World News – Page 394
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NewsNew port warehouse in Dublin
A new warehouse at the Port of Dublin has been erected for one of the world''s largest peat producers, Bord na Mona.
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Ukraine seeks more boxes
Ukraine has announced its intention to develop container transport and is interested in speaking to any companies that can help implement this policy in a partnership agreement.
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Transas presence in Khalifa
Transas Middle East is to install and commission a Vessel Traffic Management Information System at the new Bahrain port of Khalifa, which is slated to become a regional transhipment hub. The software solution is due to be in place by mid-autumn.
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NewsGulftainer takes on Turkish challenge
Gulftainer has made good on its international expansion promises with a deal with Turkey''s Demas International.
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NewsHutchison switches insurers
One of the biggest shake-ups in ports and terminals insurance in recent years has been revealed, with the leading operator, Hutchison Port Holdings, transfering the majority of its cover out of the TT Club.
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NewsIACP Olivier Lemaire interview
International Association Cities and Ports boss Olivier Lemaire looks back on 20 years of successful operation in conversation with Felicity Landon
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NewsUS confidence levels still waning
Confidence levels in North America are still falling, according to a survey from international shipping accountant and adviser Moore Stephens.
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Crane saftey clarification
Dear Sir The story "Crane safety should not be optional" in your December issue was accompanied by a picture taken at the Port of Felixstowe, and a caption stating that the joint crane safety project would reduce injuries and damage in the event of accidents.To avoid anyone getting the wrong ...
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Morocco approves Tangier 2
The Moroccan government has approved construction of a second port adjacent to the existing one at Tangier Med, where three additional container terminals will be built.
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Kalmar moves ahead with hybrid technology project
Port equipment specialist Kalmar has signed up for another US clean air initiative, this time on the US East Coast.
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NewsMarín deepens draught to cater for box beasts
The Spanish north-western port of Marín is to deepen its draught from 12 metres to 14 metres-15 metres in order to accommodate larger vessels. Currently, some large ships have to undertake very complicated manoeuvres at high tide in order to access the port.
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NewsPANYNJ aims for 2010 carbon neutral deadline
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) has announced a goal of carbon neutrality from its operations by 2010.
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NewsMIT completes $100m upgrades
Manzanillo International Terminal- Panama (MIT) has recently inaugurated work costing $100m. This includes the construction of 400 metres of berth for container vessels, an access ramp and a quay capable of accommodating ro-ro ships of up to 300 metres in length.
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Spanish interest in Altamira terminal
Spain's Bergé group has announced its intention to build and operate a new vehicles terminal in the Mexican port of Altamira. This will handle both imports and exports.
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TPS launches new safety campaign
Terminal Pacifico Sur Valparaíso has launched a safety campaign aimed at the drivers of road haulage vehicles.
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Colombia obliges ports to reduce dust emissions
New legislation in Colombia will oblige port coal terminals to load consignments in an environmentally-friendly way as from July 2010.
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Extension to Arica port concession
Modifications have been made to the concession awarded by Arica port authority to TPA to reflect investment of $25m it must make in new anti-seismic technology.
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Deutsche Bank buys assets in New York
Deutsche Bank group company RREEF has been granted permission to acquire Maher Terminals by the Port Authority of New York-New Jersey.
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Uruguay upgrading river port traffic...
Uruguay plans to spend $160m over the next five years on reactivating trade at the ports of Salto and Paysandú, as well as upgrading facilities at Montevideo, Fray Bentos and Colonia.
