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    Lyttelton recovery plan approved

    2016-01-27T11:17:00Z

    Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) has received Government sign-off on its recovery plan, launching the significant repair and rebuild necessary to fully recover from the damage received during the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

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    Auckland reviews challenges

    2016-01-27T11:17:00Z

    Ports of Auckland (PoAL) acting chairperson Rodger Fisher has predicted the 2015-2016 financial year will deliver a “subdued” result for his firm, particularly in light of softening global dairy prices and a falling New Zealand Dollar.

  • Concerns: PSA's Antwerp hub is under EC investigation
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    EC announces Antwerp ‘state aid’ investigation

    2016-01-26T20:33:00Z

    The European Commission has opened an ‘in-depth investigation’ into state aid allegations relating to two container terminal operators in the Port of Antwerp.

  • Lost out: rapporteur Knut Fleckenstein failed to secure a mandate to negotiate with the Council. Credit: European Parliament
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    Confusion after MEPs halt progress of ports regulation

    2016-01-26T20:33:00Z

    Reports of ‘chaos and confusion’ have emerged in Brussels after a crucial vote by MEPs halted the progress of the controversial Port Services Regulation in its tracks.

  • APM terminals and Compas SA signed a deal to develop Cartagena
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    APM Terminals closes Cartagena deal

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    APM Terminals and Columbian-based port and terminal operating company, Compañia de Puertos Asociados S.A., have finalised the incorporation of Cartagena Container Terminal Operator, or CCTO; a new joint venture, which will manage and operate Compas S.A.’s existing multipurpose facility in Cartagena.

  • DP World and RDIF will invest a total of $2bn in Russian port facilities
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    DP World to invest in Russian infrastructure

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    DP World and the Russian Direct Investment Fund, or RDIF, have launched a new joint venture company targeting ports, transportation and logistics infrastructure in Russia.

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    Online platform showcases Antwerp investment opportunities

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    Investors looking for available locations in the Port of Antwerp can now view a complete list of real estate on offer in the port area via a unique online platform.

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    SOHAR celebrates record throughput

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    SOHAR Port and Freezone has announced its best throughput figures to date, having handled an average of 1m tons per week in 2015.

  • Port of Savannah moved 3.73m teu in 2015 Credit: Stephen B. Morton
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    Georgia Ports Authority celebrates record container volumes

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    Georgia Ports Authority achieved record container volumes in 2015, with its flagship Port of Savannah moving a record-breaking 3.73m teu, representing an increase of 391,356 teu, or 11.7%, from 2014.

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    Volumes rise at German terminals

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    The EUROGATE Group increased container handling volumes at its German terminals by 1.5% in 2015, reaching 8.2m teu.

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    Cavotec and Wärtsilä to develop mooring system

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    Cavotec Group and Wärtsilä have signed an agreement to jointly develop the world’s first combined induction charging and automatic mooring concept.

  • Grupo CICE to rely on Konecranes for Veracruz terminal
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    Konecranes wins large crane order

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    Konecranes has received an order for two rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Grupo CICE, for its multipurpose terminal in Veracruz, Mexico.

  • One of the facilities in India, Priya Blue Industries
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    Transitional measures for ship recycling

    2016-01-26T14:23:00Z

    Shipping companies are being advised to use the newly launched Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships and Recycling.

  • All hours: Finland's Raahe has been kept open all year round for over 40 years
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    Braving the elements

    2016-01-26T11:14:00Z

    Extreme winter conditions needn''t bring a port to its knees, explains Alex Hughes

  • All angles: IDB provides financing for both port infrastructure and handling equipment. Credit: IDB
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    Finding funding

    2016-01-26T10:49:00Z

    Financing is not a hurdle to development for most Latin American ports, explains Alex Hughes

  • A pier mounted charging station provides safe and secure connections
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    Wireless marine charging concept

    2016-01-26T09:42:00Z

    Wärtsilä and Cavotec have signed an agreement to jointly develop a combined induction charging and automatic mooring concept.

  • Upscaled: high capacity handling equipment is just as important as draft. Credit: H Fernandes/Vale
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    Innovation drive

    2016-01-25T16:56:00Z

    Bigger ships have pushed the technological envelope for bulk ports, finds Stevie Knight

  • Protection: perimeter fencing needs to be robust. Credit: Port of Everett
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    Secure futures

    2016-01-25T16:17:00Z

    John Bensalhia looks at how port security can be improved safely and cost effectively

  • Leaders: many novel fuels are reaching commercial viability: ports willing to offer them may gain the advantage
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    Pour point

    2016-01-25T16:17:00Z

    Stevie Knight finds that there is no simple path for ports looking to offer new fuels

  • Construction LNG receiving and regasification terminal will begin in late-2016
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    Agreement for HiLoad LNG regasification terminal

    2016-01-25T09:59:00Z

    HiLoad LNG AS, a subsidiary of Sevan Marine, has signed a Technology License Agreement with Vires Energy Corporation for an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in the Philippines.