Europe – Page 107
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Muuga gains CTQI certification
Muuga Container Terminal in the port of Tallinn is the both the first operation in the Baltic Sea and the very first feeder terminal to be assessed against the Germanischer Lloyd Container Terminal Quality Indicator (CTQI) standard.
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Stevedoring hours drop, but Barcelona resolute
Estibarna Apie, the company that supplies stevedoring services in the Port of Barcelona, has introduced a further reduction in working hours for its members to reflect the fall in traffic during 2009 and 2010. The agreement will affect 1,200 workers.
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NewsAberdeen’s development starts
Aberdeen Harbour Board has started work on its Torry Quay development to provide stronger quays for heavy lifts and create more room in the River Dee for vessels to navigate.
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Baltic port slashes prices
Klaipeda port, located on the Baltic Sea, has responded to ‘market changes’ by introducing drastic cost cutting measures. The main aim, says the port, is to increase its competitiveness.
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Goole failure caused by valuation mistake
The closure of Scotline’s Goole operation was down to UK Valuation Agency incompetence, Scotline director Peter Millat has told Port Strategy.
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Security certification for APM
APM Terminals has achieved AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification in Rotterdam.
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Fos 4XL goes to HPH
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) is to develop Marseille’s future Fos 4XL container terminal. The terminal will be developed as a twin to HPH’s Rotterdam facilities, linked to its “sister terminal” by a comprehensive multimodal network.
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NewsABP challenged on Humber
Two major terminal operators have challenged Associated British Ports’ dominant position on the Humber, where the company owns the ports of Hull, Goole, Immingham and Grimsby.
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NewsAPM sees global port projects 'back on track' by 2015
The economic downturn has created port and terminal investment opportunities if you know where to look, APM Terminals’ chief commercial officer Richard Mitchell has advised.
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NewsA good dose of optimism
Perhaps one of the most surprising weapons in the anti-crisis armoury is a good dose of optimism, Hans Smits, chief executive of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, tells Port Strategy.
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NewsTough get going
Ports in the Benelux face crisis head-on and investments continue to ensure they emerge stronger than ever. Helen Hill reports
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Government to solve Burgas terminal problem
Bulgaria''s Minister of Transport has promised to help resolve problems at the new Terminal 2A at the port of Burgas.
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NewsTories' pledge on UK backdated rates fiasco
The British Conservative Party has pledged to call a halt to the collection of backdated port business rates and carry out a review of the issue, if it wins the upcoming General Election.
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NewsBristol gets go ahead for deep sea terminal
Bristol port has received the go-ahead from the UK Department of Transport for a 1.5m teu deep sea container terminal.
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ACS close to sell off of overseas port assets of Dragados-SPL
ACS, the parent holding of Dragados-SPL, has begun the sale of all of its subsidiary''s overseas assets. This follows an agreement covering investment in the Indira Container Terminal in Mumbai.
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Long journey to eco-efficiency says APM
Aggressive measures to improve fuel economy and introduce environmentally sustainable operating practices have led to APM Terminals’ lowering its CO2 emissions to 17.6 kg per teu, a reduction of 8% from 2008.
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NewsPortland freezes dues
Portland Port in the UK is to freeze its berthing and harbour dues as well as its pilotage charges until December 31, 2010 for all commercial vessels.
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Maersk reports first loss for 60 years
Maersk has reported its first annual loss for 60 years and also forecasts making a modest profit in 2010 given its inability to increase prices.
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HPH sacks Amsterdam management team
Hutchison Port Holdings has dismissed the 11 of its 12 senior management team at Amsterdam Container Terminal.
