All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 958
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Commercial pressures bear on Tongling
The ex-chairman of Tongling Port Group, Wu Zhaolai, has said that the recent sale of his former company to a local conglomerate may not be the best way forward for the development of the port city.
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Diesel additive increases efficiency
A Georgia Ports Authority-led diesel additive study has yielded a 5% reduction in fuel consumption, as well as drastically decreased emissions.
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Port Botany gains green approval
For the second year running Port Botany’s Container Terminal Expansion has been given the tick of approval from an audit looking at environmental and planning impacts.
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NewsPort predictions need to evolve
Since the downturn, the world of forecasting has suddenly become much more complicated, and the industry needs to stop ''dumbling down'' port traffic predictions, according to Graham Cox of Maritime Traffic Forecasts.
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NewsLatin America investing in ports
In the last two years, ports in Chile, Colombia, Panama and Peru have invested $1.38bn in upgrading port infrastructure, while Brazil''s ports have spent $1bn since 1995.
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NewsSoutheast Asia forum inks 26 projects
Port and shipping companies from China and Southeast Asian countries have agreed to strengthen cooperation in a bid to handle increasing volumes at the fifth Pan-Beibu Gulf (PBG) Economic Cooperation Forum, a participant told PS.
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Refurbished rather than new cranes
Rather than buying new, PSA Mersin, one of the largest container ports in Turkey, commissioned Portunus to upgrade and retrofit three of its STS cranes with the latest technology currently available.
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NewsDammam facing major congestion
Problems at Saudi Arabia”s Dammam port has prompted some shipping lines to threaten a boycott, transferring calls to other ports in the Gulf.
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CMA CGM linked to West Java investment
CMA CGM has been linked to a new 10,000-hectare port development at Cilamaya, Karawang, in West Java. This new facility, which will have a 10m teu capacity, is scheduled to replace Tanjung Priok port over the next 5-10 years.
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Global shipping fleet feeling affect of congestion
A recent snapshot study suggests that congestion at global ports is on the increase, particularly in respect of bulk carriers.
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Abu Dhabi to issue bonds
Abu Dhabi Port Company is preparing a $1bn bond issue for early 2011 as a means of financing Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone. The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has been appointed as financial adviser, although no arranger has yet been appointed.
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NewsSMM focuses on the environment
SMM 2010 is scheduled for 7 to 10 September, at the Hamburg Fair site in Germany. The 24th International Shipbuilding Fair is expected by the organisers to exceed the very considerable size of previous events.
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DP World postpones London listing
Port operator DP World has clarified its position on its planned London listing to Port Strategy.
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NewsThe peak season enigma
After over a year of a constant stream of depressing financial reporting from shipping lines terminal operators and port authorities we are finally seeing positive numbers being announced in the financial results.
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Iskenderum to be privatised
Turkey''s Privatisation Administration has put back the bidding deadline for a 36 year-concession at the Mediterranean port of Iskenderun from August 4 to September 16. Initially, the port was offered to the private sector in 2005, although the tender was cancelled in December 2006 by the Council of State.
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Second Montevideo box terminal getting second look
Authorities in Uruguay are taking a second look at the project to build a second container terminal in the port of Montevideo.
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NewsBetter, not faster, efficiency choice
Evyap Port’s new 360 metre quay is being kitted out with ship-to-shore cranes in order to give a better container service. Previously operating with mobile harbour cranes, the new STS units will be capable of servicing post-panamax vessels in twin-lift operations.
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NewsBeing sociable: the value of networking
Social networking tools can help ports get their message in front of people in high places. Barry Parker reports.
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Congestion surcharges applied at Jawaharlal Nehru
Several shipping lines have applied congestion surcharges for containers passing through Jawaharlal Nehru Port, although the Port Trust and container train operators deny accusations of congestion. An additional $60 per teu is now being levied by lines such as Maersk.
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NewsHalf of Santos’ venture sold to APMT
Brasil Terminal Portuario (BTP), a new container terminal being built in Santos, is to be 50% owned and managed by APM Terminals since Terminal Investment Limited has just sold it a half share in the venture.
