South America – Page 2
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NewsEcuador: Harmony sought
The turbulence now prevailing in Ecuador – spanning economics, business agility, security and other issues - is mirrored in the country’s maritime port sector
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NewsPeru’s megaport to set new standards
Peru is set to transform its port infrastructure and boost the economy with the development of a new megaport at Chancay
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NewsSFT equips Guyana’s newest port
A new port in Guyana is being equipped with ShibataFenderTeam solutions
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NewsFirst vacuum mooring for South America
Cavotec has installed an automated vacuum mooring system in Chile, reportedly the first such installation at a South American container terminal
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NewsDP World completes Peru expansion
DP World has completed a major US$400 million expansion project at the Port of Callao in Peru, boosting container handling capacity at the South Terminal by 80%
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NewsSAAM Terminals invests in crane operator training
SAAM Terminals has invested US$500,000 in a state-of-the-art simulator from Canadian firm CM Lab Simulators
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NewsDP World invests in South America
DP World is investing in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador to enhance capacity and operational efficiency
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NewsSan Antonio megaproject
Port stakeholders want to see more momentum behind the San Antonio new port Megaproject as a path to fending off new competition. Rob Ward reports
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NewsSTI Invests to Consolidate and Expand Box Volume
While the delays for expansion of the port of San Antonio continue, San Antonio International SA (STI, a SAAM subsidiary, and one of two box operators) is adding more capacity as best it can.
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NewsPanama colon container terminal controversy builds
The dispute surrounding a new container terminal development in Colon Container Port (PCCP), Panama, which has seen China’s Landbridge Group ousted from the project due to alleged failure to meet contractual commitments, is hotting up.
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NewsFour LBS 800 for Chibatao
Liebherr has delivered four LBS 800 barge slewing cranes to Porto Chibato…
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NewsBrazil: terminal sales?
There is a lot of talk in Brazil about terminal sales but so far that is it all it amounts to albeit well informed talk. Rob Ward identifies the players and actions to-date
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NewsCompetition builds
APMT Callao has been resourceful and navigated through a difficult year by capturing transshipment cargo. But does this just portend the shape of things to come as competition for cargo hots up? Rob Ward investigates
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NewsSantos brasil sweeps up new liner business
Brazil’s leading box terminal operator, Santos Brasil (SB), has been boxing clever this year in tying carriers to long-term contracts as it mops up the mess caused by reduced berth capacity at two key terminals.
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NewsBig investments scheduled
Key politicians spoke big investment stories at the recent Intermodal South America Conference and trade show held in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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NewsPecem Multimodal Hub
The Pecem Port Complex has signed a contract with Fracht Log to operate a multimodal cargo terminal for the storage and distribution of non-hazardous…
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NewsDp world santos implements investment package
DP World Santos is to invest Reais250M (US$50 million) in new equipment for its box terminal, located on the left bank of the Port of Santos, South America’s biggest for containers.
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News…And major order for Eldorado Brasil
Konecranes has confirmed successful completion of a largescale order for Eldorado Brasil’s new cellulose terminal in the Port of Santos, Brazil, with the provision of two gantry cranes and seven fork lift units.
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NewsNew cranes for Yilport, Ecuador
Yilport’s Puerto Bolivar terminal in Ecuador has received four new ship-to-shore gantry cranes…
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News…and upgrades Rio Brasil terminal
Also on ICTSI’s agenda, is the upgrade of its Rio Brasil Terminal spanning major structural modernisation and expansion works.
