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Sines president suggests PSA could leave
The president of Sines port authority, João Franco, has warned that the existing container terminal concessionaire, PSA, could leave the port if the government does not agree to its proposal for a concession extension and to extend the breakwater.
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NewsDP World to build new Ecuadorian port
DP World is to invest a total of $1.2bn in building the new Posorja deep water port in Ecuador. In the first phase, $530m will be required.
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Yildrim to upgrade Puerto Bolívar
The Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa has confirmed that a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Turkish terminal operating group Yildrim to implement a new terminal at Puerto Bolívar. The MoU covers the final design, financing, equipment acquisition, operation and maintenance. This will translate into an initial investment of ...
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NewsTerex and Konecranes merger on hold
US cargo handling specialist, Terex Corporation, has announced that it is putting on hold its merger with Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes amid speculation that it will instead accept a buy out from Chinese manufacturer Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd.
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APM Terminals Mumbai goes paperless
APM Terminals Mumbai is now providing shipping lines with the required Export Form 13 for export containers entering the terminal by truck electronically.
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NewsDundee ready for UK decommissioning onslaught
Forth Ports Limited has announced that it plans to make a large investment in the Port of Dundee.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd signs up for XVELA pilot
German transportation specialist, Hapag-Lloyd, will become the first shipping company to use an innovative, cloud-based stowage-planning software developed by US supplier XVELA.
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NewsPort of Ravenna deploys new Liebherr reachstacker
The Italian Port of Ravenna, has put to use its LRS 545, the first in a new range of reachstackers manufactured by German cargo handling specialist, Liebherr Maritime Cranes.
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NewsStudy group identifies Auckland alternatives
The Port Future Study’s Consensus Working Group (CWG) has released initial work identifying a long list of areas being considered as options to meet Auckland’s future demand for port activities.
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NewsCargotec excited by potential of 'megatrends'
Finnish cargo-handling giant, Cargotec, has released its 2015 annual review, highlighting ‘megatrends’ which offer new opportunities.
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NewsTilbury poised for significant expansion
Forth Ports is poised for dramatic expansion at the Port of Tilbury after acquiring the adjacent site of the now-closed Tilbury Power Station.
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NewsShotblasting on Solent reduces environmental footprint
Solent-based Lymington Yacht Haven and boat-fitters, Jeremy Rogers Ltd, have joined forces to create a new environmentally friendly blasting process.
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MGI launches 'revolutionary' software
The ARROW team at MGI has developed its near Cargo Community System (CCS), the Ci5.
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NewsDanish Ports Association
Danish Ports is the national association of commercial ports in Denmark.
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NewsClimate target ‘impossible’ without curbing shipping emissions
The 1.5/2°C climate warming limit agreed at the recent Paris summit will be impossible to meet unless Europe and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) introduce measures to cut shipping emissions, warn Seas at Risk and Transport & Environments (T&E).
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NewsAsciano dumps Brookfield for Qube
Australian freight logistics company, Asciano, has formally rejected a takeover offer by Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc. after it failed to match a higher bid from Asciano’s rival Qube Holdings Ltd.
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NewsNew LNG project in Denmark
The Bunker Holding Group has established a collaborative effort with Danish partners in the green-energy market to launch a new LNG project.
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Sydney rebranding precursor to new terminal announcement?
The Harbour Port Development Partners (HPDP) and the Port of Sydney have announced its proposed new container terminal will be known as Novaporte.
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Drones used to monitor pollution in Bosphorus Strait
Istanbul’s Metropolitan Municipality will use surveillance drones to prevent further pollution of the Bosphorus Strait according to local media reports.
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NewsMaersk developing sustainable ship recycling in India
The Maersk Group has announced its commitment to helping selected ship recycling yards in Alang, India upgrade facilities and practices to comply with the company’s standards.
