Van Oord strengthens cooperation with Indonesia

Wednesday, 05 December 2012 14:20

Van Oord has been awarded a contract by PT PP (Persero) TBK for deepening the port and reclaiming land for a new terminal area in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta,

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Hapag-Lloyd connects first ship to shore power

Wednesday, 05 December 2012 09:22

With the arrival of the “Dallas Express” in the Port of Oakland in California, last weekend, Hapag-Lloyd has for the first time connected one of its ships to shore-based power.

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The Port of Hamburg reduces costs for large-sized ships

Monday, 03 December 2012 09:30

The Port of Hamburg will significantly reduce the port calling costs for large-sized ships. The State Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the port industry

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Forth Ports Group invests in 14 new Kalmar straddle carriers

Friday, 30 November 2012 08:44

Cargotec has secured an order for 14 Kalmar straddle carriers from UK based Forth Ports as part of a major investment and upgrade programme

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Rotterdam: Construction of Maasvlakte 2 terminals on schedule

Saturday, 24 November 2012 12:41

The construction of Maasvlakte 2 is still on schedule and the first phase is close to completion. After the ‘back door’ was closed on 11 July 2012, contractor PUMA (Boskalis and Van Oord)

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APM Terminals proposes new Nigerian mega-port project

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:26

APM Terminals and its consortium partners have announced plans to develop a new greenfield mega-port project and Free Trade Zone at Badagry in Nigeria’s Lagos State,

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ICTSI acquires control of Hijo International Port Services

Friday, 16 November 2012 09:48

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), through its wholly- owned subsidiary Abbotsford Holdings, Inc., (AHI), has acquired subscription rights

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Vopak and Sabic to invest in new storage terminal in Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 14:08

Vopak  announces that they have taken the decision to build together with Sabic a new storage terminal in King Fahd Industrial Port at Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

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ICTSI 9-month income grows 4% to US$105.8 million

Monday, 12 November 2012 09:47

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported consolidated unaudited financial results for nine months ending 30 September 2012, posting revenue

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Höegh LNG completes sale of Port Meridian Terminal project in the UK

Monday, 12 November 2012 09:06

Höegh LNG has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Port Meridian Energy Limited for a consideration of USD 20 million to Meridian Holdings Co.,

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Sovcomflot inaugurates its office in Dubai, UAE

Friday, 09 November 2012 09:17

Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has announced the official opening of a new office in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), one of the most dynamic and fastest growing regions in the world.

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DP World and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust mark awarding of new project

Wednesday, 07 November 2012 14:36

DP World further strengthened its relationship with India’s premier gateway port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, today with the ceremonial presentation and formal acceptance

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Liebherr Container Cranes secures order for 4 Megamax STS Cranes for ABP Southampton

Monday, 05 November 2012 09:12

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. has recently secured an order for the supply of four (4) Megamax ship to shore container cranes to Associated British Ports, Southampton, U.K.

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DP World wins terminal project at Jawarharlal Nehru Port

Friday, 02 November 2012 08:45

DP World Limited   announces that it has received the Letter of Award from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Government of India, to build and operate a single berth facility

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New Liferaft Station vital to efficient passage through Suez Canal

Wednesday, 31 October 2012 08:57

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has opened a new liferaft service station in Suez, Egypt, which will service vessels transiting the Suez Canal and Egypt’s main ports.

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DP World handles 14.2 million TEU in third quarter of 2012

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 10:26

DP World Limited handled 14.2 million TEU across its portfolio of container terminals in the third quarter of 2012. This was 1% lower than the same period last year reflecting

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Jebel Ali port T2 expansion passes halfway mark, works begins on T3

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 09:55

Jebel Ali port T2 expansion passes halfway mark, works begins on T3 DP World Chairman says new capacity at Jebel Ali will support Dubai’s growth far into the future Dubai,

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Cargotec delivers continued success in Argentina with Kalmar reachstackers

Monday, 29 October 2012 13:02

Cargotec has won contracts to supply four new Kalmar reachstackers to the Port of Buenos Aires in Argentina - the latest in a series of orders this year for major customers in South America.

 

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Port of Tallinn signed the purchasing deal for icebreaker MSV Botnica

Thursday, 25 October 2012 08:25

On October 24, the Port of Tallinn signed 50 million euro agreement with Finnish shipping company Arctia for the purchase of icebreaking vessel MSV Botnica.

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ABB to help new coal terminal in Australia operate at peak efficiency

Wednesday, 24 October 2012 08:40

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, was awarded a $29 million order to provide complete electrical and automation systems for the conveyors at

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