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• UK plans to privatize the port of Dover

    The Port of Dover could be sold off as part of government attempts to raise money to help cover the budget deficit. According to a government document, it is on a list of six ports that might be sold, with the proposals for Dover described as “the furthest advanced”. Labour’s

• Sale of the port of Dover is unlikely that a clear cause, such as local opposition swells

    The Port of Dover is sailing towards privatization, nearly two decades after the rest of the country’s big maritime terminals were sold off. The Dover Harbour Board, the body that oversees the operation of the largest British port still in the public sector, has applied to the Transport Secretary for

• Chinese oil giant buys into Canadian Oil Sands

    With a $1.7 billion deal to acquire a majority stake in Canada’s Athabasca Oil Sands Corp, PetroChina made its biggest investment in Canada, which has the world’s second-largest oil reserves. The oil sands that PetroChina plans to exploit are estimated to contain as many as five billion barrels of reserves. Athabasca

• PHA Commission Considers $ 1 million for projects Bayport

    The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) Port Commission will today consider $1 million for Bayport construction projects, including a sight and sound berm on the west end and installation of a gate control system. Read at PHA Commission considers $1 million for Bayport projects

• Disabled sailor braves of opportunities, solo trip around England complete

     (guardian)  Having battled the elements, exhaustion and the severe limitations of her own body, Hilary Lister, 37, sailed into Dover and the record books today as the first female quadriplegic to sail solo around Britain. Source

• New robots can improve on the market port security

    Remotec Inc. have supplied a new remotely-operated robot to the LAPD, designed for explosive ordnance disposal, hazardous material response and port security. Read at New robot on the market can improve port security

• Indian Government removes conflict of interest clause for port-auctions

    Firms bidding for cargo handling projects at Indian state-owned ports are welcoming news that the Government has removed two controversial rules used to qualify their bids. Read at Indian government removes conflict of interest clause for port auctions

• A modern port: Portsmouth upgrades with the future in mind

    Portsmouth Commercial Port is the UKâ??s premier ferry port for the western channel and second busiest cross channel ferry port in the UK. It is also the leading port for the importation of the countryâ??s bananas.

• Wuhan to build Chinas second largest inland port in Nanjing

    Central China’s Wuhan government is building an inland port, which is destined to become China’s second largest after Nanjing’s, reports Xinhua. The CNY30 billion (US$4.39 billion) plan calls for the new inland to have a five million TEU annual capacity between 2015 and 2020 from an initial two million and eventually rising

• Portsmouth to build new terminal

    The UK’s second-busiest ferry port will this week announce plans for a large-scale renovation of its facilities, a sign of continuing good health in parts of the sector in spite of the economic slowdown. Portsmouth Commercial Port hopes a new terminal will improve its chances of attracting a fifth ferry

• Gottwald Port Cranes enter the Indian market

    Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald), a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, has secured an order for two G HSK 8332 B Portal Harbour Cranes, variants of Model 8 and derived from Mobile Harbour Cranes, from Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Pvt. Ltd. (APPPL), a joint venture between Petronet LNG Ltd. and

• 10% decrease for DP World, APM Terminals fine harbor drug bust, Hanjin project begins, NOAA for Oregon

    Today\’s news round-up from around the net includes: Business at DP World has dropped 10% in the first half of \’09; APM Terminals are fined for stormwater violations at Port of LA; A successful drug bust at Freeport Container Port; Hanjin project at JaxPort begins; NOAA is leaving Seattle for

• Port of Seattle Chief Executive stressed the need for port infrastructure investment in U.S. national port summit

    Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani addressed port directors from across the nation at the US National Ports Summit, held in San Diego this week. Read at Port of Seattle CEO highlights need for port infrastructure investments at US national port summit

• Port of Seattle Chief Executive stressed the need for port infrastructure investment in U.S. national port summit

    Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani addressed port directors from across the nation at the US National Ports Summit, held in San Diego this week. Read at Port of Seattle CEO highlights need for port infrastructure investments at US national port summit

• The construction of the London Gateway port starts

    Port operator DP World has committed itself to the foundation stage of its London Gateway project, despite the market downturn. Dredging work will begin next month. Read at Construction of London Gateway Port begins