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South Africa lays plans for the future

News1 Jan 2013

The past two and a half years have been challenging for companies operating in South Africa, especially those involved in the liner shipping...

Storm in Brazil over terminal decision…

News1 Jan 2013

A decision announced by the Brazilian government in early December to re-tender 55 publicly-owned terminals leased to private operators befo...

No order of the Bath for Harwich?

News1 Jan 2013

The latest set-back for Bathside Bay could have wider implications....

Govet carves a reefer niche

News1 Jan 2013

Transporting materials such as volatile chemicals calls for highly specialised refrigerated transport solutions. Netherlands-based Govet cla...

Künz RMGs to Stockholm

News1 Jan 2013

Jernhusen AB has ordered two widespan RMGs from Austria-based Hans Künz GmbH for årsta intermodal rail terminal in Stockholm as part of it...

Iran still investing in its ports

News1 Jan 2013

Despite tightening sanctions by governments from across the world, considerable investment is taking place in Iranian ports with approximate...

No EIS needed for Webb Dock

News1 Jan 2013

No environmental impact statement (EIS) will be necessary for dredging associated with the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC)’s new Webb...

AMPT in the safety zone with RFID

News1 Jan 2013

APM Terminals has introduced an RFID-based proximity system that warns mobile equipment operators when ground personnel and pedestrians are ...

Post-Panamax PCTCs for Höegh Autoliners

News1 Jan 2013

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners A/S has placed an order for three post-Panamax, 8500 CEU capacity PCTCs, plus options, with Chi...

PSA back in for fourth JNP box terminal?

News1 Jan 2013

Singapore’s PSA International and India’s ABG Group might get another chance to bid for Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)’s fourth co...

Gulftainer seeks quick start at Tripoli terminal

News1 Jan 2013

Sharjah, UAE-based port and logistics operator Gulftainer is investigating the possibility of bringing in mobile harbour cranes to try and e...

…enough resources?

News1 Jan 2013

The re-tendering and award process of the 55 terminal concessions in Brazil will be the responsibility of the National Agency for Waterway T...

Ust-Luga intermodal gateway

News1 Jan 2013

A new block train service has been launched by Russia’s Global Container Service (GCS) and its intermodal affiliate Ruscon out of the new ...

Singamas issues profit warning

News1 Jan 2013

Singamas Container Holdings, the world’s second largest container manufacturer, has warned that it expects to record a significant fall in...

Reefer lessors still on an upward curve

News1 Jan 2013

Leasing companies continued their aggressive purchase of reefer containers during 2012 despite experiencing weaker demand and renewed rate e...

All-electric RTGs hit the USA

News1 Jan 2013

The United States now has four terminals running or installing electrically-powered RTGs and more look set to follow....

South Africa lays plans for the future

Storm in Brazil over terminal decision…

No order of the Bath for Harwich?

Govet carves a reefer niche

Künz RMGs to Stockholm

Iran still investing in its ports

No EIS needed for Webb Dock

AMPT in the safety zone with RFID

Post-Panamax PCTCs for Höegh Autoliners

PSA back in for fourth JNP box terminal?

Gulftainer seeks quick start at Tripoli terminal

…enough resources?

Ust-Luga intermodal gateway

Singamas issues profit warning

Reefer lessors still on an upward curve

All-electric RTGs hit the USA

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ATF 2024 kicks off in Abidjan: “Africa has one big advantage”

Imports steaming into San Pedro

Biden administration won’t intervene as imminent East Coast strike looms

US ports breathe sigh of relief as tariff exemption saves US$ 130m

CIG urges immediate action on container inspection reporting

South Africa lays plans for the future

Storm in Brazil over terminal decision…

No order of the Bath for Harwich?

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ATF 2024 kicks off in Abidjan: “Africa has one big advantage”

Imports steaming into San Pedro

Biden administration won’t intervene as imminent East Coast strike looms

US ports breathe sigh of relief as tariff exemption saves US$ 130m

CIG urges immediate action on container inspection reporting

DSV wins bid to acquire DB Schenker

DB Management Board signs agreement to sell DB Schenker to DSV

ZPMC to supply STS & RTG cranes for AD Ports’ projects in Africa

Hutchison Ports BEST commissions electric reach stacker

USTR exempts STS crane orders arriving by May, 2026 from 25% tariff