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Sierra Leone to privatise port authority
Sierra Leone Ports Authority is soon-to-be privatised by the National Commission for Privatisation. The commission has already concluded a survey and put together a written report, which has been discussed by all stakeholders. Employees of the ports authority are said to be supportive of such a move.
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DPW signs with Identec
DP World has chosen Identec Solutions for its radio frequency identification technology at its Australian terminals.
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DP World to sell equity stake as profits fall
Dubai-based private equity fund, Abraaj Capital, has been linked to a 15% stake in DP World, an approach that has been confirmed by the terminal operator.
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Government out of time on Farfán
Local sources claim that the proposed Panamanian mega-port of Farfá n will not now be implemented by the current government, which to date has been one of its biggest backers. Numerous attempts to build the port have been paralysed by a number of legal challenges.
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Break bulk cargo crippling Saigon
Limited capacity at Saigon port in Vietnam has led to unprecedented congestion of break bulk consignments. A maximum of 25 vessels can access berths at any one time and in recent months more than 15 vessels have been forced to wait at anchor for want of available slots. The Port ...
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Deadline extension for Colombo South Harbour
Bidders interested in building and operating the South Harbour at the Sri Lankan port of Colombo have been given a deadline extension until July 15, to compensate for changes that were introduced to the terms and conditions. The initial deadline had been set at June 15.
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NewsGraduates for APM leadership
Graduation ceremonies were held in May for the APM Terminals Magnum/Magnet leadership class of 2007 in The Hague, Netherlands.
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SSS terminal tender at Barcelona
Barcelona port authority is scheduled to issue a tender in respect of a new short sea terminal in the third quarter of this year, some 12 months later than originally planned. Expected to bid are two Italian operators: Grandi Navi Veloci and Grimaldi Ná poles.
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Port Said tariff incentives
Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Co has implemented a range of pricing discounts to encourage exporters, importers & investors to co-operate with its container terminal and dry port. The incentives include a 50% reduction in reefer power tariffs and 10 days free storage of import containers.
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SP-PSA starts up with 'Alexandrite'
SP-PSA International Port, Vietnam''s first deep sea container terminal, has celebrated the official start of operations at its new terminal in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province with the arrival of the APL Alexandrite.
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Auto mooring to aid bulk congestion
A piece of kit that could result in increased sailing windows at congested bulk ports is a new take on the humble mooring system, and Australia''s Port of Hedland has been quick off the mark in adopting the technology.
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Seven Kalmar forklift trucks for Greece
Kalmar has received an order for three Kalmar DCD250-12LB forklift trucks and four DCE180-9 forklift trucks for Thessaloniki Port Authority in Northern Greece.
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NewsStriking congestion while the iron's hot
China''s revived ore interest is hitting ports hard, but there are ways to beat the queues, explains Patrik Wheater
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Prescott Lock opens
The new Prescott Lock, which gives barges of up to 350 tons direct access via the Thames and Bow Back Rivers to the UK''s London Olympics site at Stratford, has opened.
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Southampton hosts futures debate
Southampton Port is to play host to the UK''s annual Port City Futures Convention on July 13.
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Barry Parker Opinion submission May 5 2009
It usually takes an oil spill, collision or, lately, a pirate attack, for maritime stories to make the front pages of newspaper, or the top of the hour on prime time TV news.
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NewsAustralasian feature -- Port Melbourne Profile
As guardian of the land/sea interface, Melbourne takes its role in maritime trade seriously. Iain MacIntyre reports
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Finding the elusive alternative revenue stream
While there is no ''quick fix'' from the stimulus packages, there is considerable scope for "new initiatives" as some governments are keen to support innovative technologies and new sources of energy to modernise infrastructure.
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Liebherr in Olympics
Liebherr is playing an important role in the 2014 Winter Olympics to be hosted in Sochi, Russia.
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NewsCan ports and terminals benefit from government stimulus packages?
Can ports and terminals really benefit from government stimulus packages? Mark Wandless and Cé cile Schlub find out
