All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 607
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More delays to Brazilian concession programme
In Brazil, Wellington Moreira Franco, the minister responsible for the country’s port concession programme, has asked for patience in respect of difficulties that have emerged in implementation.
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Posorja to become major industrial zone
Otto Bottger, DP World''s commercial manager for the South American west coast and future director of the Posorja container terminal, has confirmed that the operator is to invest $1.2bn in its latest project.
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Australia lays down weighing law
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued its final decision on rules for ports and shippers regarding container weighing protocols.
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Auditor General investigates Quetzal contracts
Guatemala’s Auditor General, Carlos Mencos, has filed a criminal complaint in respect of 19 contracts that are in force in the Port of Quetzal (EPQ) on the grounds that they transfer public powers to the private sector.
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Darwin commits to US$18.5m development
Infrastructure investments are being planned for the Port of Darwin that will expand its reefer, general cargo and cruise ship capability.
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NewsPSA strengthens AGV fleet
PSA Singapore (PSA) has invested in 22 new Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) for its container terminals, bringing the fleet to 30 units.
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NewsPLA backs Cleaner Thames campaign
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is backing a campaign to rid the Thames of marine litter as environmental experts warn MPs and peers of increasing danger to marine life.
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NewsCavotec nets second combined MoorMaster order
Cavotec has announced that it has won a second order for its combined MoorMaster and battery charging system for a hybrid passenger ferry application in Finland.
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NewsShifting freight sustainably
The Port of Liverpool has its focus firmly on sustainable freight transfer. To date its completed 400 rail transfers to Drax power station in North Yorkshire.
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NewsPOAL fined for workers’ fall
Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL) has been fined NZ$49,980 and ordered to pay NZ$12,000 in reparations after a stevedore employed by the company fell nearly 3m off the unguarded edge of a hatch lid.
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NewsBarcelona LNG focus
The Port of Barcelona and Enagás have signed an agreement to set up a new logistics services for LNG using the energy company''s regasification plant it manages in the port area.
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NewsLNG icebreaker
The design and technical aspects of the IB Polaris icebreaker vessel, powered by LNG, were unveiled at CIMAC World Congress in Helsinki.
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NewsKalmar FastCharge expansion
Kalmar has announced that it will expand FastCharge technology into its hybrid straddle and shuttle carrier product portfolio.
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NewsFEPORT sustainable terminals
FEPORT members have released a new publication regarding the environmentally friendly actions it has been implementing through European ports.
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NewsBrexit likely to reduce trade, say analysts
The UK’s exit from the European Union could cause ‘considerable congestion’ at ports across Europe and lead to a reduced volume of trade, according to a report by economic analysts.
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NewsKalmar FastCharge technology
Kalmar has announced that it will expand FastCharge technology into its hybrid straddle and shuttle carrier product portfolio.
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NewsStatic Weighing System at TOC
Konecranes Life Trucks announced a new container weighing system at TOC Europe in Germany.
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NewsContainer terminal joint venture
Shipping group, CMA CGM, and PSA Singapore Terminals (PSA) have joined forces to form a joint venture company - CMA CGM-PSA Lion Terminal (CPLT).
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Yilport acquires solvent terminal
Yildirim Group’s subsidiary Yilport Holding has acquired 100% shares of Turkey’s largest liquid terminal Solventas Technical Storage.
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NewsTerex launches new training program
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has launched a newly-designed training program for harbour crane operators, building on years of experience of its instructors with simulator training courses.
