All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 939
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Latin Americans need port policies
The head of the UN''s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Ricardo Sanchez, has said that Latin American governments need to redefine their port policies as a means of integrating coastal ports with the region''s industrial and production sectors.
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Mixed results expected from Congressional shake-up
US government maritime policy is certain to change with the defeat of the Democrat who chaired the Congressional committee in charge of port affairs.
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Container handler for Clydeport
Clydeport has taken delivery of a new Hyster H18.00XM-12EC empty container handler to support its growing import and export operation at the Greenock Ocean Terminal, which expects an annual container throughput of 80,000 teu.
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NewsBlack clouds on the funding horizon
With the Holidays approaching, air travel delays (rather than port issues) are occupying most transport watchers.
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Befriend the green movement, ports told
Australian port managers need to take on board the emerging influence of the Green movement, and be prepared to engage with its political leaders.
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Latin Americans need port policies
The head of the UN''s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Ricardo Sanchez, has said that Latin American governments need to redefine their port policies as a means of integrating coastal ports with the region''s industrial and production sectors.
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Humber logistics development
A £100m port-related logistics development on the south bank of the Humber is at the root of plans submitted by Able UK Limited.
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NewsDouble bubble at Cape Town
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has installed “dual cycle” operations at its Cape Town terminal, allowing containers to be discharged and loaded simultaneously.
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NewsUK port bid for renewables market
A ‘one-stop shop’ for renewable energy is being developed in the UK at Hull, with a £100m (US$158m) redevelopment of the Alexandra Dock.
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NewsIndia’s plans run into environmental issues
There are a number of port proposals being turned over in Orissa at the moment, mostly related to mining shipments, an ongoing issue for India – but some are running into delays linked with environmental concerns.
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NewsGothenburg develops LNG bunkering
The Swedish port of Gothenburg is planning to enable ships to fuel using liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its facilities from 2013.
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NewsCourting cleaner ships
There is now a tool that will allow ports to attract cleaner ships into their facilities - without a lot of effort either by the ship or the port administration.
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NewsUnder pressure
Ports are under increasing pressure to be green, but what are the real drivers – Cost? Image? Technology? Regulation? Felicity Landon reports.
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Yilport marks Navis/APS first
Turkey’s Yilport Container Terminal has integrated ZES’ Navis SPARCS N4 terminal operating solution with APS Technology’s Automated Gate System, Ship-to-Shore Crane OCR and MatchMaker Rubber Tyred Gantry OCR systems.
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Salalah draws in the masses
The Port of Salalah has confirmed that it has received bids from 19 companies interested in building a major new general cargo terminal and liquid jetty. The estimated cost is $181m.
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NewsBulk over boxes
Diversified US West Coast ports have been the clear winners in 2010''s weak market, explains Martin Rushmere
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NewsTacoma targets declining box volumes
Tacoma has pledged to tackle falling box throughput spurred by the loss of a major shipping line and increased competition from both Canada and the US East Coast.
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NewsNgqura already reaching out to transhipment
The year-old Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) is, it seems, making its mark as a transhipment hub already and has outstripped all projections.
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NewsSenator secures ABP hubs
UK-based security company Senator is delivering International Ship and Port Facility Security Code services for Associated British Ports’ South Wales units.
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Pirie ore facility request
A development application has been lodged to build an ore receival, storage and loadout facility at Port Pirie in South Australia.
