News

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) has been launched to provide a representative voice to the maritime industry, while working to enhance and improve the professional interests of DPOs and related…

17th July 2009

Dynamic positioning group launched

17th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The latest trends in ports are automation of handling equipment and the move towards green initiatives, says Frans Kok at LXE.

16th July 2009

LXE

16th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

While industry statistics point to a dramatic reduction in sales of new forklift trucks within the UK, forklift manufacturer Jungheinrich, reports a surge in demand for used and refurbished trucks.

16th July 2009

Rise for refurbed forklifts

16th July 2009

THE NEW YORKER

THE NEW YORKER

Later this year, the US Congress will re-authorise the fuellingof surface transportation by the beleaguered Highway Trust fund. At atime that the Obama camp has now mandated even more improvements infleet efficiencies,…

15th July 2009

New Yorker Opinion- June 2009 issue

15th July 2009

ASIA

ASIA

PSA-Sical Terminals Ltd has been barred from bidding for the concession to operate a new container terminal at the southern Indian port of Tuticorin.

15th July 2009

PSA-Sical prohibited from Tuticorin bid

15th July 2009

EUROPE

EUROPE

Liscont container terminal in Lisbon continues to be embroiled in controversy.

15th July 2009

Controversy dogs Liscont

15th July 2009

EUROPE

EUROPE

Klaipeda State Seaport Authority is seeking new private sector investment to develop infrastructure in the port. Incoming chief executive Eugenijus Gentvilas has stressed an urgent need for partnership with private capital, pointing…

15th July 2009

Klaipeda courts private investment

15th July 2009

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The port authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has approved the lease extensions that will allow the operation and future development of its Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island.…

15th July 2009

New York developments

15th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kalmar has been awarded a contract to provide a fleet of shuttle carriers to TTI Algeciras SA in Spain.

15th July 2009

Spanish shuttle carriers pick up on efficiency

15th July 2009

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

Those seeking to sell terminals to raise much needed cash will be operating in a buyers market.

14th July 2009

Sellers need to wake up to todays lower prices

14th July 2009

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

Theoutlook for international port operators remains harsh but the economicdownturn could soon presage a fresh wave of consolidation, reportsMichael King

13th July 2009

Contract or expand?

13th July 2009

AFRICA

AFRICA

Sierra Leone Ports Authority is soon-to-be privatised by the National Commission for Privatisation. The commission has already concluded a survey and put together a written report, which has been discussed by all…

13th July 2009

Sierra Leone to privatise port authority

13th July 2009

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

There has been a double dose of good news delivered for the Brazilian port of Vitoria as, firstly, the Espirito Santo state government has promised to invest Reais242m ($125.4m) in the port…

13th July 2009

Double whammy for Brazils Vitoria

13th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

DP World has chosen Identec Solutions for its radio frequency identification technology at its Australian terminals.

13th July 2009

DPW signs with Identec

13th July 2009

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Dubai-based private equity fund, Abraaj Capital, has been linked to a 15% stake in DP World, an approach that has been confirmed by the terminal operator.

12th July 2009

DP World to sell equity stake as profits fall

12th July 2009

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Local sources claim that the proposed Panamanian mega-port of Farfá n will not now be implemented by the current government, which to date has been one of its biggest backers. Numerous attempts…

12th July 2009

Government out of time on Farfán

12th July 2009

ASIA

ASIA

SP-PSA International Port, Vietnams first deep sea container terminal, has celebrated the official start of operations at its new terminal in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province with the arrival of the…

10th July 2009

SP-PSA starts up with Alexandrite

10th July 2009

EUROPE

EUROPE

Graduation ceremonies were held in May for the APM Terminals Magnum/Magnet leadership class of 2007 in The Hague, Netherlands.

10th July 2009

Graduates for APM leadership

10th July 2009

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Co has implemented a range of pricing discounts to encourage exporters, importers & investors to co-operate with its container terminal and dry port. The incentives include…

10th July 2009

Port Said tariff incentives

10th July 2009

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kalmar has received an order for three Kalmar DCD250-12LB forklift trucks and four DCE180-9 forklift trucks for Thessaloniki Port Authority in Northern Greece.

10th July 2009

Seven Kalmar forklift trucks for Greece

10th July 2009