Middle East – Page 30

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    DPA to up capacity to 55m TEU by 2030?

    2005-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Dubai Port Authority (DPA) will have the capability of handling 55m TEUs by 2030.

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    GAZA

    2005-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Israel''s security and Policy unit has approved construction of a port in the Palestinian-controlled Gaza Strip, although Israel will retain control of territorial waters offshore.

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    MINA ZAYED

    2005-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Much of this will come from the opening of the initial phase of the new Jebel Ali Terminal 2 which will add 5m TEU capacity in July 2007. This will be a deep draught facility with gantry cranes capable of handling fifth and sixth generation container vessels.Dubai Port Authority (DPA) ...

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    Thomas E. Falknor 24 March 1944 - 10 August 2005

    2005-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Ask Thomas ''To m '' Falknor a serious question and in all probability you would receive a playful answer. Humour was one of his strong points as was his humanity, ability to command respect and astute business brain which he deployed to such good effect in the international world of ...

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    DPI CRACKS DOWN ON UNETHICAL PRACTICES AT KOCHI

    2005-09-01T00:00:00Z

    The Indian subsidiary of DPI, India Gateway Terminal, which is operating the container terminal at Kochi port, is taking legal action against alleged unethical practices which include bribery. A worker accused of accepting bribes from a clearing agent has already been suspended.

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    DPA TOOLS UP FOR 14,000TEU SHIPS

    2005-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Nevertheless in the meantime, infrastructure bottlenecks are creating major congestion.Dubai Ports Authority's (DPA) executive director of operations, Mohammad Majid Bin Theniyah, noted recently that the addition of new berths at Jebel Ali Port would allow Dubai to accommodate ships of 14,000 TEU capacity and beyond. This was prompted by the ...

  • Eilat: shipyard interest too
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    Aussies eye Israel's Eilat

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Representatives of an Australian shipping company have visited Israel with a view to purchasing Eilat Port. The group is also reportedly interested in investing in the proposed rail link between Eilat and Ashdod which could provide an alternative to the Suez Canal. Also interested in acquiringAlso in the bidding for ...

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    DPI PREFERRED FOR ADEN

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    These include NYK, MOL, CMA CGM, PSA, HPH, Evergreen, Container Corporation of India, Larsen & Toubro and Gammon India. A contract is expected to be awarded in September or October.DPI Terminals (DPI) has been named preferred bidder for the 30 year concession to manage and develop terminal operations at Aden. ...

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    VOLUMES UP IN SAUDI ARABIA

    2005-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Saudi Arabian ports handled 119m tonnes in 2004, a 6.3% increase. Exports of 76m tonnes were up 7.3%, while imports grew by 4.6% to 43m tonnes. Container throughput was 3.18m TEUs, an increase of 30.5%.

  • Salalah port: Free Zone will develop value-added industry and logistics
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    Salalah Free Zone draws investment

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    The new Salalah Free Zone is drawing significant investor interest according to chief operating officer, Tony Restall.

  • KCT: gearing up for 8,000TEU vessels
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    KCT expanding to 2mTEU capacity

    2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Work to expand Khorfakkan Container Terminal and raise its potential throughput to over two million TEUs per year is underway. Completion of the multi-million dollar programme is scheduled for the end of 2005. The project, which will increase KCT''s present 1,060 metres of quay front by a further 400 metres ...

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    ISRAELI DOCKERS THREATEN STRIKE

    2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

    First phase investment will require US$100m to develop roads, a 600 metre long quay, a reservoir, a bonded warehouse and upgraded power supply, allowing the facility to open by 2007.Dockers at Israel's three state-owned ports of Haifa, Eilat and Ashdod are continuing to threaten a national strike to prevent reform ...

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    HPH EYES ISRAELI PORTS

    2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

    Difficulties in reaching the tsunami stricken areas can be overcome with the use of the multimodal facilities available in Johor which is close to Sumatra. The port says the multimodal synergy between Senai and PTP will enable effective redistribution of essential relief items by sea or air.Hutchison Port Holdings has ...

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    FRENCH AND MALAYSIANS INVEST IN IRAN

    2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

    Difficulties in reaching the tsunami stricken areas can be overcome with the use of the multimodal facilities available in Johor which is close to Sumatra. The port says the multimodal synergy between Senai and PTP will enable effective redistribution of essential relief items by sea or air.Iran's South Pars gas ...

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    ISRAELI DOCKERS LOSE VETO OVER LABOUR

    2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

    Difficulties in reaching the tsunami stricken areas can be overcome with the use of the multimodal facilities available in Johor which is close to Sumatra. The port says the multimodal synergy between Senai and PTP will enable effective redistribution of essential relief items by sea or air.The Be'er Sheva Labour ...

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    DPI signs MOUs with Gulf neighbours

    2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

    Dubai Ports International (DPI), has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the port authorities of Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. These agreements could later lead to possible management contracts or concessions for port operations at these two UAE ports.

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    DPI Grabs CSXWT for US$1.4 billion

    2004-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Quite literally at time of going to press we learned that Dubai Ports International (DPI) has secured the global assets of CSX World Terminals for US$1.4billion. DPI was a late runner and there will be those who are surprised to see them paying such a price. Clearly, DPI was determined ...

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    UAE TO BUILD NEW MOROCCAN PORT

    2004-12-01T00:00:00Z

    In comparison, vessel loading and unloading added just US$6.8m to the overall cost of moving goods through the port. The report also emphasises that US$11.7m in bribes were required to smooth the passage of export consignments through Chittagong.The Moroccan king and a representative from the UAE Ministry of Defence have ...

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    KPA INVITE TENDERS

    2004-12-01T00:00:00Z

    In comparison, vessel loading and unloading added just US$6.8m to the overall cost of moving goods through the port. The report also emphasises that US$11.7m in bribes were required to smooth the passage of export consignments through Chittagong.Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has invited tenders for the supply and implementation of ...

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    BAHRAIN TENDER ATTRACTS NINE

    2004-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Nine companies had submitted bids by the October deadline for the contract to manage both Mina Salman and Mina Khalifa ports in Bahrain. The latter is still under construction although should be operational by the end of 2006 when it will become the main port for the kingdom. Three companies ...