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    Essar demerging ports business

    2011-02-23T10:00:00Z

    India''s Essar Shipping, Ports and Logistics Ltd is de-merging its ports and shipping businesses, creating two independent companies. However, over the next three years, it intends to invest $730m to double its cargo capacity.

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    DP World rejects debt crisis

    2011-02-23T10:00:00Z

    DP World has denied that it is in talks to restructure the company and seek new terms for its debt. Rumours arose following its decision to sell off its equity stake in Australian ports. However, the company says this was simply to allow it to concentrate on faster growing markets.

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    Don't write off offsetting tactics

    2011-02-23T10:00:00Z

    The Abatement Cost Curve is playing its part in the trend of diminishing returns from cutting emissions, says Jem Porcaro of CarbonNeutral, and ports are no exception.

  • The PLUG shore power system automatically mates and disconnects,
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    Automatic shore power beats the cold

    2011-02-23T10:00:00Z

    Oslo port terminal and the ‘Color Magic’ ro-pax are to be equipped with a compact, automatically linked shore-power system, which means less exposure for port personnel to the often harsh conditions on the quay.

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    United Arab Emirates shipping industry committed to reducing sea freight emissions

    2011-02-22T11:30:00Z

    The United Arab Emirates Shipping Association (UAESA) is taking a lead position regionally and globally regarding the shipping industry’s response to climate change.

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    APMT to stump up $992m for Limon

    2011-02-22T10:00:00Z

    Paul Gallie, APM Terminals'' director of Central and South American investments has costed the proposed new container terminal in Costa Rica''s Limón province at around $992m. The reference price in the tender was $950m, but only APM Terminals bid for the project.

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    Indian ports to have freedom to set tariffs

    2011-02-22T10:00:00Z

    India''s Shipping Ministry believes that major ports should be able to implement market pricing, instead of leaving this to the port regulator, the Tariff Authority of Major Ports (Tamp).

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    NZ urged to follow Australia master plan lead

    2011-02-22T10:00:00Z

    Transport Minister Steven Joyce is being implored to take heed of the inaugural Australian Ports Master Plan by both the New Zealand Shippers'' Council and coastal operator Pacifica Shipping.

  • Thirteen of Bromma’s YTR40E spreaders with load sensors are going to Santos
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    Spreaders to keep costs down in Santos

    2011-02-22T10:00:00Z

    A recently developed spreader with load-sensing technology has found a place in the newly developing Latin American market.

  • President Mutharika assumed that fuel shortages in Malawi were the fault of port congestion in Mozambique
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    Malawian fuel shortages due to Mozambican port congestion?

    2011-02-21T11:54:00Z

    It seems that the bickering between Mozambique and Malawi isn’t over yet since Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika blamed congested Mozambique ports for fuel shortages in the landlocked country.

  • Port Strategy: Shoreside power solutions can help cut port emissions
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    False impressions

    2011-02-21T10:00:00Z

    Martin Rushmere discovers that while the road to carbon savings starts out smooth, potholes threaten progress down the way

  • Ennore is looking to a floatation to help fund its expansion projects
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    Ennore to go public

    2011-02-21T10:00:00Z

    Ennore Port Ltd (EPL) has gained approval from its board for a public floatation, seeking funds of approximately $110m in return for 10% of its equity.

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    Suape’s triple tender whammy

    2011-02-21T10:00:00Z

    The North Eastern Brazilian port of Suape has issued tenders for three new terminals. Currently, Suape has five operational quays, with four more under construction. In all, investment will amount to $1.55bn over the next four years.

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    GT closes for want of traffic

    2011-02-21T10:00:00Z

    For the first time since it opened in September 1995, the Italian transhipment hub of Gioia Tauro was forced to close for 30 hours in January because of lack of traffic.

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    Columbia terminal plumps for APS system

    2011-02-20T21:00:00Z

    The $250m Terminal de Contenedores de Buenaventura (TCBuen) development in Colombia is to invest in partially automated systems.

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    Cargotec to acquire Navis

    2011-02-20T21:00:00Z

    Cargotec has entered into an agreement to acquire terminal operator systems (TOS) provider Navis from Zebra Technologies. The transaction value is approximately $190M. Navis will continue its business with its customers as an independent part of Cargotec irrespective of equipment supplier.

  • Port Strategy: The IAPH's Fer van de Laar wants to increase the number of ports adopting port climate goals
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    IAPH ups targets for green initiatives

    2011-02-20T20:56:00Z

    The International Association of Ports and Harbors is to increase its targets for the uptake of “green” projects under the World Ports Climate Initiative.

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    Historic year for Uruguayan port traffic

    2011-02-20T20:55:00Z

    Alberto Diaz, president of the National Ports Authority of Uruguay, has forecast that 2011 will be a record year for container throughput, beating the previous historic high registered in 2008. Last year, throughput rose 12%, with the last quarter setting new records.

  • SCCT operations have, so far, been winning against the problems despite the protests, but the unrest may yet cause more delays
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    Egyptian terminals dealing with backlog

    2011-02-20T20:52:00Z

    Against an unpredictable political situation, Egyptian ports and terminals were still on their feet and working to clear congestion in February – although this could change with little notice.

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    DP World quits Mina Zayed

    2011-02-20T20:52:00Z

    DP World has ceded management of Mina Zayed to Abu Dhabi Terminals. It had previously enjoyed a five-new management contract at the site. ADT is a joint-venture between Abu Dhabi Ports Company (75%) and Mubadala Infrastructure Partners (25%). However, DP World will continue in the joint-venture it currently enjoys at ...