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Napier call added
A northbound Napier port call has been added to the weekly US Lines-ANL service to the United States West Coast. Port of Napier commercial manager Chris Bain said the call opens the United States West Coast market to local fish, meat, wine and timber product exporters in particular.
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NewsProject Melbourne
After many years of planning – and a long approval process – work has now begun on the deepening of the entrance channel to the port of Melbourne.
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NewsPort Profile
China's Pearl River Delta has effortlessly lifted the crown for the most densely port-populated region in the world, as Wing Kah-goh reports
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NewsXiaman chases Kaohsiung's tail
China''s southeast city of Xiamen is fast looking to surpass Kaohsiung across the Taiwan Strait, with operating major HPH already well established and new entrant APM Terminals opening a $380m terminal there last year.
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Take note of overlooked Chongqing
Chongqing at the upper most reaches of the navigable part of the Yangtze is also leading the box rush down the river.
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NewsKalmar unveils new auto selfloader
To meet projected demand, Kalmar has launched Autoshuttle, an automated self-loading vehicle able to pick, place and transport containers between ship-to-shore (STS) and yard stacking cranes.
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ARL simplifies inventory management
Rotterdam-based ARL Consulting has released an online IT platform for equipment inventory management.
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NewsHanjin inks Algeciras deal
The South Korean shipping line Hanjin has been allocated the concession to operate a new transhipment container terminal on Isla Verde quay at the port of Algeciras.
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Olympic win for Transas
Transas Marine UK Limited has won the contract to upgrade Portland Harbour Authority''s Navi-Harbour vessel tracking system in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games. The overhaul of the UK port''s equipment will include a full software upgrade together with the addition of CCTV and VHF radio equipment.
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Governing 21st Century Ports
The theme of the 2008 ESPO Conference is “Governing 21st Century Ports”. The event will gather know-how from European and international port and academic experts on the strategies and tools port managers have at their disposal to respond to these challenges.
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NewsServicing future needs
Larger ships and increasing productivity mean that proper maintenance of terminal equipment is more important than ever, reports Patrik Wheater
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NewsLiebherr wins Ngqura contract
Crane manufacturer Liebherr has confirmed a contract to add six megamax container cranes to handling capability at the Port of Ngqura.
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Long working hours for little return
Data collected by the Institute suggests that managers in the transport & logistics sector are putting in too many hours, for too few returns. In detail, the 'Quality of Working Life' study found that 94% of managers in the transport and logistics sector regularly work over their contracted hours; the ...
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Sydney’s green guidelines – one year on
In 2006, Sydney Ports Corporation introduced a set of development guidelines for their port tenants. Now, one year on, the path towards sustainable developments has clearly begun with some wide ranging environmental initiatives and increased efficiency at many sites.
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NewsEnvironmental dredging – the complete picture
A revised and updated edition of “Environmental Aspects of Dredging” has recently been published. This book reviews the impact of planned dredging on our environment, while also explaining how projects can be monitored and, when possible, dredged material can be re-used.
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NewsNo parking spaces at Barcelona
The partial collapse of the new Prat quay at the port of Barcelona in January 2006 has limited the amount of space now available for new vehicles traffic.
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Bio-fuel centre
The Port of Rotterdam has set itself the target of becoming the European centre for the production of bio-diesel and bio-ethanol fuels.
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EU bankrolls Gijon overrun
Gijon Port Authority has approved a modified expansion plan and has agreed to ask the European Union for ¢ 135m ($195.9m) to part finance cost overruns, which are forecast to reach ¢ 216m ($313.4m).
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New concession agreement for Indian ports
The Indian government has approved a new model concession agreement governing private participation in ports.
