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THE ANALYST

THE ANALYST

COMMENT: In fully private markets, the ‘invisible hand’ ensures the survival of the fittest, writes Peter de Langen.

3rd February 2017

The benefits of togetherness

3rd February 2017

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Are extended container dwell times beyond a terminals control? Felicity Landon finds out

3rd February 2017

Seaside shuffle

3rd February 2017

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

As one of the more controversial types of cargo, livestock challenges can catch ports of the hoof, John Bensalhia reports

3rd February 2017

Creature comfort

3rd February 2017

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Unmanned ground vehicles promise to ease port security burdens, explains Alex Hughes

3rd February 2017

Security sentinels

3rd February 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Intra-port rail shuttles are gaining market share in ports in Europe, explains Alex Hughes

3rd February 2017

Do the locomotion

3rd February 2017

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The Port Authority of Valencia Is planning a major investment to expand its port facilities to better accommodate LNG at its three harbours in Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia.

2nd February 2017

Valencia expansion plans

2nd February 2017

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

In his newly proposed budget, Florida Governor Rick Scott has threatened to withdraw funding from the state’s ports if they pursue trade deals with Cuba.

2nd February 2017

Funding threat for US ports with Cuban trade

2nd February 2017

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Green Marine is broadening the scope of its North American environmental certification programme by adding two performance indicators dealing with underwater noise emanating from ships and port activities.

2nd February 2017

Green Marine targets noise emissions

2nd February 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

In Costa Rica, the government has requested permission from APM Terminals Moín to build an access road connection to the new container terminal using part of the original concession area.

1st February 2017

GPS error results in revamped access road at Moín

1st February 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

In Guatemala, increasing pressure is being put on the government not to award a follow-on concession to APM Terminals for the Quetzal Container Terminal (TCQ), following its takeover of the original concessionaire,…

1st February 2017

Ports America sniffs around Quetzal concession

1st February 2017