All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 952
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NewsTremendous growth ahead - for some
“The crisis is over” Kim Fejfer of APM Terminals told CNN news, but there’s a sting in the tale of the forecast.
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NewsIraq’s gateway moves forward
The proper start to commercial operations at Umm Qasr’s Berth 8 marks a small but significant step in the development of Iraq''s infrastructure, with the mobile harbour cranes presently on their way.
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NewsGrab the right tool
Crane capacity and cargo are imperative to grab selection, reports Patrik Wheater
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Barranqueras port to re-open
Strategic studies funded by the United Nations suggest that the reactivation of Argentina’s port of Barranqueras is key to improving transport in South America''s central corridor. In the 1920s, the port was second in importance only to Rosario in the Paraná region. However, extensive dredging work will be required before ...
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Taking a stake
Trust ports can also find themselves facing very different views from potential “stakeholders”.
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NewsBrave new world
Surely dockworkers around the world must be getting the message that pressure tactics have had their day... or are they still able to turn a blind eye to the big picture of economic uncertainty and lower priced alternatives?
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NewsPioneering box wash launched
New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics.
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NewsA privatisation affair
Dover is snatching the headlines in the debate over the privatisation of trust ports – but many others could be in the “firing line” and are anxious for legal advice and support.
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NewsA tougher environment
Europe’s Environmental Impact Assessment process is set to become ‘increasingly laborious’, thanks to an EC review. Felicity Landon reports.
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Sohar seeks bulk operator
Oman’s port of Sohar is in the process of selecting an operator for its new bulk terminal, which will handle both aggregates and minerals.
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ICTSI to expand Latin American investment
International Container Terminals Inc is to invest $600m in expanding its activities in Latin America over the next two years. The investment is targeted at terminals in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia, where capacity will be raised by 1.5m teu/year.
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Box seconds for Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Ports Authority has been ordered to find a competent investor to operate a second container terminal, which will end the current monopoly enjoyed by Tanzania International Container Terminal Services (TICTS).
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India to triple capacity within 10 years
India’s shipping minister has announced plans to triple capacity within the next 10 years, stating that ports are vital to sustain India''s economic growth. Capacity will be boosted to 3.2bn tonnes as part of the plan, exact details of which will be issued at the end of September.
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New Spanish Ports Law enacted
In August, Spain passed new legislation amending its Ports Law governing common user ports, which was first introduced in 2003.
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Flinders investors divest stakes
Two investors have divested their holdings in South Australian ports operator Flinders Ports.
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Valparaiso and San Antonio tenders get green light
Chile''s Public Companies System (SEP) has approved the issue of tenders for new terminal concessions in the ports of San Antonio and Valparaiso.
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NewsCargotec racks up new orders
Cargotec is celebrating a flood of orders for its Kalmar port equipment in Europe and the Americas.
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Oakajee users sign MoUs
Three foundation customers have been obtained to underpin the proposed Oakajee deepwater port in Western Australia.
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NewsProtecting shipping lanes
Despite the various codes of practice, Maritime Notices and the requirements of the Electricity Act, offshore renewable energy developments are increasingly causing problems.
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APS and Zebra partnership
APS Technology has partnered with Zebra Enterprise Solutions to integrate the former’s optical character recognition portals and driver kiosks with the latter’s terminal operating system at Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) Jeddah and Jubail terminals. GSCCO operates three of the largest ports in Saudi Arabia and is in the process ...
