Middle East – Page 16

  • The new TOS will improve throughput at Doha
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    Doha leaves paper behind

    2012-04-12T16:04:00Z

    A new state of the art terminal operating system (TOS) is in operation at Doha Port, Qatar – a strategic move into automation from a paper based operating system previously used to handle throughput at the terminal.

  • Mohammed Sharaf: efficiencies and capacity investments “are now reaching a mature phase” which will help profits
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    DP World rides the world’s markets

    2012-03-29T16:00:00Z

    After getting its cash flow and net debt back under control as a result of good performance and the selling of 75% of its Australian operations, DP World has “a solid platform” underfoot, but there remain challenges.

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    DP World splashes cash on loan repayment

    2012-03-29T15:31:00Z

    Cash-rich DP World is to repay a $3bn loan outstanding under its revolving credit facility due to mature in October 2012. The repayments will take place between 4 and 10 April 2012.

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    Controversy surrounds Israeli crane operators

    2012-03-14T10:56:00Z

    The Israeli port of Ashdod has confirmed that for every eight hour shift worked, two crane operators are employed to work each crane.

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    Iraqi tensions abate over new Kuwait port

    2012-03-14T10:56:00Z

    The recent tension between Iraq and Kuwait over the latter''s project to construct Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port close to the border with Iraq seems to have abated.

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    Saudis place port development contracts

    2012-03-14T10:56:00Z

    Saudi Ports Authority has placed contracts worth $133m to develop and maintain its ports.

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    DP World handles record 54.7m teu

    2012-02-23T14:47:00Z

    DP World reached record throughput volumes in 2011, handling over 54.7m teu at its terminals around the world.

  • Strife for Egypt’s only private port. Photo: DP World Sokhna
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    Sokhna strike strife for DP World

    2012-02-14T12:02:00Z

    Port workers at Egypt’s Sokhna’s Port began planned general strikes at the weekend, with the promise of strife for operator DP World.

  • Some are afraid the new Mubarak port will choke Iraq’s shipping lanes
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    Six accused over planned port attack

    2012-02-03T12:24:00Z

    A planned attack on the hotly disputed Mubarak Port in Kuwait is the latest incident in a long line of protests against the development, which, Baghdad claims, will strangle its shipping lanes.

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    Saudi Arabia woos Hormuz-reluctant shipping lines

    2012-02-03T12:22:00Z

    The government of Saudi Arabia is making available its domestic ports so any shipping lines currently preferring not to enter the Strait of Hormuz can offload cargo there.

  • DP World Aden appears to have fallen short of its obligations so far
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    Aden to renegotiate DP World concession?

    2012-01-12T16:54:00Z

    Port Strategy has learnt from an industry source that there is speculation that the Yemeni government may be set to renegotiate the concession agreement signed by DP World and Aden Port Authority.

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    GCC commits $15bn to ports

    2012-01-10T09:30:00Z

    Ports in the Middle East Gulf are set to spend $15bn over the next five years in boosting capacity.

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    GCC supports Kuwait’s Mubarak project

    2012-01-06T10:00:00Z

    The Gulf Cooperation Council has spoken out in support of Kuwait in its development of Mubarak port, which it is taking forward despite objections from neighbouring Iraq.

  • Gulftainer is confident it can better domestic volumes this year
    News

    Gulftainer undaunted by double dip threat

    2011-12-23T00:15:00Z

    Buoyed by a 10% increase in volumes at its Khorfakkan and Sharjah operations last year, Gulftainer is confident that this year will be just as successful.

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    Aqaba port workers strike

    2011-12-14T21:29:00Z

    On December 7, 3,200 workers of the Aqaba Port Corporation went on strike in protest against the Board of Directors who had failed to implement an agreement to improve working conditions.

  • The new terminal at Jebel Ali will increase capacity to 19 million TEU
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    DP World pumps up UAE capacity

    2011-12-07T15:38:00Z

    DP World has announced that it is to expand its flagship Jebel Ali port, creating an additional 4m teu. This will take total capacity to 19m teu by 2014.

  • ADPC takes its responsibility to the environment seriously
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    ADPC awarded for sustainability

    2011-11-28T14:16:00Z

    Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has gained recognition for protecting the environment in which it operates - by winning three environmental awards in the past week.

  • DP World UAE is trialling special LED lights to reduce electric consumption by 60%
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    Leading the charge

    2011-11-07T10:00:00Z

    DP World UAE is leading from the front on commitments to growth and green initiatives, as Carly Fields find out

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    Strabag to build Duqm port

    2011-11-02T12:42:00Z

    Strabag has been awarded a €150m ($212m) contract to build the new port of Duqm, in Oman. As part of the contract, it will supply major expressway links to the port.

  • The AAPA is fighting for a bright future for US ports
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    Are US ports ready for the future?

    2011-10-28T01:18:00Z

    In a testimony provided to the US House of Representatives, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has asked if US ports are ready for the future.