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    Ports Australia appoints new CEO

    2017-04-13T20:28:00Z

    Former Australian Minister of Police Michael Gallacher has been appointed chief executive of Ports Australia, succeeding David Anderson, who announced his decision to leave the position earlier in the year after serving ten years as chief executive.

  • DP World Australia's fee hike at Melbourne and Port Botany (pictured) is creating discontent in Australia. Credit: Brent Pearson.
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    Discontent continues over DPWA fee hike

    2017-04-13T20:28:00Z

    DP World Australia’s decision to raise infrastructure fees at Melbourne and Port Botany continues to fuel intense debate in Australia.

  • VICT commenced operations in April 2017
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    Infrastructure project recognition

    2017-04-13T17:24:00Z

    ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.

  • Smart infrastructure: VICT commenced operations in April 2017
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    Infrastructure project recognition

    2017-04-13T17:22:00Z

    ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.

  • Shared strength: GPA and VPA are teaming up for stronger operations Photo: Stephen B. Morton
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    US ports join forces in operations

    2017-04-13T08:59:00Z

    US federal approval has been given to an innovative agreement that allows the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to information share to help position themselves as the US east coast''s leading container gateways.

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    Peel Ports eyes post-Brexit opportunities

    2017-04-12T14:02:00Z

    Stephen Carr, head of business development at Peel Ports, told Port Strategy that he sees opportunities for European manufacturers to bring stock back to the UK post-Brexit.

  • Port of Koper is currently looking into its LNG infrastructure
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    Port of Koper looks to LNG

    2017-04-12T13:42:00Z

    Slovenia’s Port of Koper is currently looking into its LNG infrastructure on the back of Directive 2014/94/EU which was adopted with the aim of minimising dependence on oil and mitigating the environmental impact of transport.

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    PD Ports eyes bulk trade

    2017-04-12T10:00:00Z

    PD Ports is looking to extend its footprint in the bulk market “quite significantly” in the future, Frans Calje, chief executive of PD Ports, told Port Strategy.

  • Big Data: The report warns ports, terminals and vessels alike should be gathering data now to stay ahead of the game Photo: Lourdes Munoz Santamaria
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    Walking the walk on automation

    2017-04-11T10:00:00Z

    A new report by Trelleborg says that broadly speaking, ports and terminals are talking the talk on automation and Big Data, but not embracing either.

  • The new area will be created over a 10km stretch of coast in front of Luanda
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    Royal HaskoningDHV reclamation project

    2017-04-10T12:33:00Z

    Royal HaskoningDHV has been awarded a major design project for reclamation and shore protection in Angola’s capital city.

  • Strong performance: The Contship Italia terminal was Eurogate's strongest in 2016
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    European terminals perform for Eurogate

    2017-04-10T12:13:00Z

    The Eurogate Group says that the strong performance of its European terminals enabled it to turn around an increased profit in 2016, despite a difficult market environment.

  • Automation and Big data can achieve more sustainable operations. Photo: Lourdes Munoz Santamaria
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    Embracing automation and sustainability

    2017-04-10T11:23:00Z

    A new report by Trelleborg discusses the opportunities available to marine industry stakeholders through ‘smart’ technologies, process automation, and the capture, analysis and effective use of Big Data.

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    Port Services Regulation is ‘ill-conceived’, says ports chief

    2017-04-10T10:00:00Z

    The Port Services Regulation (PSR) is “ill conceived, barely thought through and a one stroke brush approach across Europe to impose what they call transparency and regulations to make ports more competitive”, PD Ports’ chief executive Frans Calje told Port Strategy, adding that the reality is, however, “that one size ...

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    PD Ports optimises resource planning with BI

    2017-04-07T11:21:00Z

    PD Ports has embraced business intelligence in its operations to optimise processes and plan better for future resource allocation.

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    Minimal downtime with JLT rugged computers

    2017-04-07T11:21:00Z

    With a smart phone design driven by user demands, JLT’s latest range of rugged computers can be operated with gloves and in wet conditions.

  • "We don't need to reinvent the wheel," Oscar Pernia, Navis
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    Don’t overcomplicate software solutions, ports told

    2017-04-07T10:38:00Z

    While big data and optimisation are the buzzwords of the moment, Navis’ operational innovation expert Oscar Pernia has stressed that ports do not need to reinvent the wheel to benefit from improved processes.

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    Stowaway activity increases in Port of Durban

    2017-04-06T15:21:00Z

    Stowaway activity in the Port of Durban increased significantly during the last quarter of 2016, according to Goscelin Gordon, associate for shipping and logistics at Bowmans.

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    Navis increases footprint in Latin America

    2017-04-06T15:21:00Z

    Navis has announced a new N4 terminal system licensing agreement with Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA).

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    Matson partners with SSA Terminals

    2017-04-06T15:21:00Z

    Matson Navigation Company, part of Matson Inc, is to enter into a joint venture with SSA Terminals for stevedoring and terminal services at the Port of Tacoma when its existing agreement with APM Terminals (APMT) expires in December 2017.

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    MoU to study Carey Island projects

    2017-04-06T15:21:00Z

    MMC Port Holdings (MMC), Sime Darby Property Berhad and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of developing an integrated maritime city on Carey Island, Malaysia.