rotterdam.
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Fos 4XL goes to HPH
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) is to develop Marseille’s future Fos 4XL container terminal. The terminal will be developed as a twin to HPH’s Rotterdam facilities, linked to its “sister terminal” by a comprehensive multimodal network.
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Salalah aims lower on CO2
Plans to further address the Port of Salalah’s carbon emissions have been unveiled.
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Dubai World rescheduling debt
A recent visit to Dubai by a UK trade minister resulted in him commenting that "some progress" has been made by Dubai World in renegotiating the terms of its debt. The company, which owns DP World, has around $22bn of debt on its books.
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PANYNJ launches refinancing bonds
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have launched a bid for the sale of around $117m in consolidated bonds to help refinance existing debt.
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Silver lining in Chilean quake
The almost complete destruction of the Chilean Port of Talcahuano during the recent earthquake may ironically help to boost Chile''s longer term ability to handle larger vessels.
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NewsComparatively speaking
KPIs are an investment that has to give a return, so setting them can be a ticklish business, explains Stevie Knight.
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NewsABP challenged on Humber
Two major terminal operators have challenged Associated British Ports’ dominant position on the Humber, where the company owns the ports of Hull, Goole, Immingham and Grimsby.
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NewsAnother link in Chinese chain
A new Chinese canal project should strengthen Wuhan’s role as a shipping hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, according to David Lammie of Yangtze Business Services.
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NewsCoal dust settles, but the point’s been made
Loading operations at Dalrymple Bay and Hay Point coal terminals have returned to closer to normal conditions after being hit by Cyclone Ului three weeks ago - although operations at Hay Point are still significantly restricted.
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Keep a weather eye on the broader picture
When I was a young commodity analyst, one of my mentors told me “if you torture the data long enough, it will say what you want it to".
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NewsAccess dispute threatens port and rail investment
The lengthy legal battle between Australia’s commodity majors over third party access to infrastructure continues to rumble on.
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NewsCapacity crunch
Australia’s west coast iron ore ports are suffering from the sort of congestion normally associated with the nation''s east coast coal ports, reports Michael King
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Taking steps to mitigate risks
There are a number if steps port can take to protect themselves against the increased risks that exist under the new EU regime.
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NewsTender trials
Anthony Woolich examines how a new EU directive could lay bare port tender processes
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The worth of adding value
Investors are looking for that “added value” ingredient in a port project, according to consultant Nigel Nixon.
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Ngqura development drastically delayed
The second phase development of Ngqura Port in South Africa will not now be completed for at least five years, despite Transnet Port Terminals having earlier suggested work could be finished within the next financial year.
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NewsAPM sees global port projects 'back on track' by 2015
The economic downturn has created port and terminal investment opportunities if you know where to look, APM Terminals’ chief commercial officer Richard Mitchell has advised.
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NewsChinese ore boycott to hit nation's ports
China’s boycott of Australian and Brazilian ore could hit both Qingdao and Rizhao ports in the short term, since these handle a large proportion of the iron ore imports that enter China.
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NewsIndecision hinders Peru's Callao North quay development
Callao Port Authority says it wants to speed up the process of developing its North Quay project.