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Thamesport boosts STS cover
London Thamesport has ordered its eighth ship-to-shore gantry crane from ZPMC. Due to be delivered in April 2010, the ultra post-panamax crane has an outreach of 62.5 metres and can handle ships with containers stowed 22-wide on deck.
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Cathelco's temporary solution
Cathelco''s need for additional, short-term storage space at its UK facility has been answered by a 100 sq metre aluminium-framed temporary unit.
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NewsIndonesian ports court private investment
Indonesian state port operator, Pelindo I, has signed partnership agreements with 11 private-sector companies to develop logistics and ports business in the west of the country worth $500m over the next five years.
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NewsWinning the sustainability dollars
Stop treating green initiatives as ''add-ons'' and start embracing holistic solutions, Stevie Knight suggests
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NewsGulf investment becomes unsure
Declining oil revenues and the current economic downturn could put at risk $40bn of investment planned in ports and terminals across the Gulf region.
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NewsAttempts being made to halt LLX development
The Federal Public Ministry in Campos dos Goytacazes has put forward a legal injunction to prevent LLX from continuing with construction of a port complex at Aç u on the northern coast of Rio de Janeiro state.
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CSS Code
The IMO subcommittee on dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (DSC) has produced draft amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), addressing problems associated with access to lashing points on containerships. The scope of these amendments includes both ship design and construction, and ...
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Haina upgrades TOS
Haina International Terminal has switched its terminal operating system to Zebra''s NavisTM SPARCS N4 to better streamline its multi-purpose port activities.
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NewsPort Apps and daily learning from Coracle
ELearning specialist Coracle Online has launched a ports App for iPhones and iPod Touches with information on over 2,500 ports.
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NewsUnderstand the dangers
The Port of Felixstowe is one of those that has been involved in the development of the new Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) at IMO, and it has also had input into the Lloyd''s Register guidelines.
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North Carolina Ports demonstrate greener port operations
The NC State Ports Authority showcased its commitment to environmental stewardship, and greener and more environmentally-friendly operations at the North Carolina Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and for the NC International Terminal.
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NewsSafety on board
Shore-based stevedores risk life and limb when lashing boxes on poorly designed containerships. Felicity Landon investigates
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Sea motorway services to connect Spain and Italy
The Transport Ministers of Italy and Spain have signed an agreement to develop sea motorway services between the two countries.
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Port Hedland looks to repeat record
Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) is working with OMC International to investigate how its dynamic under-keel clearance (DUKC) technology can help the port regularly repeat its recent record of five ships sailing on the one tide.
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Straddle carriers for Chittagong
Chittagong Port Authority in Bangladesh has put out tenders for the supply of six straddle carriers, along with spare parts, accessories and related services - including installation, testing and training.
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NewsNo real change at DP World
It''s ''business as usual'' at port conglomerate DP World despite declining volumes on the back of the financial crisis, in contrast to the euphoric years of 2007 and 2008.
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NewsNew decree could stunt new Brazilian development
Antaq, the Brazilian authority overseeing ports, has put forward a proposal that would fundamentally change legislation governing how private terminals handle third-party traffic.
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NewsPort Strategy launches online LinkedIn discussion group
The aim of the group is to encourage real-time debate and inspired thinking on port and terminal operations and management. The group will also benefit from the latest opinion and news on key issues concerning investment, management and business development of ports and terminals, in both the developed and emerging ...
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6 Kalmar electric RTGs for Vietnam
Saigon Newport Company (SNP), Vietnam has awarded Cargotec a contract for a further six all-electric Kalmar E-One rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, destined for the 1st phase of its Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container deepwater port near Ho Chi Minh City.
