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NewsTincan Orders
Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT) has ordered two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbour cranes for its terminal in Lagos, Nigeria
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NewsABP HUMBER: FIVE YEAR CRANE PROGRAMME
Associated British Ports (ABP) is rolling out a five-year and GBP32 million crane programme that involves new crane purchase, the comprehensive refurbishment of existing cranes and investing in landside equipment. Maximising eco-friendliness is a central theme of the programme.
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NewsCARGOTEC PLOTS A NEW STRUCTURE AND GROWTH
Cargo-handling machinery group Cargotec has announced that it is to exit the heavy port crane part of its Kalmar business and is also now considering putting MacGregor up for sale.
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VE Process in Busan
The second phase of the New Port North Container Terminal in Busan has moved a step closer.
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NewsKN TO BUILD OUT MONTEVIDEO
Katoen Natie (KN) has confi rmed it has reached an agreement with the Government of Uruguay for additional investment at the Port of Montevideo.
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NewsBETTER BOLLARDS
With proper specification, testing and tapping into smart solutions today’s marine bollards can contribute a lot to safe and efficient vessel berthing. John Bensalhia reports
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RAIL GETS PRIORITY IN LONG BEACH
The USWC port of Long Beach has put rail improvements at the top of its agenda under its 10-year/US$2.278 billion capital expenditure programme.
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Marchwood Go
Solent Gateway Ltd (SGL) holds the 35-year lease (until 2051), to develop and operate the 83 hectare Marchwood Port on the River Test opposite the Port of Southampton
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Texas Upgrades
Ports in Texas on the US Gulf Coast ports are to benefit from Biden Administration spending plans.
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NewsBANGLADESH LAND MANOEUVRES
The JICA funded new port project in Matarbari, Bangladesh is all systems go again after resolving problems related to necessary land acquisition. In contrast, the PSA-backed Bay Terminal project is reported to have hit a stumbling block due to the high costs associated with acquiring 803 acres of land.
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NewsGRAIN: SYSTEM INNOVATION
Grain handling and storage system innovation continues apace. John Bensalhia highlights recent developments in the supply sector
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NewsTHE MANAUS YO-YO SPINS…
Superterminais has stepped up the battle for market share in Manaus, the Amazon port city, with the implementation of a new investment plan. Rob Ward reports
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NewsVITORIA MODEL LAUNCHED
The port management body for port Vitoria has been privatised. As Rob Ward explains it represents a test case for similar privatisations to come including for Santos
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NewsSTS10 RIVALRY HOTS UP
There are two schools of thought about the role of the forthcoming STS10 terminal concession in Santos, Brazil – an ECSA hub or another terminal to promote greater competition. Rob Ward examines the arguments
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NewsUNDER PRESSURE
Central and South Vietnam has been a hotbed of container port activity, with the dominant share of national volumes and terminal investments. AJ Keyes assesses if this will continue
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NewsJUNIOR PARTNER
Container volumes at Haiphong port have grown in recent years, but overall traffi c is steadily slipping away from the north of Vietnam. AJ Keyes considers if this position is expected to change in the future
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NewsBIG SPENDING PLANS
Vietnam is already a major manufacturing hub, with further potential to off er an alternative option to China. AJ Keyes examines future port development plans
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NewsMOMBASA MACHINATIONS
Another attempt is underway to introduce the private sector into container handling operations in Mombasa but like its predecessors this process is attracting criticism. Mike Mundy reports
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Gloria for Uwe Kleinwort
Kalmar, of Finland, is supplying German vehicle provider, UWE Kleinwort Gmbh, with fi e new, 45-ton lifting capacity Gloria reachstackers.
