All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 1044
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NewsPaita concessioning
One of Peru''s leading logistics companies has confirmed its interest in the concessioning of Paita, as signals emerge of accelerated port reform.
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NewsThe long chill
Twist-locks and other high-wear metal components that get pounded in port could see their working lives extended through a new treatment process.
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Cargill remains at Santos
Cargill has been given permission to continue exporting soya, millet and derivatives from its grain terminal in the port of Santos despite its concession having expired.
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Hooghly Estuary dredge on cards
Lanka Hydraulic Institute Ltd is to undertake modelling studies on behalf of RRM as part of a draught improvement programme on the Hooghly Estuary, which gives access to the Indian port of Calcutta. At the moment, sediment build up is making it virtually impossible for major vessels to access the ...
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Kalmar moves crane production to Asia
Kalmar has announced that the design and construction of its quayside gantry cranes is to move to Asia, from where cranes will be sold to terminals around the world.
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Fewer problems?
Berth scheduling is a real problem only when there is high berth utilisation, according to one global port operator.
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Congestion still rampant in Nigerian ports
Nigeria''s Ministry of Transport has set up two task forces to reduce port congestion.
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Suez terminal rises 34% in 2008
Suez Canal Container Terminal has recorded growth of over a third for the second year running.
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China Shipping’s “green” terminal approved
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has certified the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Berth 97- 109 Container Terminal Project (China Shipping) and approved the project. The approved project, which will include a tenant lease to year 2045, will provide thousands of future jobs while substantially reducing air ...
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GTI now India's leading container terminal
Gateway Terminals India (GTI) has overtaken the DP World-owned Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal to become India''s leading container handling facility.
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Collaborative approach
A significant expenditure on software is not always required for optimising berth scheduling, says PortVision''s Dean Rosenberg.
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NewsHPH and Evergreen in Taranto agreement
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and Evergreen Group (Evergreen) have signed an agreement whereby, upon completion, HPH will become a shareholder of Taranto Container Terminal S.P.A.
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Felixstowe to commence further rail upgrades
In order to further improve the efficiency and reliability of its rail operations, the Port of Felixstowe has commenced works to upgrade its South Rail Terminal.
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NewsCall to delist Northern port
Northland Port Corporation chairperson Mike Daniel believes the Northland Regional Council should buy back all port shares and take the company off the stock exchange.
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Rio Tinto abandons Uruguay terminal
Rio Tinto has suspended its project to build a new iron ore port at Agraciada in Uruguay.
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NewsWho's the priority?
How should ports prioritise their ships or cargoes? That depends on the type of operation.
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Costa Rican container terminal tender issued
A total of 11 international companies are interested in the 50-year concession being offered for the construction and management of a new container terminal on Costa Rica''s Caribbean coast. The project will cost $900m, of which $600m will be for infrastructure work.
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Bromma hits high
Spreader manufacturer Bromma set an all-time sales record in 2008, spurning the downturn in the economic markets.
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Lisbon sheds area
Lisbon Port authority has been given approval to decommission parts of the port that no longer have any recognised use. These will be returned to the state and redeveloped.
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3i eyes Indian development
The global equity company 3i has been linked with a $163m investment in a major new container terminal project in the Indian port of Krishnapatnam. This is being developed by the CVR group, which will cede an undisclosed equity stake to the investor.
