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MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

DP World is to raise a $2.7bn syndicated loan to finance overseas investment and gentle corporate costs. 

25th October 2007

DP World IPO?

25th October 2007

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The Colombian government has refused permission to build a new coal port at Barú , a decision partly influenced by lobbying from the tourist sector, which believes that additional coal loading facilities…

25th October 2007

No to coal port at Barú

25th October 2007

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

At the helm of the largest port complex on the US East Coast, Rear Admiral Rick Larrabee takes it all in his stride, as Barry Parker finds out

24th October 2007

Interview: PANYNJs Admiral Rick Larrabee

24th October 2007

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Raising a bridge to improve access to a port is a thorny undertaking at the best of times, but hoisting a bridge that in 2006 accomodated 8.4m vehicles and is one the…

24th October 2007

No immediate fix for bridge contraints

24th October 2007

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

I woke with a start this morning with the  realisation that economics is alive and well. What caused this? The public statements by transportation providers trying to convince us otherwise. Let me…

24th October 2007

Economic Principles: Ignore Them At Your Peril

24th October 2007

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

With one of North Americas deepest harbours, Canadas Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal has opened for business, hoping to create a new high-speed, congestion-free trade Asia-North America corridor.

18th October 2007

Canadas Fairview eyes lucrative Asia trade

18th October 2007

EUROPE

EUROPE

Sines is another Iberian port to have experienced a rollercoaster ride in its fortunes in recent years. 

18th October 2007

Second chance for Sines

18th October 2007

EUROPE

EUROPE

During recent years, Maersk has looked to offset congestion at Algeciras by making use of nearby ports, two of which have received unexpected, but highly welcome boosts in traffic.Early in the new…

18th October 2007

The unlikely beneficiaries of Algeciras battle with congestion

18th October 2007

EUROPE

EUROPE

In north Portugal, Leixões, which can now receive panamax-size vessels, thanks to a major dredging programme, has celebrated a 14% first half hike in traffic, during which it handled 209,571 teu. A…

18th October 2007

Leixões ticks all the right boxes

18th October 2007

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Fender specialists advise that taking take a holistic look at berthing aids will give long term solutions.

18th October 2007

Design and Deliver

18th October 2007