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Watchdog supports increased competition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found that competition between the two container stevedores Patrick and DP World is not intense, but that bringing in a third stevedore at Brisbane and Sydney will put pressure on the incumbents to compete to retain existing customers and win additional business.
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Next generation Auckland investment
Ports of Auckland will this year complete a NZ$8m (US$6.2m) berth deepening and lengthening project to accommodate the next-generation of containership callers. The port expects the regular 4,100 teu callers to be superseded by 5,000 to 5,500 teu vessels over the next five years.
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Low emission engines for Kalmar
Kalmar products are to be fitted with the latest engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology to deliver near-zero NOx and harmful particulate emissions.
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Cargo is still king
In early January, the Port of Seattle joined a growing list of ports with Green Truck programs.
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Know your limits
Business interruption policies often contain sub-limits, which can have an important impact on coverage. Port and terminal operators should check to see which sub-limits apply to their policies to make sure they have the cover they expect. Examples of issues that arise include:
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Forklift attachments
Forklift attachment manufacturer Bolzoni Auramo has introduced a new series of parallel clamps.
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NewsSiemens selects Green Port Hull
Siemens and Associated British Ports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with ABP’s proposed Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock.
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Chile to build new northern port
A $300m port has been given the go-ahead by the environmental authorities in Chile.
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T3 go ahead at Jebel Ali
Because of rising demand, DP World is to commence construction of Terminal 3 at Jebel Ali Port, although it is unlikely it will open before the end of the current year.
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Denmark to spend heavily on ports
The Danish government is making available a package of $36m to be spent on upgrading ports.
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NewsBridging the gap
HFW''s Costas Frangeskides discusses the important aspects of property and business interruption cover
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NewsScales and economy
Comparing terminal features can be thankless and the results underwhelming, argues Stevie Knight
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Rizhao to launch private placement
A tender has been issued for the development of Beypore port, close to Kozhikode. Once completed, it will be able to handle ships of 20,000 dwt. Facilities will consist of 200m of berthing line, construction of which is estimated to cost $4.4m. The existing 4m draft is to be dredged ...
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Mexican ports to get $745m
Spending on port infrastructure in Mexico in 2012 will top $745m, revealed Juan Molinar, head of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. A significant part of this investment will come from the private sector.
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NewsNY-NJ to stamp out redundant working practices
Officials managing terminals in the port of New York-New Jersey say they are doing everything they can to eliminate inefficient labour practices, although stress this can only be comprehensively achieved as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
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Le Havre issues final terminal tender
La Havre Port Authority has issued a call for proposals for companies wishing to manage a dry bulk facility known as the Multi-Bulk Terminal. The terminal has two berths, one of which can accommodate 170,000 dwt capesizes. Once this contract is awarded, the port will have completed the transfer of ...
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NewsSpain to merge smaller port authorities
The Spanish government is to merge some of its smaller port authorities to create a more competitive network.
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NewsHutchison aims for top of the list
New year, new take on port listings. Or that’s what Hutchison Whampoa is banking on with its US$6bn initial public offering for its port assets in Hong Kong and southern China.
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NewsAt the pump
Current developments indicate that LNG will be soon coming on stream. However, bunkering of these vessels could become the key issue.
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NewsAustralian port strategy promises overhaul
Australian Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has said his new National Ports Strategy is a blueprint for the future that will address the bottlenecks which have hampered competition and growth.
