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MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

In the first nine months of 2010, DP World global traffic rose 15% to 36.7m teu, marking a return to 2008 levels.

4th December 2010

DP World returns to 2008 levels

4th December 2010

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

A 2% fall in revenue to NZ$17.8m (US$13.7m) and an after-tax loss of NZ$9.4m (US$7.2m) has been recorded by Port Marlborough during the financial year to June 30, 2010, a further 20%…

4th December 2010

Marlborough suffers further losses

4th December 2010

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

Welcome to the re-launched GreenPort magazine, and congratulations... because picking up a magazine that aims to tackle both environmental issues and business is, after all, an act of faith that theres more…

3rd December 2010

First words….

3rd December 2010

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

Before you wince at the idea of trying to both be environmentally friendly and squeeze out some extra cost savings, you might try a few things out that are fairly easy to…

3rd December 2010

Easy energy gains

3rd December 2010

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

APM Terminals, which is focusing strongly on emerging markets, says it is taking the “good lessons” it has learned from its environmental programme to concessions in China, India and Brazil.

3rd December 2010

The ‘good lessons’

3rd December 2010

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

The UK ports industry is weathering the recession, showing a measure of its resilience. This is likely to remain a necessary quality as business continues in an environment of political and economic…

3rd December 2010

Opportunities in a climate of uncertainty

3rd December 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Transas recently launched its Navi-Harbour 4.3, providing functionality enhancements in radar processing, and record and play back usability, among other things.

3rd December 2010

Transas targets shore-based pilotage

3rd December 2010

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

Sharjah-based Gulftainer Group is showcasing their commitment to marine conservation by sponsoring two turtles and extending their support to a conservation project.

3rd December 2010

Turtles get support from Gulftainer

3rd December 2010

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

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.

3rd December 2010

Eco-auto box wash

3rd December 2010

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

Konecranes received an order for five electric RTG (rubber tired gantry) cranes to be delivered to port operator Nemport in Nemrut, Aliaga Bay.

3rd December 2010

Turkish eco-crane order

3rd December 2010

AFRICA

AFRICA

South African ports operator Transnet is planning a $1bn bond issue early next year to fund infrastructure upgrades to include offloading 7,300 km of branch railway lines as private-sector concessions.

3rd December 2010

Transnet bonds target infrastructure

3rd December 2010

ASIA

ASIA

Bangladeshs Shipping Minister has put forward plans to boost efficiency at the port of Chittagong by the end of 2010, kick-starting the project with consultations with stakeholders.

3rd December 2010

Chittagong efficiency in the firing line

3rd December 2010

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Brazilian Ports Minister, Pedro Brito, has made available $10.27m to the Ceará ports authority for the improvement of the Port of Fortaleza. Part of the money will be spent on upgrading paving…

3rd December 2010

Fortaleza nets infrastructure funding

3rd December 2010

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Container terminal tenders for Valparaíso’s Terminal 2 and San Antonio’s Terminal Costanera Espigón have attracted interest from 17 potential bidders.

3rd December 2010

Chilean port tenders inspire bidders

3rd December 2010

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Expressions of interest for the 99-year lease of Abbot Point Coal Terminal have been invited by the Queensland Government. The Government plans to privatise a large proportion of state export infrastructure, and…

3rd December 2010

Abbot Point tender released

3rd December 2010

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

This afternoon, the General Assembly of ESPO unanimously re-elected Victor Schoenmakers for another mandate of two years as Chairman of the organisation. Mr. Schoenmakers is Director European and International Affairs at the…

3rd December 2010

Victor Schoenmakers starts second term as Chairman of ESPO

3rd December 2010

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Following an independent assessment the Port of Dover has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, reducing its carbon emissions by 13.2%.

3rd December 2010

Dover’s low carbon future

3rd December 2010

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

DP World’s London Gateway has been awarded the Environmental Protection prize in the Lloyd’s List Global Awards ceremony.

3rd December 2010

London Gateway gains prize

3rd December 2010

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Ports may be able to capitalise on the renewable energy sector’s need to lower costs.

3rd December 2010

Ports are part of renewable competition

3rd December 2010

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The UK’s present policy toward public bodies will have repercussions for ports and coastal environments. It’s not that there’s no need for a trim, but some of these bodies provide near irreplaceable…

3rd December 2010

UK cuts will have repercussions

3rd December 2010