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NewsSuez side channel coming soon
A new side channel leading directly to East Port Said, allowing box ships coming from the Mediterranean to enter the Suez Canal Container Terminal without having to join the Suez Canal convoy, could open ahead of plan.
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NewsHaiti’s pledges may remain unfulfilled
Haiti’s lack of movement on getting its port infrastructure working again is seriously hampering aid coming into the country, the chief executive of a customs and logistics company has said.
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NewsItajai draws on virtual experience
The port of Itajai in Brazil is once again open to large container vessels after its sudden silting two years ago by flash floods.
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Extreme damage threat for forklifts
A cold winter, followed by a hot spell can cause significant problems to some handling units, since wear on working surfaces is exacerbated by extremes of temperature, causing potholes which can damage equipment like forklift trucks, according to manufacturer Jungheinrich.
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NewsQuantitative review little threat to ports
Most insurers, including those covering the risks of port and terminal operators, are on course to make reasonable profits this year, but they are facing a challenging summer.
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Night vision cameras with variety
Flir has upgraded a number of its security camera systems; its PT-Series, F-Series and D-Series Multi-Sensor thermal outdoor domes now allow operators to see intruders in total darkness and in bad weather.
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NewsAwed by ore
The loading of iron ore is fraught with danger. Michael King investigates means of reducing risk
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PortVision gives greater insight
PortVision has enhanced its web-based vessel tracking, management and analysis service to provide greater insight into vessel activities in most major US ports and regions and over 50 international ports.
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Business intelligent software for Columbian port
The Port of Cartagena (SPRC) in Colombia has implemented business intelligence software, Navis Analytics and Navis Monitor.
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Brazilian port to get Antwerp training hand
Antwerp Port Authority chief executive Eddy Bruyninckx paid a working visit to the Brazilian cities of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia recently, signing a collaboration agreement with the federal Secretaria de Portos da Presidência da República.
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UAE cash to expand Poti
The port of Poti in Georgia is to receive investment of $500m from Ras Al Khaimah of the United Arab Emirates over the next four to five years.
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NewsAlternative solutions to the power problem
Until hydrogen power becomes more of a reality and less of an aspiration, there are other ways and means to save money on the operation of terminal tractors and trailers.
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NewsIndian infrastructure talks take in concerns
Discussions on infrastructure were the focus of a meeting between APMT and the Indian government officials as this issue in particular continues to be an area of concern for shippers and port operators alike.
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NewsCape Town manages a quick mop up
Restructuring has assisted in post-industrial action recovery at South Africa''s ports, according to operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).
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NewsCall for more discussion on trust port plans
Despite the Port of Dover taking advantage of the UK government''s ‘austerity speeches’ by saying that its plans to opt out of trust status were in line with the government strategy, there has now been a ministerial call for more discussion.
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Cork’s new terminal location
The port of Cork has identified an area adjacent to the existing ferry terminal at Ringaskiddy for development as a container terminal. Dry bulk operations will also move here.
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NewsOpening the box
Dynamar has chosen an interesting time for the release of a new report entitled, Container Throughput & Terminal Capacity in Europe.
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NewsFuel of the future
We can''t stay wedded to oil for ever, so what''s the alternative for ports of the future, asks Stuart Pearcey
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Moving on the empties
A new empty container handler (ECH) from manufacturer Kalmar has been designed to help operations suffering from empty box congestion.
