News

EUROPE

EUROPE

Despite being hit very hard by the slump, the Black Sea region is on its way back – but Odessa’s dream of hub status remains unlikely to be fulfilled.

7th October 2010

Odessa’s dream founders on summit

7th October 2010

EUROPE

EUROPE

“The crisis is over” Kim Fejfer of APM Terminals told CNN news, but there’s a sting in the tale of the forecast.

7th October 2010

Tremendous growth ahead – for some

7th October 2010

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

The proper start to commercial operations at Umm Qasr’s Berth 8 marks a small but significant step in the development of Iraqs infrastructure, with the mobile harbour cranes presently on their way.

7th October 2010

Iraq’s gateway moves forward

7th October 2010

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Crane capacity and cargo are imperative to grab selection, reports Patrik Wheater

7th October 2010

Grab the right tool

7th October 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics.

6th October 2010

Pioneering box wash launched

6th October 2010

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

Dover is snatching the headlines in the debate over the privatisation of trust ports – but many others could be in the “firing line” and are anxious for legal advice and support.

5th October 2010

A privatisation affair

5th October 2010

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

Europe’s Environmental Impact Assessment process is set to become ‘increasingly laborious’, thanks to an EC review. Felicity Landon reports.

4th October 2010

A tougher environment

4th October 2010

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Oman’s port of Sohar is in the process of selecting an operator for its new bulk terminal, which will handle both aggregates and minerals.

4th October 2010

Sohar seeks bulk operator

4th October 2010

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Two investors have divested their holdings in South Australian ports operator Flinders Ports.

2nd October 2010

Flinders investors divest stakes

2nd October 2010

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Chiles Public Companies System (SEP) has approved the issue of tenders for new terminal concessions in the ports of San Antonio and Valparaiso.

2nd October 2010

Valparaiso and San Antonio tenders get green light

2nd October 2010

EUROPE

EUROPE

In August, Spain passed new legislation amending its Ports Law governing common user ports, which was first introduced in 2003.

2nd October 2010

New Spanish Ports Law enacted

2nd October 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Cargotec is celebrating a flood of orders for its Kalmar port equipment in Europe and the Americas.

2nd October 2010

Cargotec racks up new orders

2nd October 2010

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Three foundation customers have been obtained to underpin the proposed Oakajee deepwater port in Western Australia.

1st October 2010

Oakajee users sign MoUs

1st October 2010

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Despite the various codes of practice, Maritime Notices and the requirements of the Electricity Act, offshore renewable energy developments are increasingly causing problems.

1st October 2010

Protecting shipping lanes

1st October 2010

THE INSURER

THE INSURER

Just as the package deal has for long been one of the simplest ways of organising a vacation, the package has become the favoured route for the majority of port and terminal…

30th September 2010

Neat little packages

30th September 2010

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

A ports magazine, e-news and series of events specifically aimed at issues thrown up by the growing environmental agenda is the subject of a new venture by Mercator Media.

30th September 2010

A way through the growth of Green

30th September 2010

ASIA

ASIA

The prominence of China’s river ports is to increase as a result of rising fuel prices, worsening road congestion and a search for greener forms of transport, according to a new report.

30th September 2010

Chinese ports to benefit from waterways push

30th September 2010

EUROPE

EUROPE

A new venture is on the lookout for Russian port acquisitions and has already created a fund to pursue opportunities in “the complete logistics chain” in the region.

30th September 2010

Russian assets ‘earmarked’ for acquisition

30th September 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A ports magazine, e-news and series of events specifically aimed at issues thrown up by the growing environmental agenda is the subject of a new venture by Mercator Media.

30th September 2010

A way through the growth of Green

30th September 2010

ASIA

ASIA

China Merchants Holdings (CMH) has signed a $450m deal with Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and the local conglomerate Aitken Spence to build a new container terminal at the port of Colombo.

30th September 2010

China Merchants to operate Colombo terminal

30th September 2010

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

The Chamber of Shipping has warned of ‘severe consequences’ if the UK’s offshore wind power planning process isn’t tightened up. Felicity Landon reports

30th September 2010

Reap what you sow

30th September 2010

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Three-quarters of Altamira’s expansion work has been completed, with operations scheduled to commence in the first quarter of next year, according to officials.

30th September 2010

Altamira extension on track for 2011 opening

30th September 2010

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Economic and mining growth in Peru has put pressure on both general cargo and mineral facilities in Callao, but this is about to change as the port pulls together a number of…

29th September 2010

Callao expansion still open to interest

29th September 2010