Trying on the new Panama hat

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Latest thinking is that the Panama Canal expansion will not have the dramatic effect on the US port market that some were expecting....

New Dunkirk box barge service

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A new weekly container barge service is being set up between the NFTI container terminal in Dunkirk and the trimodal terminal in Lille-Dourg...

Reefer builders bounce back

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Reefer container manufacturers experienced a strong recovery in 2010 with latest production data revealing that just over 190,000 TEU were b...

Straddle carriers go over the top

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The straddle carrier concept and its derivatives retain their vitality for “niche” operations as well as high throughput, mainstream app...

Vietnam terminal moving ahead

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Gemalink, the joint venture established by Ho Chi Minh City-based Gemadept Corp and French operator CMA– CGM to develop a new container te...

Korea turns right on automation

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Korea’s next automated container terminal will feature a layout and shuttle carrier system very similar to APMT Virginia and DP World’s ...

Container lessors bridging the gap

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Box demand has picked up strongly this year. With shipping lines severely cash-strapped, leasing companies are rushing to fill the gap....

Tough beginning for the GPMs

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Last year was the first full year for France’s Grands Ports Maritimes (GPM), the structures of France’s seven leading seaports created b...

Lattakia cranes in service

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Four Panamax container cranes have been put into operation at the Syrian Port of Lattakia, where the container terminal is now operated by C...

RTG output holds up well this year

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The global RTG manufacturing industry has ended the decade on a high note, with demand holding up relatively well and 625 units currently es...

New Aarhus rail service

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APM Terminals has introduced a new rail shuttle service from the Port of Aarhus to serve the Danish capital of Copenhagen. The service offer...

Veolia and CMA CGM part company

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Rail-Link, the CMA-CGM affiliate, and Veolia Transport are putting an end to their intermodal rail joint venture Veolia Cargo Link...

Downturn hits decal suppliers

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Although the majority have other business activities to help fill the gap, the loss of substantial container-related production has had a si...

Calling time on French leave?

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After a difficult transition year, France’s newly-formed Grands Ports Maritimes have to convince the world of shipping, and perhaps also t...

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