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Brazil’s 5,000 unwanted boxes
The number of containers either seized by the federal authorities or not picked up by importers has resulted in 5,000 unwanted boxes being abandoned at Brazilian ports, challenging the ability of the ports to continue to store them on dock.
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Reclamation bill pleases ports
Legislation to return New Zealand ports to their pre-2004 status - when they were granted a fee simple title on land created as a result of reclamation - has been applauded by the country’s 15-member port company chief executive group.
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Tyres for larger machines
A range of port tyres adapted especially for the trend toward larger capacity machines has been developed by Duratread.
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NewsICTSI rebuffs Manila accusation
Claims that construction of ICTSI''s new berth 6 at Manila is illegal have been rejected by the terminal operator – and waters have been calmed by the Mayor.
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NewsIs the cascade effect a threat, an opportunity, or both?
Outside factors are influencing the plans of both the Black Sea and the Baltic ports
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Kiel goes to greater lengths
The opening of Kiel’s Schwedenkai terminal marks the beginning of a new era according to the port – underscoring the point with the new architectural terminal building which is to be a landmark for the city.
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Transas wins Libyan contract
Vessel tracking management specialist Transas Marine has signed a “multi-million Euro” VTMS contract with Libyan Ports and Maritime Transport Authority (PMTA). Transas will now supply and install Libya’s national scale Coastal Surveillance System covering almost 2,000 km of coastline and the country’s 15 main ports.
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Greenfield development setbacks at Indian ports
In 2009-2010, the private sector handled 34% of all cargo passing through India''s ports, compared with 27% in the previous year, a figure which is expected to rise to 50% within the next five years, according to new figures.
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Fremantle backs truck plan
Fremantle Ports has indicated its support for the ACCC competition watchdog plan to give preference in terminal access to trucks engaged in dual runs.
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Predictive scheduling tool launched
A new port scheduling system has been developed to predict where future problems may arise - and then also help to re-plan accordingly.
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HPUK gains carbon award
Carbon footprint reduction at Hutchison Ports UK has stemmed from both “small actions” from employees as well as significant investment, according to the company''s David Gledhill.
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Liberia backs Freeport privatisation
Matilda Parker, managing director of Liberia''s National Port Authority, has u-turned on her opposition to the $120m agreement signed between APM Terminals and the government.
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Container depots and lines draw swords
New Zealand’s International Container Lines Committee (ICLC) is balking at new fees announced by container depots.
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NewsRussian recovery
The ‘Russian factor’ means strengths and weaknesses for the region’s ports, says Stevie Knight
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Congestion crisis deepens at Chittagong
A monitoring committee consisting of major port stakeholders has given Chittagong Port Authority a list of nine recommendations aimed at improving efficiency at the congested port.
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India celebrates first e-terminal
DP World-operated Chennai Container Terminal has become India''s first e-terminal. Customers using the terminal can now undertake many standard paperwork actions online, including basic container tracking services.
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Spanish ports take a mauling as recession bites
The recession that hit Spanish ports in 2008 led to serious financial problems that continue to this day at more than two-thirds of the nation’s ports, new figures reveal.
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New collective bargaining agreement in Bilbao
Port workers at the Spanish port of Bilbao have signed a new collective bargaining agreement covering 2009-2010, bringing to an end the threat of layoffs and temporary cuts to working hours.
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DP World to double Sokhna capacity
Egypt has given DP World the green light for an ambitious expansion plan at its Sokhna base.
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Single bid for Ponnani development
Just a single investor has responded to the Kerala government''s tender aimed at finding a private sector partner to help develop the port of Ponnani, Chennai-based High Valley Infra Projects. An estimated budget of 7.6bn will be required to develop the port, which will then be able to accommodate vessels ...
