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    New Zealand financials

    2007-10-07T12:23:00Z

    Recent financial results reported by New Zealand ports included the year-end from South Port, which reported a comparable 8.6% dip in after-tax profit to NZ$2.23m ($1.7m) and 1% drop in revenue to NZ$14.6m. ($10.8m).

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    2007-10-07T12:23:00Z

    Maximising supply chain opportunities between its six business units is expected to see the Eastland Group achieve a comparable 16% increase in net after-tax profit to NZ$5m ($3.7m) in the current financial year. 

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    Otago

    2007-10-07T12:23:00Z

    Port Otago''s appointment of a science, engineering and logistics team to investigate its plan to become the only South Island deep-water container port has impressed the Customs Brokers'' and Freight Forwarders'' Federation.

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    Chittagong in the ascendancy

    2007-10-06T12:23:00Z

    Recent figures posted by Chittagong Port clearly show that productivity is improving following privatisation of Chittagong Container Terminal.

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    Two new deep-sea ports for Vietnam

    2007-10-06T12:23:00Z

    Vietnam National Shipping Lines is to build a deep-water port in the Van Phong industrial development zone requiring $184m of investment.

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    Industry team takes on ironing challenge

    2007-10-06T12:23:00Z

    An industry team comprising cable specialists Nexans, shore-based power and mooring specialist Cavotec and electronics company SAM Electronics is to offer shore-based power solutions or ''cold ironing'' to the ports and shipping sectors.

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    Sixth box terminal for Kaoshiung

    2007-10-05T12:23:00Z

    Yang Ming is to invest more than $360m in what will be the sixth container terminal at the port of Kaohsiung.

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    Malaysia eases equipment sourcing restrictions

    2007-10-05T12:23:00Z

    The Malaysian Ministry of Finance has suspended the law requiring port authorities to source gantry cranes from one nominated manufacturer, on the back of complaints from ports who have experienced serious delivery delays.

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    Indian partner complements Gulftainer's expansion plans

    2007-10-05T12:23:00Z

    United Arab Emirates-based terminal operator Gulftainer has inked an agreement with one of the fastest growing corporate entities in India to broaden its reach in the ports and transport arena.

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    Kalmar's 'green' crane popular

    2007-10-05T12:23:00Z

    Vietnam''s Saigon Newport Company (SNP) has confirmed an order for a further ten E-One rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, destined for Phase I of Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container Terminal.

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    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    Bulk material handling specialist Vigan Engineering has purchased AS-C Projects Limited''s pneumatic unloader Simporter technology as part of a deal to take over all activities of the UK-based bulk handling expert.

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    Antwerp plugs into SAM

    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    SAM Electronics is to supply an On-shore Power Supply facility for Antwerp''s Independent Maritime Terminal, allowing up to three containerships to connect to it for approximately three days within any one week while berthing.

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    Rising star of 'portcentric' logistics

    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    "Portcentric" logistics is all the rage on the south coast of the UK, as the Port of Southampton commits to providing more space for companies that offer portcentric solutions.

  • Port Strategy: Philadelphia port authority is threatened by legal action
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    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    In an unusual twist in the business of port land sales,  Philadelphia''s maritime interests have filed a lawsuit against the port authority''s proposed plan to use waterfront property for non-maritime business.

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    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    The "triple net" lease model pioneered by the Port of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) in its latest terminal transactions puts the onus of investment squarely at the door of investors, writes Barry Parker.

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    Making the calculations

    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    Ports and terminals which choose the outsourcing route for their equipment maintenance can remove the uncertainty of maintenance and life cycle costs, says Kalmar''s Rob van Hove. And increasing numbers appear to be moving down that path.

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    Longer opening hours boost Mombasa cargo

    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    Cargo volumes handled by the port of Mombasa have increased following the decision to extend the opening hours for gate services.

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    The end of an era for cavalier port purchases

    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    The last two or three years have seen burgeoning interest in investing in new port infrastructure and as part of this a new generation of investors have emerged, including parties such as private equity concerns and infrastructure funds.

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    Cosco to set up transhipment hub in the Philippines

    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    Cosco is looking into the possibility of establishing a major new transhipment hub in the Philippines, which would require investment of up to $3bn.

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    PSA investment supports local economy

    2007-10-04T12:23:00Z

    PSA''s S$5bn ($3.3bn) decade-long investment in Singapore''s Pasir Panjang Terminal will take the operator''s total handling capacity to 35m teu when completed in 2009 and supports some 6,000 jobs locally, according to Kuah Boon Wee, PSA chief executive Southeast Asia and Singapore Terminals.