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Port Klang terminal operator Northport is to spend $152m over the next two to three years on expanding existing facilities, including the construction of a 350-metre container berth that will boost the…

Radical changes need to be made to Indias decision-making process if it is to achieve its aim of doubling port capacity to 1.5bn tonnes by 2011-12.

The Pakistani minister responsible for ports and shipping is reviewing previous government policy on the ports sector and has promised to make necessary changes to bring it in line with international standards.…

JNPT is once again experiencing congestion problems with reports suggesting that anything between 20,000-25,000 import-export boxes are awaiting clearance at any one time. Growing traffic is said to be exacerbating the problem.

DP World, which already manages the Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal at the Chinese port of Qingdao, says it is seeking additional investment opportunities in the city. Company president, Ahmed bin Sulayem, has…

Vietnamsfirst purpose-built container port is increasing its berthing space by a morethan a third.

Vycons Regen flywheel energy-saving units will be installed in six new ZPMC rubber-tyred gantry cranes scheduled for delivery this year. The units are on order for Chinese  Xiamen Songyu Container Terminal.