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PEMA makes information papers and industry surveys free to access
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:00:57 +0000
In support of the global ports and terminals sector, as it adjusts to the impact of Covoid-19, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has made its extensive catalogue of information papers, industry research, and best practice materials free to access from its website. Pooling the expertise and experience of its 120 members, PEMA information papers, ...
VPT posts impressive growth in 2019-20 financial year
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:00:49 +0000
Continuing its growth trajectory, the Visakhapatnam port has achieved highest incremental growth of 11.5%, the highest among all major ports during 2019-20. Not withstanding the economy slowdown and competition thrown by the Gangavaram and other ports in the neighbourhood, the Visakhapatnam port has handled 72.72 million tonnes compared to 65.30 million tonnes the previous year. ...
Panama’s rise as transport hub paves way for coronavirus entry
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:00:44 +0000
Panama has in recent years invested billions of dollars to establish itself as a top commercial, logistical and air transport hub in the Americas. That has also made it prone to opening its doors to diseases like COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus. With 90 air connections to 34 countries in the Americas and Europe ...
Two New Cranes For Port Elizabeth As Reefer Season Begins
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:00:40 +0000
Two New Cranes For Port Elizabeth As Reefer Season Begins The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal’s (PECT) equipment woes will lessen from this day forth as equipment manufacture Liebherr delivered two new mobile harbour cranes offloaded from vessel Happy Dragon after sailing 20 days. Transnet Port Terminal’s Acting Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips said, “Having lost an ...
ARA jet fuel stocks rise 27% in latest week – Insights Global
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:00:38 +0000
Jet fuel stocks held in independent storage in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining and storage hub rose by almost 27% to 0.57 million tonnes in the week to Thursday, data from Dutch consultancy Insights Global showed. * Gasoil stocks fell slightly to 1.86 million tonnes, and demand from German buyers in inland locations, which had been ...
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How useful is 3D printing for ports?
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:55:48 +0100
3D printing is an emerging business model that could transform the ports and terminals sector, a technology company has said.
Wi-Fi coverage checking tool launched
Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:56:40 +0100
A new tool provides ports and terminals with a quick and easy way to check site wide wireless network coverage without undertaking a specific survey.
Trade facilitation recommendations issued
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:57:47 +0100
The IMO has been presented with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
New concession brings huge investment
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:38:58 +0100
A new era of operation has begun at a port in Saudi Arabia with massive investment potential.
Dock extension boosts US terminal's capacity
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:23:13 +0100
A 400ft container dock extension has been completed at a US terminal to enable it to simultaneously handle two container ships for the first time.
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