World News – Page 445

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    TWO NEW TUGS FOR COCHIN

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    The Advanced Crane Simulator has been developed by Applied Research International, a New Delhibased organisation with expertise in knowledge systems, and is designed to enhance productivity and safety in cargo-handling operations through comprehensive training of operators and port personnel in a life-like environment.Cochin Port Trust is to acquire two new ...

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    NINGBO TO BECOME WORLD NUMBER 3

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    The Advanced Crane Simulator has been developed by Applied Research International, a New Delhibased organisation with expertise in knowledge systems, and is designed to enhance productivity and safety in cargo-handling operations through comprehensive training of operators and port personnel in a life-like environment.The Chinese Port of Ningbo is to increase ...

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    ThyssenKrupp forges China coal links

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    ThyssenKrupp Fordertechnik''s inexorable push into the Chinese market for coal port handling equipment is refusing to run out of steam.

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    Chittagong mayor opposes box terminal privatisation

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    The Mayor of Chittagong, Mohiuddin Chowdhury, has threatened to paralyse operations at the city''s port if the government goes ahead with plans to privatise operations at the newly-built New Mooring container terminal.

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    DP World moves into Saigon

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    This coincides with the delivery of four gantry cranes, which it is hoped will boost productivity by a factor of three. However, at the moment, they are only handling 10-12 containers per hour. DP World has announced that it is to invest €182m in the development of Saigon Premier Container ...

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    Private aims for India's Karwar

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    The small Indian West Coast Port of Karwar is to have a privately operated container terminal.

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    Karachi ready to break 1m teu barrier

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Pakistan''s Minister for Ports and Shipping has forecast that Karachi Port and Port Qasim will likely handle a combined 1.7m teu this year.

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    SHANGHAI OPERATORS MERGE

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    This project is being financed by Vikram Integrated Logistics Private Limited, which has so far spent €1.73m on developing what will eventually be a €3.46m scheme.Shanghai International Port is to merge with Shanghai Port Container Company, which will make Shanghai International one of the largest publicly traded companies in China.

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    Sinotrans boosts investment in Chinese river terminals

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Chinese feeder and river terminal operator, Sinotrans is to spend ?200m on upgrading river ports and logistics facilities in the Pearl River Delta. The company has stated that manufacturers are moving steadily westwards into central China in search of cheaper labour and electricity costs, thereby increasing the need for additional ...

  • Port Klangs Westport is Malaysias rising star
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    Singapore vs Hong Kong: the same old story?

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Age old competition continues to drive Singapore to new heights, but Malaysian up-starts could put a spanner in the works, reports Peter Trevalyn

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    DP WORLD EYES GWADAR

    2006-08-01T00:00:00Z

    DP World is negotiating the possibility of assuming operational management of Pakistan''s Gwadar port.

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    I.T. HEADACHE

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    "The main problem in Italy is the lack of infrastructure and deficiencies in the rail network, " he said. "Some is very old.The end of May saw continuing computer problems at ECT resulting in the diversion of Grand Alliance vessels to local competitors. The Ceres Paragon Terminal in Amsterdam and ...

  • Port 2000 - 1.4km of new quay inaugurated
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    Port 2000 development now partially operational

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    At the beginning of April, Le Havre Port Authority inaugurated part of its planned Port 2000 development, which has cost ¢ 700m. This has 1.4km of quay line out of a possible future development encompassing four kilometres of berth.

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    BCT ACQUIRES MHCS

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Poland''s Baltic Container Terminal, which is operated by ICTSI, has placed an order with Kalmar for four mobile harbour cranes.

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    MOMBASA REFURBISH

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Hopes are that the port will serve Vietnam's future in global commerce.The Port of Mombasa, Kenya is to refurbish its berths 7-10. The port has called for tenders to this effect as well as the rehabilitation of the Kipevu bridge in the port.

  • JNPT and Mumbai to compete for investors?
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    Mumbai saga rolls on

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The bid process for the Mumbai offshore container terminal continues to be extended much to the irritation of the port trust and a number of the bidders.

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    IPA COMMUNITY SYSTEM

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The Indian Ports Association is backing the development of a centralised Web-based Port Community System.

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    PRIVATISED ISRAELI PORTS FIRST ANNIVERSARY

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Informed sources indicate that a major roadblock is the issue of Hutchison Port Holdings getting security clearance to bid for the project. The Cabinet Committee on Internal Security, which met in March to decide on the issue, referred the matter to the National Security Council who, in turn, requested an ...

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    COLOMBO BREAKS RECORD

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    In March this year, the Sri Lankan port of Colombo posted a new monthly record of 245,024TEU handled.

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    QASIM DREDGE AND..

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Informed sources indicate that a major roadblock is the issue of Hutchison Port Holdings getting security clearance to bid for the project. The Cabinet Committee on Internal Security, which met in March to decide on the issue, referred the matter to the National Security Council who, in turn, requested an ...