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KN pulls out of inland terminal

KN pulls out of inland terminal Analysis

Kuehne & Nagel has ended its agreement with ABP to operate a dedicated inland rail terminal at Hams Hall terminal in the UK
Read More | 10 Mar 2010

New cranes for Aqaba Analysis

Two new gantries boost the Jordan's main shipping hub for the Red Sea market as terminal expansion looms
Read More | 19 Feb 2010

Private trio take over Analysis

Three new companies have taken over terminal operations in Gothenburg as the search for concessionaires moves forward
Read More | 10 Feb 2010

Transhipment drives Ngqura Analysis

January saw volumes and vessel calls pick up at the new South African box port with transhipment leading the way
Read More | 10 Feb 2010

Official opening for SPCT Analysis

Officials gather to celebrate the opening of Vietnam's newest box terminal, operated by DP World
Read More | 10 Feb 2010

Third customer for Yilport Analysis

The Turkish port says it is reaping the benefits of its state-of-the-art technology by attracting UASC
Read More | 10 Feb 2010

Divide to conquer Analysis

The ECT Delta and Euromax terminals in Rotterdam and HHLA's Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg will soon be joined by a fourth European automated RMG container yard, also at Hamburg, HHLA's Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB).
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

More Port & Terminal News

HPH's 50th port, T3, will give Port Botany the edge Analysis

Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) have signed an agreement that clears the way for the development and operation of the third terminal (T3) at Port Botany.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

DP World revives London Gateway development Analysis

Plans for the development of a major new UK container terminal have been revived by DP World.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

Hutchison to go greener Analysis

Hutchison Ports UK plans to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% in 2010. Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International and London Thamesport - all owned by HPUK - have signed up to the "10:10" initiative, part of a wider national effort to significantly reduce the output of greenhouse gasses.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

JV at Qingdao Analysis

Hong Kong-listed China Merchants Holdings (CMHI) has boosted its presence in Qingdao port. CMHI subsidiary China Merchants International Container Terminal Qingdao (CM Qingdao) has launched a 50-50 joint-venture with Qingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal Company (QQCTN).
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

JPM eyes port sector Analysis

JP Morgan looks set to acquire the Spanish port assets of Dragados SPL, signalling the break-up of the ACS subsidiary.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

PTP bucks the trend with a record year Analysis

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) handled more than 6m teu for the first time in 2009, retaining its position as Malaysia's leading container terminal.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

Iranian port goes private Analysis

Iran is to privatise the Arabian Gulf port of Imam Khomeini, which handles one-third of the country's trade.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

ICTSI wins Mexico deal Analysis

Philippines port operator International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has been awarded a 34-year concession to develop a new container terminal in Manzanillo, Mexico. The US$565m facility will comprise a 1,080-metre quay with a draught of 16 metres alongside and a 72ha paved yard. An estimated $750m, some of which will come from the Mexican government, will add 2m teu capacity to the port.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

London Gateway go-ahead Analysis

A surprise about-turn by DP World means the UK port development will proceed
Read More | 27 Jan 2010

DCT Gdansk expands Analysis

New equipment is due as the terminal operator hailed a new era, with direct links between Poland and Asia
Read More | 14 Jan 2010

First volume decline for PSA Analysis

The group's Singapore terminals were worse hit in a year that saw a 9.9% contraction overall
Read More | 14 Jan 2010

PTP hits 6m teu mark Analysis

Retaining its position as Malaysia's leading port, Tanjung Pelepas was one of only a few major hubs to buck the economic trend and post an increase in 2009
Read More | 14 Jan 2010

Partners ink Qingdao JV Analysis

China Merchants has strengthened its position in the Northern Chinese port with a deal hailed as a win-win situation
Read More | 23 Dec 2009

Hutchison wins Third Terminal Analysis

An agreement with Sydney Ports Corporation will see the Hong Kong-headquartered operator develop and run Port Botany's T3 under a 30-year lease
Read More | 21 Dec 2009

Iran to privatise Imam Khomeini port Analysis

A five-year-old amendment to the country’s constitution paved the way for port privatisation
Read More | 21 Dec 2009

Spanish deal nears completion Analysis

JP Morgan looks set to make its debut in the port sector with the acquisition of Dragados' Spanish port business
Read More | 18 Dec 2009

Hutchison going greener Analysis

The port operator has committed to a 10% cut in its carbon footprint at UK port locations as part of a wider national effort to reduce emissions
Read More | 17 Dec 2009

Manzanillo invests $1.7m Analysis

New cutting-edge technology promises to enhance navigation safety in the Mexican port
Read More | 14 Dec 2009

Milestone masks disappointment Analysis

Teesport in the northeast of England handled 100,000 boxes for the fist time but faces a disappointing delay in its plans to develop a 1.5m teu box terminal
Read More | 09 Dec 2009

Khorfakkan sets record Analysis

Gulftainer operated KCT performed 343 moves per hour on UASC's 'Deira' Terminal’s performance continues to improve as expansion nears completion
Read More | 08 Dec 2009

Mandatory training welcomed Analysis

The TT Club and ICHCA have welcomed the IMDG Code training requirement which becomes mandatory next month
Read More | 07 Dec 2009

ICTSI bags Mexico terminal Analysis

The Philippines-based operator will build and operate a 2m teu terminal in the port of Manzanillo under a 34-year concession agreement
Read More | 02 Dec 2009

Uruguay sets date for terminal auction Analysis

Uruguay's National Port Authority has set the date of 17 March 2010 for a public auction for a second container terminal in the port of Montevideo (pictured).
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Montenegro to privatise port Analysis

Authorities in Montenegro have launched a tender process to privatise container and general cargo facilities in the port of Bar.
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Where legal eagles dare Analysis

Although terminal operators have weathered the global crisis much better than ocean carriers, life is getting harder and one sector set to benefit is legal counselling, writes John Fossey
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

In Brief Analysis

A new first feeder service has been launched between Yantian International Container Terminals and Zhuhai International Container Terminals Jiuzhou, both operated by Hutchison Port Holdings.
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

In Brief Analysis

Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management has taken ownership of PD Ports, following the sale by troubled BBI. "PD Ports has a new financial structure, which will provide a stable platform to support our future growth and development," said CEO David Robinson.
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Enapu rejects DP proposal on Callao Analysis

Peruvian public port operator Enapu has rejected proposals by DP World to take greater control of operations in the country's most important gateway, Callao.
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Marseille to launch new concession Analysis

The port of Marseilles will invite bidders for the concession to operate its mainline Graveleau terminal at Fos, the port's principal box terminal.
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Economic stimulus helps Chinese ports back into growth Analysis

Growth at Chinese ports has returned to pre-crisis levels, as the country saw a 7% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes in the
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Uruguay sets auction date Analysis

The public auction for a second container terminal with a 30-year concession will take place in March 2010
Read More | 12 Nov 2009

Montenegro launches port privatisation Analysis

Authorities have taken the controversial step of charging €20,000 to obtain the tender documents for operations...
Read More | 05 Nov 2009

Box boost for Marseilles Analysis

Growth in deepsea containers and cruise traffic helped ease an overall decline at the leading French cargo port in the first nine months
Read More | 29 Oct 2009

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