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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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CARGOTEC 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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PSA CONSOLIDATION IN HALIFAX
PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) has consolidated its position at the Canadian East Coast port of Halifax (NS) by acquiring the second major cargo terminal at the port, in a process that will enable the company to better plan its future operating activities.
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KN 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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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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BANGLADESH 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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GRAIN: SYSTEM INNOVATION
Grain handling and storage system innovation continues apace. John Bensalhia highlights recent developments in the supply sector
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THE 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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VITORIA 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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STS10 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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UNDER 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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JUNIOR 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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BIG 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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MOMBASA 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.
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Ferrari: Hybrid and Electric
CVS Ferrari and Aidrivers have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing autonomous container handling equipment.
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….AND YARA MARINE TECHNOLOGIES FOLLOWS THE SAME PATH
Finnish ferry operator, Finnlines, has signed a new contract with Yara Marine Technologies of Norway for the installation of specialist shore power systems to three of its vessels.
