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NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Civil works have begun at the Pacific port of Rodman in Panama, where PSA intends to build a container terminal to provide competition for the established Panama Port Company, which is a…

17th July 2009

Rodman work under way

17th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Camera solutions should be used to reduce excess expenditure from damage to stock, racking and forklift trucks themselves, as well as improving safety and efficiency, according to supplier Transmon Engineering.

17th July 2009

Forklift cameras given wider angle

17th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) has been launched to provide a representative voice to the maritime industry, while working to enhance and improve the professional interests of DPOs and related…

17th July 2009

Dynamic positioning group launched

17th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The latest trends in ports are automation of handling equipment and the move towards green initiatives, says Frans Kok at LXE.

16th July 2009

LXE

16th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

While industry statistics point to a dramatic reduction in sales of new forklift trucks within the UK, forklift manufacturer Jungheinrich, reports a surge in demand for used and refurbished trucks.

16th July 2009

Rise for refurbed forklifts

16th July 2009

THE NEW YORKER

THE NEW YORKER

Later this year, the US Congress will re-authorise the fuellingof surface transportation by the beleaguered Highway Trust fund. At atime that the Obama camp has now mandated even more improvements infleet efficiencies,…

15th July 2009

New Yorker Opinion- June 2009 issue

15th July 2009

ASIA

ASIA

PSA-Sical Terminals Ltd has been barred from bidding for the concession to operate a new container terminal at the southern Indian port of Tuticorin.

15th July 2009

PSA-Sical prohibited from Tuticorin bid

15th July 2009

EUROPE

EUROPE

Liscont container terminal in Lisbon continues to be embroiled in controversy.

15th July 2009

Controversy dogs Liscont

15th July 2009

EUROPE

EUROPE

Klaipeda State Seaport Authority is seeking new private sector investment to develop infrastructure in the port. Incoming chief executive Eugenijus Gentvilas has stressed an urgent need for partnership with private capital, pointing…

15th July 2009

Klaipeda courts private investment

15th July 2009

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The port authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has approved the lease extensions that will allow the operation and future development of its Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island.…

15th July 2009

New York developments

15th July 2009