All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 934
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Forklift attachments
Forklift attachment manufacturer Bolzoni Auramo has introduced a new series of parallel clamps.
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NewsSiemens selects Green Port Hull
Siemens and Associated British Ports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with ABP’s proposed Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock.
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Denmark to spend heavily on ports
The Danish government is making available a package of $36m to be spent on upgrading ports.
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Chile to build new northern port
A $300m port has been given the go-ahead by the environmental authorities in Chile.
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NewsBridging the gap
HFW''s Costas Frangeskides discusses the important aspects of property and business interruption cover
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T3 go ahead at Jebel Ali
Because of rising demand, DP World is to commence construction of Terminal 3 at Jebel Ali Port, although it is unlikely it will open before the end of the current year.
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NewsAt the pump
Current developments indicate that LNG will be soon coming on stream. However, bunkering of these vessels could become the key issue.
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NewsNY-NJ to stamp out redundant working practices
Officials managing terminals in the port of New York-New Jersey say they are doing everything they can to eliminate inefficient labour practices, although stress this can only be comprehensively achieved as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
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Rizhao to launch private placement
A tender has been issued for the development of Beypore port, close to Kozhikode. Once completed, it will be able to handle ships of 20,000 dwt. Facilities will consist of 200m of berthing line, construction of which is estimated to cost $4.4m. The existing 4m draft is to be dredged ...
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Le Havre issues final terminal tender
La Havre Port Authority has issued a call for proposals for companies wishing to manage a dry bulk facility known as the Multi-Bulk Terminal. The terminal has two berths, one of which can accommodate 170,000 dwt capesizes. Once this contract is awarded, the port will have completed the transfer of ...
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NewsScales and economy
Comparing terminal features can be thankless and the results underwhelming, argues Stevie Knight
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NewsSpain to merge smaller port authorities
The Spanish government is to merge some of its smaller port authorities to create a more competitive network.
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NewsAustralian port strategy promises overhaul
Australian Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has said his new National Ports Strategy is a blueprint for the future that will address the bottlenecks which have hampered competition and growth.
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New areas for development
Industry comment from international law firm Reed Smith notes that while development projects have started only recently to come back into the headlines, fresh areas are now opening up.
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NewsHutchison aims for top of the list
New year, new take on port listings. Or that’s what Hutchison Whampoa is banking on with its US$6bn initial public offering for its port assets in Hong Kong and southern China.
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Mexican ports to get $745m
Spending on port infrastructure in Mexico in 2012 will top $745m, revealed Juan Molinar, head of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. A significant part of this investment will come from the private sector.
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NewsInterest in the market
A port study by Rotterdam concluded that an LNG facility could possibly be of interest to a group of around 100 ships that visit the port at least once every two weeks.
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NewsVital priorities
The right port facilities in the right place can be key to ensuring that a country’s raw material exports are viable in the world market, says ports consultant Nigel Nixon.
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NewsDust reduction for Pecem
The first of a new design of dust-reducing mobile hoppers has been installed at the port of Pecem, Brazil, where it will be dealing with traditionally dusty bulk like coal and cement.
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Discounts on offer at Valencia
Shipping lines using the port of Valencia for international transhipment of containers in 2011 will be eligible for discounts on ship and handling fees, but only on the condition that they increase the volume handled in 2010. MSC will be the main beneficiary, being eligible for a 40% discount if ...
