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NewsMega-ships to tackle port congestion
The World Shipping Council says that mega-ships may be partly the answer to dealing with port congestion in addition to the benefits they bring to the shipping industry.
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Get ready for 24,000 teu, warns OECD
As the trend for ever-increasing container ship sizes continues, a new International Transport Forum (ITF)/ OECD report warns 24,000 teu vessels could be sailing the world’s oceans by 2020.
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NewsTurning point
Rotterdam is playing a long game with its massive Maasvlakte II development. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsRolling stock
ICTSI’s Adriatic hub is taking to the rails to bring its handling expertise to central Europe, finds Carly Fields
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NewsWar risk premiums
Instability and civil unrest can be business spur for neighbouring cargo terminals, finds Stevie Knight
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NewsRussian rollercoaster
Global Ports has learnt to take the rough with the smooth in the Russian box market. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsLarger than life
OSC''s Andrew Penfold examines the impact of ever-larger containerships on second tier ports
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NewsShort term pain
Coal price volatility has sent waves of concern through the world’s coal ports. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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NewsRough riders
For tough, challenging surfaces, ports need to look to rough terrain handlers, as John Bensalhia explains
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NewsAntwerp grants ‘green’ discount
The Port of Antwerp is rewarding vessels that use alternative technology to reduce emissions of particulates with a 15 to 20% discount on port dues.
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NewsSavannah scores record growth
The US Port of Savannah handled a record 335,337 teu in April – a 25.8% increase, or an additional 69,000 units – and saw strong growth in ro-ro traffic.
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SOLVO wins Bronka contract
SOLVO has signed a contract with the port operator-developer Fenix to implement the Solvo.TOS terminal operating system at the new Bronka Port in the Baltic.
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NewsIt’s good to talk
Carly Fields talks with Navis about its platform to get ports and carriers on the same page
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NewsReady for gas growth
Rising LNG ambitions mean gas terminals have to up their game. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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NewsBreaking the mould
Innovation abounds in breakbulk handling and operations management. Alex Hughes investigates
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NewsA fine project
Favourable location and direct infrastructure links can lead to a boom in project cargoes, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsPushing boundaries
Dredging has come a long way in the past 50 years, as the IADC can attest to. Felicity Landon finds out more
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NewsA fruity mix
Hueneme’s dominance in perishable goods handling kept the US labour dispute at bay. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsEurogate handles record volumes
The Eurogate Group recorded its highest ever container handling volumes in 2014, with a 4.2% increase, while revenue also rose by 5.3%.
