All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 1106
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Downsizing the carbon footprint
Software specialist Barloworld Optimus has unveiled a carbon optimisation tool that has delivered a 28% reduction in carbon emissions, coupled with a 9% decrease in costs, in trials
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Hyster unveils heavy duty FLT
Manufacturer Hyster has added to its suite of forklift trucks with a 36-48 tonnes heavy duty unit. The H36.00-48.00XM(S)-12 is adaptable for applications with standard forks, or with a fork-mounted, removable 20''-40'' telescopic container spreader. Powered by a six-cylinder, 10.8 litre Cummins QSM11 turbo diesel engine, the forklift conforms to ...
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Extra Oz News Fillers from Dave Mac
Babcock and Brown Infrastructure''s Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal phase one upgrade is complete. The terminal''s capacity has increased from 59m tonnes to 68m tonnes per annum at a cost of $556m.
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Gladstone change
Central Queensland Ports Authority (CQPA), which controls the ports of Gladstone and Alma, has changed its name to Gladstone Ports Corporation. The change is part of a plan to become a public company.
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NZ bunker security
Ports of Auckland and Sea-Tow parent SeaBiz have launched the SeaFuels joint venture to ensure the ongoing security of fuel supply to Auckland-calling cruise ships and Pacific Islands trading vessels.
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Auckland Nemo loss
Ports of Auckland has lost its CMA CGM New Europe Mascarene Oceania (NEMO) round-the-world service call to the Port of Tauranga.
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Napier call added
A northbound Napier port call has been added to the weekly US Lines-ANL service to the United States West Coast. Port of Napier commercial manager Chris Bain said the call opens the United States West Coast market to local fish, meat, wine and timber product exporters in particular.
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NewsProject Melbourne
After many years of planning – and a long approval process – work has now begun on the deepening of the entrance channel to the port of Melbourne.
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NewsPort Profile
China's Pearl River Delta has effortlessly lifted the crown for the most densely port-populated region in the world, as Wing Kah-goh reports
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Olympic win for Transas
Transas Marine UK Limited has won the contract to upgrade Portland Harbour Authority''s Navi-Harbour vessel tracking system in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games. The overhaul of the UK port''s equipment will include a full software upgrade together with the addition of CCTV and VHF radio equipment.
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Take note of overlooked Chongqing
Chongqing at the upper most reaches of the navigable part of the Yangtze is also leading the box rush down the river.
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NewsXiaman chases Kaohsiung's tail
China''s southeast city of Xiamen is fast looking to surpass Kaohsiung across the Taiwan Strait, with operating major HPH already well established and new entrant APM Terminals opening a $380m terminal there last year.
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NewsKalmar unveils new auto selfloader
To meet projected demand, Kalmar has launched Autoshuttle, an automated self-loading vehicle able to pick, place and transport containers between ship-to-shore (STS) and yard stacking cranes.
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ARL simplifies inventory management
Rotterdam-based ARL Consulting has released an online IT platform for equipment inventory management.
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NewsHanjin inks Algeciras deal
The South Korean shipping line Hanjin has been allocated the concession to operate a new transhipment container terminal on Isla Verde quay at the port of Algeciras.
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Governing 21st Century Ports
The theme of the 2008 ESPO Conference is “Governing 21st Century Ports”. The event will gather know-how from European and international port and academic experts on the strategies and tools port managers have at their disposal to respond to these challenges.
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NewsServicing future needs
Larger ships and increasing productivity mean that proper maintenance of terminal equipment is more important than ever, reports Patrik Wheater
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Long working hours for little return
Data collected by the Institute suggests that managers in the transport & logistics sector are putting in too many hours, for too few returns. In detail, the 'Quality of Working Life' study found that 94% of managers in the transport and logistics sector regularly work over their contracted hours; the ...
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NewsLiebherr wins Ngqura contract
Crane manufacturer Liebherr has confirmed a contract to add six megamax container cranes to handling capability at the Port of Ngqura.
