All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 647
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NewsTanzania starts work on new megaport
Tanzania has begun work on a new megaport located around 75km north of Dar es Salaam which the country says will transform the country into a regional trade and transport hub.
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NewsExpanding Costa Rica’s export facilities
APM Terminals Moin has announced port project updates which it says will enable Costa Rica’s future economic growth needs through the development of a safe, high-productivity and environmentally-sustainable container terminal.
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NewsZero emissions ferry fleet
Scandlines is aiming to have its fleet of six hybrid ferries operating fully with zero emission batteries by 2018.
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I Port development progresses
The developer of the NZ$500m Industrial Port (I PORT) are expressing confidence the site, in conjunction with the adjacent MidlandPort operation of Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC), will become the key transport hub for the entire South Island.
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European Commission piles pressure on Spain
The European Commission has told Spain''s Puertos del Estado that it has no more than two weeks to come up with a working plan in respect of major changes that the Court of Justice has asked the Spanish government to implement with regard to its existing stevedoring model.
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Mexican state changes port infrastructure funding model
Mexico''s Transport & Communications Minister has stated that, as of 2018, port infrastructure work will not be financed using state resources, given a cut in central government funding.
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Hutch and union to meet in Australia
Talks between Hutchison Ports Australia and the Maritime Union of Australia are to be held as a result of the terminal operator’s decision to reduce its operations in two ports.
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NewsBelgium added to EC stevedoring watchlist
The European Commission is continuing to apply pressure on member states to reform stevedoring practices.
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Victoria promotes Melbourne expansion
The Victorian Government has outlined its case for leasing the Port of Melbourne before a select committee inquiry convened to examine the case for the lease. The submission says a lease would best meet the goal of expanding the port.
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Kiwi ports experience differing years
Port Taranaki has returned a comparable dip of 3.2% in net after-tax profit to NZ$11.37m and CentrePort Wellington a rise of 4.2% in net after-tax profit (prior to earthquake and fair value adjustments) to NZ$12.3m during the 2014-2015 financial year.
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Deadline for first new Brazilian port tenders
Brazil''s Ports Ministry (SEP) is to publish the first tenders for new port concession on October 26.
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New Algerian transhipment port project
Algeria''s prime minister Abdelmalek Sellal has revealed that a new port is to built between the cities of Cherchell, which is located in the province of Tipaza, and Tenes, which is part of Chlef.
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Brazil announces go ahead for new tenders
As part of a cabinet reshuffle, Brazil''s president Dilma Rousseff has sacked the incumbent ports minister, Edinho Araújo. He has been replaced by Helder Barbalho, the former Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister.
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Nicaragua advances port privatisation
Nicaragua will make its first move towards privatisation of its ports with the re-organisation of Corinto and Sandino.
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NewsNorwegian shore power initiative
Engineers, investors and representatives from the maritime sector are teaming up to expand the use of electrically powered ships in Norway.
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NewsLong Beach tops social study
A comprehensive social media report has taken a first look into container ports’ social media activities revealing how and why they interact with their local communities.
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CES launches modular reach stacker
CES Italy has presented its VRS Reach Stacker with variable wheelbase which has the ability to transform depending on load requirements.
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NewsGothenburg becomes climate neutral
The Gothenburg Port Authority says that for the first time this year it will become a climate neutral company. It has reduced emissions to a minimum by investing in solar panels, biogas, district heating and other initiatives.
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NewsAPM Terminals in Grup Maritim TCB takeover
In a deal worth around US$1bn, APM Terminals has announced that it intends to buy the remaining 39% of Grup Maritim TCB bringing its ownership of the company to 100%.
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NewsOslo and Cavotec join ship recharging initiative
Engineers, investors and representatives from the maritime sector are teaming up to expand the use of electrically powered ships in the Nordic country.
