World News – Page 188
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NewsPlanning ahead
Nigeria is gearing up for major expansion of its port capacity to cater for future growth, explains Richard Rowe
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Mixed results for Kiwi ports
Port of Tauranga has reported a comparable 9.4% dip in net profit after tax to NZ$38.56m for the six months to December 31, 2015 - albeit the result is a NZ$56,000 improvement on last year’s interim when comparing underlying profit after tax figures.
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Auckland launches round two of automation consultation
Ports of Auckland has launched a second phase of consultation with staff and unions on a proposal to deploy 15-metre-high automated straddle carriers in its container terminal.
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NewsIndustry criticises Melbourne privatisation delays
The failure to make progress on a deal to lease the Port of Melbourne has irked business and industry groups.
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NewsTroubles down south
Spats in Argentina and Uruguay detract from the business of terminal operating, finds Alex Hughes
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Eurogate and DP World win Cyprus concessions
The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) has selected two consortia to run services at the east Mediterranean island’s largest post, Limassol, according to reports by news agency, Yahoo.
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NewsKalmar organises first hackathon
Kalmar has announced it will organise its first hackathon at its Technology Competence Centre in Tampere, Finland.
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NewsDP World signs new construction contract
DP World has signed two major contacts for civil construction work at its new Container Terminal 4 in Jebel Ali Port.
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NewsUS ports set for next round of TIGER funds
The US Transport Secretary has announced that $500m will be made available for transportation projects across the country.
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NewsYilport adds ten through Tertir purchase
Yilport Holding, a subsidiary of Turkish group YILDIRIM, has announced completion of its acquisition of Portuguese terminal operator Tertir, adding a further 10 international ports to its fleet.
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NewsDP World to build new Ecuadorian port
DP World is to invest a total of $1.2bn in building the new Posorja deep water port in Ecuador. In the first phase, $530m will be required.
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Yildrim to upgrade Puerto Bolívar
The Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa has confirmed that a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Turkish terminal operating group Yildrim to implement a new terminal at Puerto Bolívar. The MoU covers the final design, financing, equipment acquisition, operation and maintenance. This will translate into an initial investment of ...
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Sines president suggests PSA could leave
The president of Sines port authority, João Franco, has warned that the existing container terminal concessionaire, PSA, could leave the port if the government does not agree to its proposal for a concession extension and to extend the breakwater.
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NewsTerex and Konecranes merger on hold
US cargo handling specialist, Terex Corporation, has announced that it is putting on hold its merger with Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes amid speculation that it will instead accept a buy out from Chinese manufacturer Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd.
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NewsDundee ready for UK decommissioning onslaught
Forth Ports Limited has announced that it plans to make a large investment in the Port of Dundee.
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NewsStudy group identifies Auckland alternatives
The Port Future Study’s Consensus Working Group (CWG) has released initial work identifying a long list of areas being considered as options to meet Auckland’s future demand for port activities.
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NewsCargotec excited by potential of 'megatrends'
Finnish cargo-handling giant, Cargotec, has released its 2015 annual review, highlighting ‘megatrends’ which offer new opportunities.
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NewsTilbury poised for significant expansion
Forth Ports is poised for dramatic expansion at the Port of Tilbury after acquiring the adjacent site of the now-closed Tilbury Power Station.
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NewsAsciano dumps Brookfield for Qube
Australian freight logistics company, Asciano, has formally rejected a takeover offer by Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc. after it failed to match a higher bid from Asciano’s rival Qube Holdings Ltd.
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Sydney rebranding precursor to new terminal announcement?
The Harbour Port Development Partners (HPDP) and the Port of Sydney have announced its proposed new container terminal will be known as Novaporte.
