World News – Page 391
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Paita and Pisco modernisation
Modernisation of the Peruvian port of Paita will require investment of approximately $290m, while similar work at Pisco will involve $100m. Both ports are due to be transferred to private operators between July and September this year.
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Melbourne dredging on track
Melbourne''s much-opposed channel-deepening project is now over 10% complete.
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Nautilus prospects for Savannah terminal
California-based Nautilus International, which controls Metropolitan Stevedore and Metro Cruise Services among others, recently announced its purchase of the Savannah International Terminal (SIT).
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Gijón windy plan
Spain''s Gijón Port Authority has issued a tender for a concession to build and operate a wind farm in the outer dykes in the new expansion area of the port. The concession will be for a fixed 20 year period, without the possibility of any extension.
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Five new Corrientes ports
The Argentinian state of Corrientes is to build five new ports as part of its Strategic Territorial Plan "Argentina Bicentennial". These will be located at Ituzaingó , Itá Ibaté , Bella Vista, General Alvear and Gloria Goya.
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Ennore box terminal bid
Ennore Port Ltd is to develop a container terminal with 1,000 metres of quay and capacity for 1.5m teu at a cost of $326m. Private operators have been asked to request qualification to bid.
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NewsAntwerp news story
With container volumes continuing to climb rapidly, the Port of Antwerp has officially identified a site on the left bank of the Scheldt for future container expansion.
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NewsShip pollution a major threat to crane operators
Specialist insurer TT Club is demanding a cleaner work environment for quay crane drivers to protect them from stack emissions.
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NewsTOC Europe bid to be bigger and better
The well-respected TOC Europe exhibition and conference is looking to capitalise on networking opportunities at this year''s event with the introduction of ''happy hour'' networking drinks and the launch of a new online networking facility.
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Brazilian hub plan
LLX has announced plans to build a ''Porto Brasil'' hub facility on Brazil''s east coast, occupying some 3km of coastline around Peruíbe with a capacity of 15m tonnes/year. Investment would be in the order of $3.6bn.
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NewsCabinda targets 70% throughput growth by 2010
The Angolan Port of Cabinda is to use a $100m port expansion plan as a springboard to boost exports to neighbouring countries.
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NewsUS and Chinese Sisters in Trade
The North American port city of Tacoma recently announced the launch of a joint trade project with its Chinese sister-city.
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NewsWesterlund cranes get to Antwerp
The Westerlund Group has taken delivery of two new cranes from Liebherr.
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Hanjin to invest in Algeciras
South Korean shipping line Hanjin is to invest ¢ 375m ($597m) in the new public container terminal that it is building in the port of Algeciras in southern Spain. The shipping line believes it will be able to handle 800,000 teu in the first year of operation, scheduled for 2010, ...
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Belém CMA CGM hub
CMA CGM is seeking to build a terminal in the Brazilian port of Belém, a process that it began three years ago on the back of 28% increase in business in the region. APM terminals, which recently acquired a stake in Ceara Terminal Operator - the major stevedoring company in ...
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Namibia upgrades Walvis Bay
Namibia Ports Authority is to deepen the draught of Walvis Bay to 15 metres, as well as adding bulk and break bulk handling facilities.
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DPW Russian exploration
DP World has acknowledged that it is exploring maritime opportunities in Russia, in conjunction with Russian partners. The company already jointly operates the Vostochny International Container Services terminal.
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Rio Grande interest
Investors from the United Arab Emirates have expressed an interest in investing in ports in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul as a means of accessing agricultural products produced there. Abu Dhabi, for example, is currently targeting up to 200,000 tonnes of rice, which will be exported via ...
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International operators eye Valencia
The proposed fifth container terminal at the port of Valencia, which could also be divided into two different concessions, has drawn interest from shipping lines Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC, as well as from Spanish terminal groups Dragados-SPL and TCB, not to mention international operator DP World, claims Rafael Aznar, ...
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Tarragona eyes international operator
Josep Anton Burgasé, president of Tarragona Port Authority, has confirmed he is keen to tap in on the huge growth potential for containers at his port, but has yet to find a workable solution.
