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Cruise Ship Terminal Trends in Asia-Pacific Region

Aug 31, 2012

Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific interviews Melvin Vu of SATS-Creuers Cruise Services on trends in port development & management.What do you see as some of the current trends in terminal design and operation?Melvin Vu: Parallel to the strong overall growth of the cruise industry in the region…

Port of Kiel Marketing Chief Retires

Aug 30, 2012

PORT OF KIEL Marketing Chief leaves the bridge; Reception marks Heinz Bachmann’s retirement . Heinz Bachmann, 64, for many years the Port of Kiel’s Marketing- and Operations Director is retiring at the end of themonth after 34 years in the service of the Port of Kiel…

Tsunami-proof Breakwater Designed to Rise Up from Sea Bed

Aug 29, 2012

A Japanese consortium to build a Vertical Telescopic Breakwater (VTB), for Shimotsu Harbour. Obayashi Corporation, TOA Corporation, & Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bridge & Steel Structures Engineering Co., Ltd. (MBE) a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…

Potential U.S. East Coast Port Strike on Agenda

Aug 28, 2012

Possible ports shutdown at the end of September to be addressed at upcoming Inland Port Logistics Conference informs UBM Global Trade.Current longshore labor negotiations are a hot issue being closely followed by the shipping industry in the U…

Labor & Management Urged to Negotiate US East Coast Settlement

Aug 28, 2012

The National Retail Federation (NRF) say they will have to divert cargo elsewhere in a matter of days unless stand-off ends.“We understand and recognize that there are tough issues that need to be resolved,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said…

APM Terminals Accommodate Callao Fishing Industry

Aug 27, 2012

APM Terminals to grant USD$3-million for development of a new modern commercial fishing terminal at the Port of Callao, Peru.The local fishing industry had been concerned about potential displacement with the ongoing construction of a new expanded cargo facility at the port…

Transnet South Africa to Invest Heavily in Logistics Infrastructure

Aug 27, 2012

Breakbulk's first Africa conference discusses challenges, opportunities in moving breakbuld & heavy-lift cargo in & out of Africa.South Africa's national transport company is planning infrastructure improvements that will move cargo from highways to rail…

UK's Port of Tyne Shortlisted for Global Award

Aug 23, 2012

The Port of Tyne has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 in the Port Operator of the Year category.This award recognises the company or port that has maintained the highest standards of operational efficiency and customer service throughout the year…

DP World Southampton Handles Pair of Mega-Container Ships

Aug 23, 2012

Southampton's role as a UK regional gateway confirmed by arrival of two 13,000 teu container carriers at the same time.Southampton’s strategic role as a regional gateway for the new generation of ultra-large container ships (ULCS) was reinforced…

Port of Rotterdam to Intensify Development

Aug 23, 2012

Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to intensify investment programme for Port Vision 2030 in light of increased financial returns.In the first half year, the Port of Rotterdam Authority result increased by €21 million to €119 million (22%)…

Vale to Build Mozambique Coal Terminal

Aug 21, 2012

Mozambiquan port city of Nacala (SE coast of Africa) is undergoing rapid change and development that will impact on Nampula province and the country in general.Plans include the slated development by Brazilian mining giant Vale to build a new coal terminal at Nacala-a-Velha…

US Longshoremen Protest Loss of Military Cargo Handling

Aug 21, 2012

International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) begins protest in Washington DC & Port of Charleston, South Carolina.Union longshore workers from many Atlantic Coast District Ports are joining forces outside the United States Marine Barracks in Washington…

Underwater Inspection System for Port of Long Beach

Aug 20, 2012

Long Beach Police Department takes delivery of Coda Octopus Underwater Inspection System (UIS™) system.The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest seaport in the United States and is a major gateway for trade with Asia, handling over six million containers annually…

Mississippi-like Low Water Levels Threaten Danube

Aug 20, 2012

Low water levels in Bulgarian sections of Europe's River Danube threaten navigation safety, ship commerce.Water levels continue to go down and threaten a full stop of any navigation, the Maritime Administration Executive Agency in Ruse warns…

Botany Bay Container Terminal Construction Contract Awarded

Aug 17, 2012

Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) awards Laing O’Rourke the civil works contract for Australia's new Port Botany Terminal 3.The contract marks the start of the on-ground works of HPH’s A$500 million investment for the development of a new container terminal…

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