Operations News – Page 20
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NewsQTerminals Rotterdam
Qatar-headquartered QTerminals Group has concluded the purchase of a 90 per cent stake in Kramer Group…
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NewsAD Ports Invests
AD Ports Group is set to invest in the Multifunctional Marine Terminal in Kuryk Port, Kazakhstan. AD Ports has signed an agreement with Semurg Invest LLP…
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NewsGovernment to government deal in Dar es Salaam stirs controversy
The fall out from a move by the Emirate of Dubai to try to secure the management of Tanzania port facilities, including facilities in the main port of Dar es Salaam, continues to rain down.
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NewsAlso a player in the Dar debacle…
The Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) division is additionally noteworthy today for its interest in securing the concession…
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NewsSimandou iron ore export project : progress on rail and port capacity
Rio Tinto and the Simfer joint venture (Simfer) have reached an important milestone by concluding key agreements with the Republic of Guinea and Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on the trans-Guinean infrastructure for the Simandou iron ore project.
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NewsSagunto inner rail project advances
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) is advancing the development of the inner rail network of the Port of Sagunto by requesting technical support for site management, health, and safety coordination.
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NewsVadhavan is Go
A new deepwater port at Vadhavan, India has reportedly received approvals to commence construction. The new facility…
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NewsElectric Barcelona
The government of Spain has awarded APM Terminals (APMT) Barcelona €3.9 million (US$4.3 million) to help finance an…
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NewsNew integrated rail yard for jnpt
Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT) is supporting all five container terminals with a new rail yard capable of handling double-stack freight trains.
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NewsWestports AGVs?
Westports Malaysia is investigating the viability of using electric Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in the future. The operator has been…
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NewsEvergreen Deal
Global container operator, Evergreen, has acquired a 20 per cent stake in Euromax, one of the existing terminals at the…
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NewsMSC Withdraws
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has withdrawn its interest in buying Terminal Darsena…
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NewsCambodia climbs the ladder
With the manufacturing shift out of China continuing, AJ Keyes assesses how Cambodia is developing as an option, especially in the garments and apparel business, and what it means for the country’s ports
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NewsNYK Buys In
NYK has acquired, from Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a 25 per cent stake in PT. Patimban International Car Terminal located at the Indonesian port…
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NewsPilbara Record
The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) which manages the western Australian ports of Ashburton…
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NewsOperator selection minefield
Need a container terminal operator? Tread carefully, all is not what it seems. Mike Mundy takes a detailed look at how the international container terminal operating sector is now structured, the different classifications of operator and their respective pros and cons
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NewsNearshoring or a ‘No-China’ policy?
There are far-reaching trends underway shaping container trades and, thus, port development. Uncertain political conditions and the erosion of China’s cost-advantages are redirecting attention to alternative strategies. Andrew Penfold looks at the driving forces…
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NewsHigh noon for Adani…
As PS goes to press, the release of the findings of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into accusations…
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NewsKalmar acquires LSV electric tractor line
Kalmar is to acquire the product rights for Lonestar Speciality Vehicles’ electric terminal tractor line
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NewsMore than just containers on container ships
Moving breakbulk cargo by container ship can help increase shippers’ global reach and reduce their carbon footprints
