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EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A new range of Kalmar F-series heavy forklift trucks has been launched. The DCF180-250 range has four models with lift capacities spanning from 18 to 25 tonnes. The range promises cleaner engines…

23rd July 2011

Kalmar forklifts promise cleaner engines

23rd July 2011

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Winn Marine LLC has announced plans for a major expansion of its Clarksville port operations, positioning Montgomery County to become the largest commercial water port on the Cumberland River.

23rd July 2011

Clarksville expansion

23rd July 2011

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) recently completed annual wetlands monitoring at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal and a threatened and endangered species survey and ecological habitat assessment at the Port…

23rd July 2011

Georgia completes wetlands monitoring

23rd July 2011

ASIA

ASIA

The dredging work on the approach channel of Shanghai’s Waigaoqiao terminal has recently been completed, increasing the water level to 12.5 metres, according to China Transport News.

23rd July 2011

Yangtze gets deeper approach

23rd July 2011

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

The message isnt getting through on the same old insurance risks, as Felicity Landon finds out

22nd July 2011

Repeat after me

22nd July 2011

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

APM Terminals has rebuffed rumours that there may be friction between the incoming government and its own new operation at Callao, saying there is a “tight” and positive embrace between the two.

21st July 2011

Callao authorities still onboard says APMT

21st July 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Over the last decade, the rise of free trade agreements, deregulation of many economies and expanding volumes have all helped increase private investment in the ports’ sector, but there are pitfalls to…

21st July 2011

Snakes and ladders path for investment

21st July 2011

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Konecranes is again on the acquisition path: it has recently bought out Saudi Cranes & Steel Works Factory Company and in June acquired the service business assets of Spanish crane and service…

21st July 2011

Konecranes acquisitions in Saudi and Spanish markets

21st July 2011

EUROPE

EUROPE

In the first four months of this year, the port of Lisbon has cut costs by €1m ($1.45m). The majority of this (88%) came from renegotiating external contracts and the remainder from…

13th July 2011

Lisbon cuts costs and deficit

13th July 2011

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Investors are being given the chance to share in Queensland’s coal bonanza.

13th July 2011

Queensland coal haul offered to investors

13th July 2011