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Go ahead given for Dragados-SPL sale
Spain''s competition authority has given the green light to JP Morgan to acquire Dragados-SPL from existing owner ACS. The acquisition is being made at a cost of €720m ($977m). The assets will be controlled by a new company, Turia Port Investments.
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New South American port mooted
The governments of Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay are seeking finance from the South American Regional Infrastructure Integration Initiative fund to finance pre-feasibility studies for the construction of a deepwater port on Uruguay''s Atlantic coast. The fund was set up by 12 South American countries to promote regional infrastructure integration.
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DP World returns to 2008 levels
In the first nine months of 2010, DP World global traffic rose 15% to 36.7m teu, marking a return to 2008 levels.
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Marlborough suffers further losses
A 2% fall in revenue to NZ$17.8m (US$13.7m) and an after-tax loss of NZ$9.4m (US$7.2m) has been recorded by Port Marlborough during the financial year to June 30, 2010, a further 20% fall on the after-tax loss it incurred the previous financial year.
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NewsFirst words....
Welcome to the re-launched GreenPort magazine, and congratulations... because picking up a magazine that aims to tackle both environmental issues and business is, after all, an act of faith that there''s more than tension between the two subjects.
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NewsHong Kong fuel switch for Maersk
A particulate and sulphur oxide reduction of “at least 80%” will result from Maersk Line’s recent move to switch its container ships to low-sulphur fuel while at berth in Hong Kong, claims the company.
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NewsEasy energy gains
Before you wince at the idea of trying to both be environmentally friendly and squeeze out some extra cost savings, you might try a few things out that are fairly easy to accomplish.
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NewsAustralia’s long view
Australia was notable for upping its exports during the harsh economic recession, but its ports have been caught in the relentless drive for size - including the need to build out further and dredge deeper.
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NewsThe ‘good lessons’
APM Terminals, which is focusing strongly on emerging markets, says it is taking the “good lessons” it has learned from its environmental programme to concessions in China, India and Brazil.
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NewsOpportunities in a climate of uncertainty
The UK ports industry is weathering the recession, showing a measure of its resilience. This is likely to remain a necessary quality as business continues in an environment of political and economic uncertainty, writes Kate Royston.
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Turtles get support from Gulftainer
Sharjah-based Gulftainer Group is showcasing their commitment to marine conservation by sponsoring two turtles and extending their support to a conservation project.
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NewsEco-auto box wash
New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics.
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Turkish eco-crane order
Konecranes received an order for five electric RTG (rubber tired gantry) cranes to be delivered to port operator Nemport in Nemrut, Aliaga Bay.
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NewsInformation, information...
Transport flows through and within Europe have increased dramatically in recent years, leading to imbalances in the usage of different transport modes. It’s a reality many environmental initiatives aim to counter.
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NewsTransas targets shore-based pilotage
Transas recently launched its Navi-Harbour 4.3, providing functionality enhancements in radar processing, and record and play back usability, among other things.
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Transnet bonds target infrastructure
South African ports operator Transnet is planning a $1bn bond issue early next year to fund infrastructure upgrades to include offloading 7,300 km of branch railway lines as private-sector concessions.
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Taman tender imminent
A tender is to be issued to design a new deep water port in Taman, Russia, which will be able to handle 85m tonnes of dry and liquid bulk. Terminals handling grain, coal, metal, containers and fertiliser are planned.
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Chittagong efficiency in the firing line
Bangladesh''s Shipping Minister has put forward plans to boost efficiency at the port of Chittagong by the end of 2010, kick-starting the project with consultations with stakeholders.
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Fortaleza nets infrastructure funding
Brazilian Ports Minister, Pedro Brito, has made available $10.27m to the Ceará ports authority for the improvement of the Port of Fortaleza. Part of the money will be spent on upgrading paving and on building a general warehouse. A new installation for reefer containers will also be acquired.
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NewsChilean port tenders inspire bidders
Container terminal tenders for Valparaíso’s Terminal 2 and San Antonio’s Terminal Costanera Espigón have attracted interest from 17 potential bidders.
