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NewsRed Sea crisis underlines need for data
Quality data is key to ensuring shipping lines remain resilient, but challenges with transparency remain
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NewsUK retailers urge better use of northern ports
UK retailers have joined port operator Peel Ports Group to call for a new strategy that makes better use of northern ports
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NewsPOAL licenses its digital pilotage offering to Trelleborg
Trelleborg has become the exclusive licensee for the eMPX digital pilotage application
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NewsNew cranes for Melbourne’s intermodal terminal
Kalmar is to supply the Australian operator Intermodal Terminal Company with six electric reachstackers and two electric empty container handlers
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NewsABP creates new projects role
Associated British Ports has created a new role to drive through its ambitious plans for infrastructure developments
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NewsOakland unveils infrastructure plans
The Port of Oakland has outlined proposed infrastructure and environmental projects that will ‘reframe the shipping and transportation’ in northern California
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NewsEU transport decision brings funds to Stockholm
EU funding will help Stockholm Norvik Port position itself as a ‘port for the future’
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NewsSohar drives up its bunkering efficiency
The Middle East port and freezone is following in the foosteps of Singapore and Rotterdam
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NewsShort-sea shipping under the spotlight
Maurice Delattre, Area Manager, Port of Amsterdam, talks one to one with Port Strategy highlighting short sea shipping as being key to sustainability, as the port readies to host this year’s Coastlink conference
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NewsRo-ro terminal bonanza
Although car manufacturers in Mexico are deeply worried about the “invasion” of mostly smaller and cheap automobiles from China, port operators with ro-ro facilities are making hay while the Far East sun continues to shine on them. Rob Ward assesses the situation
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NewsParanagua prospects look bright
Concerted action on infrastructure investment promises to open the door to an increasingly bright future for the port of Paranagua. Rob Ward maps out the plans and other positives.
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NewsPost privatisation pluses & minuses
Buying a controlling interest in the Port of Piraeus was one of China’s first international moves to build its influence in the port industry, while Thessaloniki now has its own controlling Tsar. AJ Keyes looks at how the current ownership is faring in Greece
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NewsDown but not out
In early 2023 a major earthquake occurred in the region where the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun are located. AJ Keyes looks at what happened, the implications for these two ports and what has been learnt.
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NewsDon’t overplay the issues!
Non-specialist headline news sources have gone overboard on the impact of the Houthi-led Red Sea closure. Andrew Penfold takes a penetrating look at the cost impacts and other factors that will shape the outcome of any long-term loss of this routeing
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NewsHydrogen equipment trials
Trials of a hydrogen powered reach stacker and terminal tractor are underway in the Port of Valencia, marking a double first for the operation of this type of equipment. Mike Mundy reports
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NewsBuenos Aires: what next?
The Port of Buenos Aires, with a reforming government in place, has an opportunity to get back on track. Will the new administration rise to the challenge? Mike Mundy reports
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News…And major order for Eldorado Brasil
Konecranes has confirmed successful completion of a largescale order for Eldorado Brasil’s new cellulose terminal in the Port of Santos, Brazil, with the provision of two gantry cranes and seven fork lift units.
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NewsBedeschi confirms coal transshipment handling system for Indonesia
Bedeschi S.p.a. has finalised a new contract for a coal transshipment system to be delivered to Indonesia.
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NewsHuisman ASCs
Netherlands-based Huisman has secured an order from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) for a series of Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs).
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NewsTargeting Asia
Hyster-Yale Group has announced a strategic partnership with PortxGroup for exclusive distribution for Hyster® products in several important Asian countries.
