World News – Page 402
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NewsEconomic crisis could scupper 2008 box growth
China Container Industry Association has predicted that world demand for containers could drop by 10% to 20% if another economic crisis emerges this year.
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NewsTime for change
Tauranga boss Mark Cairns talks candidly to Dave MacIntyre about why he believes there is a pressing need for an overhaul in New Zealand port ownership.
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Paraguay ports clogged
A weak dollar and increasing water levels on the Paraguay River have resulted in its ports becoming increasingly congested in recent months.
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NewsPlan for Fremantle alternative powers ahead
Western Australian port developer James Point has committed to stage two of its plan to build a container terminal at Kwinana, as an alternative port to Fremantle.
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Liebherr NZ return
Liebherr has finalised a contract with the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand for the supply of a super post panamax container crane, which will have a lift height of 36.2m and an outreach of 48m - higher and longer than the original three post panamax units (delivered in 1992 and ...
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IADB loans Montevideo $40m
The Interamerican Development Bank is to make available a loan of $40m for the construction of new 300-metre Quay C at the port of Montevideo. The reclaimed quay will have 4,000 sq m of backup land and alongside draught of 14 metres.
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Paita and Pisco modernisation
Modernisation of the Peruvian port of Paita will require investment of approximately $290m, while similar work at Pisco will involve $100m. Both ports are due to be transferred to private operators between July and September this year.
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Melbourne dredging on track
Melbourne''s much-opposed channel-deepening project is now over 10% complete.
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Nautilus prospects for Savannah terminal
California-based Nautilus International, which controls Metropolitan Stevedore and Metro Cruise Services among others, recently announced its purchase of the Savannah International Terminal (SIT).
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Gijón windy plan
Spain''s Gijón Port Authority has issued a tender for a concession to build and operate a wind farm in the outer dykes in the new expansion area of the port. The concession will be for a fixed 20 year period, without the possibility of any extension.
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Five new Corrientes ports
The Argentinian state of Corrientes is to build five new ports as part of its Strategic Territorial Plan "Argentina Bicentennial". These will be located at Ituzaingó , Itá Ibaté , Bella Vista, General Alvear and Gloria Goya.
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Ennore box terminal bid
Ennore Port Ltd is to develop a container terminal with 1,000 metres of quay and capacity for 1.5m teu at a cost of $326m. Private operators have been asked to request qualification to bid.
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NewsCabinda targets 70% throughput growth by 2010
The Angolan Port of Cabinda is to use a $100m port expansion plan as a springboard to boost exports to neighbouring countries.
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NewsAntwerp news story
With container volumes continuing to climb rapidly, the Port of Antwerp has officially identified a site on the left bank of the Scheldt for future container expansion.
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NewsShip pollution a major threat to crane operators
Specialist insurer TT Club is demanding a cleaner work environment for quay crane drivers to protect them from stack emissions.
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NewsTOC Europe bid to be bigger and better
The well-respected TOC Europe exhibition and conference is looking to capitalise on networking opportunities at this year''s event with the introduction of ''happy hour'' networking drinks and the launch of a new online networking facility.
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Brazilian hub plan
LLX has announced plans to build a ''Porto Brasil'' hub facility on Brazil''s east coast, occupying some 3km of coastline around Peruíbe with a capacity of 15m tonnes/year. Investment would be in the order of $3.6bn.
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NewsUS and Chinese Sisters in Trade
The North American port city of Tacoma recently announced the launch of a joint trade project with its Chinese sister-city.
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NewsWesterlund cranes get to Antwerp
The Westerlund Group has taken delivery of two new cranes from Liebherr.
