All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 420
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NewsIbom Deep Seaport preferred bidder announced
Bolloré Africa Logistics – PowerChina International Group Limited Consortium (Bolloré- PowerChina Consortium) has emerged as the preferred bidder for the Ibom Deep Seaport Project (IDSP) in Nigeria.
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NewsIntelligent cargo system helps Marseille Fos
MGI has rolled out a new intelligent cargo system at the Port of Marseille Fos to track and manage cargo and support supply chain efficiency.
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News5G supports electricity grid and automation
5G has successfully been used in trials to enable operational efficiency with smart electricity grid and harbour automation in a development which could see ports move closer to zero emissions.
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Lagos Lilypond terminal up for bids
The APM Terminals-run (APMT) Lilypond Terminal in Lagos in Nigeria will be advertised for public bidding following confirmation that the concession arrangement between the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APMT has ended.
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NewsUncertainty for ports over post-Brexit trade
With November 14 seeing the Cabinet of the United Kingdom agree to a draft deal on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the British Ports Association (BPA) chief executive said before the announcement of the Cabinet agreement that there might be some way to go before ports and freight operators ...
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NewsThree operators linked to Wilson sale
Three global stevedoring groups based in East Asia have been linked with the possible purchase of the two container terminals in Brazil currently operated by Wilson Sons in the ports of Rio Grande and Salvador.
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NewsElectrification to slash liquid bulk volumes
Electrification will slash liquid bulk volumes, it was argued at the British Ports Association Conference 2018.
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NewsNew president mulls Brazil port privatisation
Brazil’s president-elect, Jair Bolsonaro, is to investigate the possible privatisation of state-run ports, which would include the São Paulo state docks company Companhia Docas do Estado de São Paulo.
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NewsValencia union rejects automation bid
The Valencia branch of the Coordinadora port union has rejected the idea of the fourth container terminal being automated. It claims that this will not only put hundreds of jobs at risk, but will also decrease productivity and competitiveness.
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NewsNavis excellence centre targets N4 efficiency
A new management initiative aims to enable efficiency in Navis N4 terminal operating system implementation projects across container terminals managed by COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (CSP).
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NewsBlyth completes flood wall
A £600,000 flood wall to protect homes and businesses in Blyth from tidal flooding has been completed by the Environment Agency and Port of Blyth.
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NewsEfficient spreader reduces eco-impact
APM Terminals Poti, Georgia has commissioned a new revolving spreader to load copper concentrate into bulk vessels, improve efficiency and minimise environmental impact during bulk cargo loading operations.
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NewsRamsgate considered as Brexit deal discussed
As the Cabinet of the UK convenes to discuss a draft deal agreed by UK and EU negotiators on the UK’s departure from the EU, it has emerged that the nation’s government has designated up to £200m for development of the country’s Port of Ramsgate, with it being claimed that ...
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Press ReleasesNEW CRANE ENTERS SERVICE AT WARRENPOINT PORT FOLLOWING £3 MILLION INVESTMENT
Warrenpoint Port has commissioned a new crane and has commenced the refurbishment of two other cranes following a major £3 million capital investment.
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Press Releases
Bigger share of modal split envisaged for inland shipping in the Baltic Sea Region
A vision for inland waterway transport (IWT) in the Baltic Sea Region as well as means to strengthen inland shipping were highlighted in Brussels this week, when about 90 participants from around the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) gathered to discuss the future of inland waterway transport to the final conference ...
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NewsQTerminals reaches new container and cargo handling milestones in record time
Over two million containers and five million tonnes of cargo handled
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NewsIn-transit goods are most at risk of theft
Ports have limited power to reduce cargo theft because most happens while goods are in transit, a new report has found.
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NewsBarcelona LNG fuelling station opens
The first LNG fuelling station in Spain''s state port system has been opened at the Port of Barcelona to promote the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel for land transport of goods.
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NewsTougher economic climate for Oz stevedores
All Australian stevedores felt the pinch of a tougher economic climate last year, with profitability falling sharply during 2017–18.
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NewsProperty settlement at CentrePort
CentrePort Wellington has reached a NZ$170m settlement with insurers in relation to commercial properties damaged during the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake.
