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    Luderitz upgrades quay

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.A 500 metre new quay has been built at the Namibian port of Luderitz, allowing it to handle medium-sized feeder vessels. The quay, with a ...

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    KPA PROFIT SLUMP

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.Kenya Port Authority reports a pre-tax profit of $51.4m this financial year, compared with $143m in the previous period. Traffic at Mombasa is expected to ...

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    DOUALA SCANNER

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    A container scanner has been installed at Douala Port, Cameroon, in a bid to beat customs fraud and speed inspection procedures. 

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    KENYA PLANS SECOND DEEP-SEA PORT

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.Kenya is to build a second deepwater port at Lamu at a cost of 194m. This will also involve constructing a railway link between the ...

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    MES green crane to cut fuel costs

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co has showcased a new yard crane which promises all-electrified movement, high efficiency and energy- and maintenance saving operation.

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    Cerescorp opts for Liebherr cranes in Montreal

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Liebherr Container Cranes has committed to supply one post panamax crane to Cerescorp''s Termont Terminal during the third quarter 2007.

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    Six gang up on APM at Tin Can Island

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Following the Nigerian government''s decision to award APM Terminals the concession to operate Tin Can Island container terminal, six local shipping lines have put together a consortium which aims to set up a rival box handling facility. Alraine Nigeria Limited, Wasa, Hullblyte Elder Demster Agency, Blue Funnel, Transcap Nigeria Limited ...

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    DREDGING TO GO AHEAD AT CALABAR

    2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

    High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.Van Oord and Jandule have been awarded a ?56.8m contract to undertake dredging work in the 84 kilometre Calabar Port channel, in Nigeria. Work has ...

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    Liebherr post-panamaxes in demand

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Building on its existing client base in New Zealand, Liebherr Container Cranes has commissioned two postpanamax cranes at the Port of Wellington. The Irish supplier has supplied several cranes over the years to New Zealand for ports such as Tauranga and Lyttelton. The new cranes have 43 metres waterside outreach ...

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    KALMAR TIES UP INDIAN DEAL

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Kalmar Industries is to provide Gateway Terminals India (GTI) with a complete service, including equipment operators, under a five-year deal.

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    Crane energy recycling promises fuel and emissions savings

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    A crane energy storage system launched in California promises to save on the consumption of diesel fuel and reduce emissions produced by gantry cranes on wharves and in shipyards.

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    SOHAR DEVELOPMENT TEAM CHOSEN

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Isoloader business development manager Eric Ronco said the unique approach had enabled the company to develop products specifically to suit individual client needs.A consortium of Interbeton, Six Construct and Van Oord has been awarded the €195m contract for the construction of quay walls and dredging of phase 3 at Sohar ...

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    BROMMA IN DOUBLE HEADLOCK

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Stockholm-based Bromma Group has introduced a dual-hoist headblock to its Tandem spreader family.

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    Different approach brings Isoloader success

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    A " total disregard" for the product offering of its competitors has seen Isoloader Australia recently celebrate 30 years in the design and manufacture of container handling machines.

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    ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR CVRD

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Cia Vale do Rio Doce''s (CVRD) new 8,000 tonnes per hour capacity shiploader has been cleared to start operations at Pier III of the Ponta da Madeira Terminal in Sao Luis where it will handle ships up to 200,000 dwt.

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    Triplock Tracking Technology

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Using the latest wireless telematics technology, the Overseas Shippers Association (OSA) is taking part in trials to track containers using a device called TripLock. TripLock is supplied by Aeromark, a UK based telematics company, and has the ability to position a container anywhere within the mobile phone network and send ...

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    KONECRANES INC SHARE PURCHASE

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    HMM Acquisition Corp. , a wholly owned Konecranes Inc. subsidiary, has increased its shareholding from 59.2% to 74.5% in MMH Holdings, Inc. , the owner of US based Morris Materials Handling, Inc.

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    PACECO-MES FLEXES MUSCLE IN THE USA

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Paceco-MES has signed a contract with TraPac, Inc. (USA) for the supply of new super post-Panamax quayside cranes and RTGs destined for service in various terminals in the US.

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    Factory opens and..

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    On 12 May, in an official opening ceremony, the Liebherr Group opened its new works in Rostock for maritime cargo handling equipment. The LiebherrMCCtec Rostock GmbH production plant, erected on a site measuring 226,000 square metres in the port of Rostock, includes two production halls and an administration block together ...

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    Stub dark dealings

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The following interesting " ditty" was highlighted in the TT Club''s newsletter - it adds a new dimension to air travel!