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SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Concessions for port operations in Brazil’s Manaus and Aratu ports are to be released by the end of the year, according to port sources.

22nd September 2010

Manaus concession awaited

22nd September 2010

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

During the Cold War the world held its breath, watched and wondered if Russia had ambitions to take over the world by force.

21st September 2010

New dynamics after Russia’s export ban

21st September 2010

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Georgia Port Authority has upped its green credentials with its newest facility, Annex 2.

21st September 2010

GPA takes green gains to heart

21st September 2010

EUROPE

EUROPE

Two neighbours in Denmarks Port of Aarhus have merged to foster a stronger position in the Danish and Baltic markets.

20th September 2010

Aarhus merger streamlines operations

20th September 2010

EUROPE

EUROPE

International Car Operators (ICO) and Rhenus Holding Belgium have formed a joint venture company, Zeebrugge Breakbulk Terminal (ZBT), to cater for the breakbulk and project market. The terminal will be located at…

20th September 2010

Zeebrugge breakbulk terminal launched

20th September 2010

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) senior fellow Brent Layton has challenged the prevalence of local authority ownership in the local port scene and effectively accused two of the country’s leading…

20th September 2010

Top ports accused of loss-leading

20th September 2010

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Cereals are packed in boxes for the world’s breakfast tables – can port operators do the same? Stuart Pearcey reports.

20th September 2010

Going against the grain

20th September 2010

ASIA

ASIA

The recovery in the global economy and shipping industry has prompted the Port of Singapore to reduce its port dues concession.

16th September 2010

Singapore reduces dues concession

16th September 2010

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

New South Wales has a new Minister for Ports and Waterways. Eric Roozendaal has been chosen by Premier Kristina Keneally and will also remain as Treasurer. Mr Roozendaal had six months in…

16th September 2010

NSW ports minister announced

16th September 2010

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

European interest rates are currently very competitive, since the reference Euribor index is at a historically low level, writes Alex Hughes.

16th September 2010

Transparent process for those in good financial health

16th September 2010