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Korea’s Busan New Container Terminal fully operational
Korea’s Busan New Container Terminal (BNCT) began commercial operations last week, with the handling of the Korea Marine Transport Co’s 1,000 TEU vessel the Akari.
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DP World calls for shipping and ports sector to seek new frontiers for growth
The shipping and port industry must watch out for new frontiers of growth and emerging new patterns in global trade amid mounting global uncertainties, said Mohammed Al Muallem, senior VP and managing director, DP World, UAE Region.
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Vopak and Stolt-Neilsen planning joint liquid bulk storage facility at Mundra Port, India
Royal Vopak and Stolt-Nielsen, two of the world’s biggest liquid bulk terminal operators, are planning a joint venture in the build of a new US$120 million facility at Mundra Port, Gujarat.
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Union members vote in favor of sixth strike at Auckland Port
Some 300 Members of the Maritime Union of New Zealand have voted in favor of further industrial action at the Port of Auckland.
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Iran and Iraq agree deal to launch joint shipping line
Iran and Iraq have reached an agreement for the launch of a new joint shipping line, according to the Managing-Director of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), Seyed Ataollah Sadr.
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ADPC opens logistics port facility on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
The Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has opened a new logistics port facility, in coordination with the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), in the Western Region of the Emirate on Sir Bani Yas Island.
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Liebherr reaches milestone with supply of 100th mobile harbour crane to Africa
Liebherr will celebrate a major milestone this year with the delivery of their one hundredth mobile harbour crane to the African continent. In March, Liebherr will deliver a type LHM 550 mobile harbour crane to APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria.
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Forth Ports takes control of London’s Tilbury Container Services
Forth Ports has announced that it has taken 100 percent control of Tilbury Container Services (TCS) after paying £95 million for the remaining 67 percent share in the London terminal.
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ILWU and EGT reach tentative agreement over controversial Longview grain terminal
Longview’s controversial new terminal could finally begin exporting grain after a tentative agreement was reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and EGT.
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EPA gives go-ahead for BHP’s $40 billion expansion of Hedland Port
Mining giants BHP Billiton (BHP) has been given the conditional approval of its AUS$40 billion Port Hedalnd expansion project by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of West Australia.
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China Merchant Holdings increases stake in Colombo Port
Sri Lankan firm, Aitken Spence, has reached an agreement with China Merchant Holdings for the sale of its 30 percent stake in the Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT).
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Sydney Harbour looks to attract larger vessels with the completion of $38 million dredging project
The US$38 million Sydney Harbour Dredging Project was finally completed last week, as the port located in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia moves a step closer to welcoming some of the world’s largest ships to its docks.
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PTI Journal
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Edition 52
In the 52nd edition of PTI we look at factors affecting the TCO in equipment procurement, draw up safety checklists for quay cranes and mooring operations, and take a look at the Port of Long Beach's new multi-sensor port security system.
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