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    Security certification for APM

    2010-04-26T12:05:00Z

    APM Terminals has achieved AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification in Rotterdam.

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    Fos 4XL goes to HPH

    2010-04-26T12:05:00Z

    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

    2010-04-26T12:02:00Z

    Plans to further address the Port of Salalah’s carbon emissions have been unveiled.

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    Dubai World rescheduling debt

    2010-04-26T12:02:00Z

    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

    2010-04-26T12:01:00Z

    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

    2010-04-26T12:01:00Z

    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.

  • Port Strategy: Savannah has embraced port-centric logistics - considered crucial for setting all-encompassing KPIs. Credit: Georgia Ports Authority
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    Comparatively speaking

    2010-04-26T11:09:00Z

    KPIs are an investment that has to give a return, so setting them can be a ticklish business, explains Stevie Knight.

  • Immingham Oil Terminal: ABP may lose this particular hold on the Humber
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    ABP challenged on Humber

    2010-04-21T10:48:00Z

    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.

  • Cargo boats will have a north-south route through to Wuhan Photo: V Menkov
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    Another link in Chinese chain

    2010-04-21T10:47:00Z

    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.

  • The queues are falling at Australia’s coal terminals, but buyers may still look elsewhere
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    Coal dust settles, but the point’s been made

    2010-04-21T10:47:00Z

    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.

  • Being able to solve the logistics puzzle is a powerful marketing tool for ports
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    Keep a weather eye on the broader picture

    2010-04-21T10:00:00Z

    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".

  • Port Strategy: "When the decision comes out, there may be a reaction [in terms of investment strategies], although the significance of the case should not be overstated," Matthew Bull, Freehills Solicitors
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    Access dispute threatens port and rail investment

    2010-04-20T10:00:00Z

    The lengthy legal battle between Australia’s commodity majors over third party access to infrastructure continues to rumble on.

  • Port Strategy: Port Hedland's massive 18m tonnes per annum capacity multi-user Utah Point Berth Project will bolster west coast capacity
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    Capacity crunch

    2010-04-19T10:00:00Z

    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

    2010-04-17T10:00:00Z

    There are a number if steps port can take to protect themselves against the increased risks that exist under the new EU regime.

  • Concession concerns, such as those that plagued the Pireaus process, could be a thing of the past
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    Tender trials

    2010-04-16T10:00:00Z

    Anthony Woolich examines how a new EU directive could lay bare port tender processes

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    The worth of adding value

    2010-04-15T10:00:00Z

    Investors are looking for that “added value” ingredient in a port project, according to consultant Nigel Nixon.

  • Ngqura's completion date has been put back
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    Ngqura development drastically delayed

    2010-04-14T16:52:00Z

    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.

  • Richard Mitchell: "more uncertainty and slower growth in mature markets compared to emerging markets”
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    APM sees global port projects 'back on track' by 2015

    2010-04-14T15:47:00Z

    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.

  • Rizhao may well be affected by the Chinese boycott. Photo: Smainali3
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    Chinese ore boycott to hit nation's ports

    2010-04-14T15:45:00Z

    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.

  • Port Strategy: Peru has been accused on all talk, no action on its Callao development. Credit: Google
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    Indecision hinders Peru's Callao North quay development

    2010-04-14T15:45:00Z

    Callao Port Authority says it wants to speed up the process of developing its North Quay project.