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Latin ports must tackle infrastructure
Latin American countries need to look beyond increasingly large ports and consider logistics, Ricardo Sánchez, chief of the infrastructure services unit at the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, said at a recent conference in Santiago.
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Talcahuano concessionaire appointed
Empresas Navieras group has been awarded a 30-year concession to build a new quay at the Chilean port of Talcahuano, which is currently operated by the Talcahuano San Vicente port company.
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NewsBrazil's federal authorities flex their muscles
Brazil''s federal government will renegotiate contracts with ports that have administration delegated to states, municipalities and the private sector, in order to secure more influence over management and investment plans deemed key to national interest.
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NewsBeating the bureaucracy
Red tape is holding back development at ports up and down South America''s east coast. Bob Moser reports
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NewsAre US ports ready for the future?
In a testimony provided to the US House of Representatives, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has asked if US ports are ready for the future.
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NewsBroadening scope for berths
Port planning in emerging markets may be given a different slant with the development of a mooring analysis programme which allows for berthing in more exposed areas.
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NewsInland ports finally gain recognition on European network
After a long battle, the importance of inland facilities to multi-modal freight is being recognised by inclusion in the Trans-European Transport Network (TENT-T), although there’s still concern about achieving true parity when it comes to implementation.
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NewsInnovation prevents accidental lifting of trailers
A familiar incident caused by twistlocks not being fully disengaged or getting jammed in the castings can mean a hold-up to operations and costly repairs.
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NewsUK city port to get hydrogen ferry
A hydrogen powered ferry is nearing completion in the UK port city of Bristol and is due to be launched commercially in the harbour this autumn.
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NewsRussia moves toward the Finnish
Rosmorport has begun a “strategic co-operation” with Cargotec that should help the Russian body to upgrade its ports, while giving the Finnish equipment manufacturer a platform for sales.
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NewsGothenburg shore-side power tax reduction
The Port of Gothenburg has just announced a reduction in shore-side power tax for environmental and financial reasons.
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NewsTauranga AGM oil spill focus
The Port of Tauranga’s annual general meeting, which took place earlier today, was somewhat taken over by an update on the Rena oil spill incident.
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NewsSpotting the weak links in the chain
As more and more gate automation systems become an integral part of the terminal’s production, so any problem with one individual process can quickly have an impact on the entire terminal operation, says Anton Bernaerd, business development manager at CAMCO Technologies in Belgium.
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NewsGreen partnership for Rosmorport
Rosmorport has begun a “strategic co-operation” with Cargotec that should help the Russian body to upgrade its ports and give the Finnish equipment manufacturer a sales platform.
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NewsFull throttle
You certainly can’t accuse Virginia Port Authority of half measures. In July, it replaced all of its board members bar one in a sweeping move to kick-start growth.
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NewsNo way to ‘cut and paste’
Every operation is different and there is no way to ‘cut and paste’ from one port to another, says John Lund of Visy.
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NewsDP World announce 10% growth
This morning, DP World announced a solid third quarter with gross handling volumes up to 14.4 million teu – 10% up on the same quarter last year.
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NewsBiomass markets spur port development
Energy derived from biomass products is becoming increasingly significant around the globe with the concern for sustainability and security of supply - and with it comes a need for large-scale biomass bulk terminals in ports.
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Portunus wins APM Poti contract
APM Terminals has selected spare parts and service specialist Portunus for the refurbishment of its N.4 quay cranes in Poti Port, Georgia.
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NewsMixed messages
Partners, competitors, or a bit of both? The overlap of gate solution, terminal operating and third party systems is causing confusion. Felicity Landon reports
