The modernisation of the Philippines' largest domestic port is moving apace with great progress.

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has reported consolidated audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2012, posting revenue from port operations of US$729.3 million, 10 percent higher than the US$664.8 million reported last year.

The Port of  Kiel - third largest turnaround port for cruises in northern Europe -  is expanding its handling capacities for cruise ships.

ZIM Container Service Atlantic will add a second call in New York on the Eastbound stretch, starting March 2013.

Cargotec's Kalmar has secured a large order for port equipment to Venezuela's government-owned port operator Bolivariana de Puertos (Bolipuertos), S.A.

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Effective inspection of coastal infrastructure 

Jani Potronen, Hydrographic Survey Engineer for Meritaito, the leading Finnish marine survey service and waterway maintenance operator, explains the advantages of high resolution multibeam survey and mobile laser scanning as a comprehensive information for coastal infrastructure management and planning

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Multibeam Surveys in extremely shallow water - a case study: the Venetian Lagoon

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Ukrainian ports aim for dominance in Black and Azov sea basin

The government of Ukraine is planning active development of the national sea ports as Eugene Gerden reports…

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Automation for the people

Tim Newbound speaks to manufacturers in the straddle and shuttle carrier market to find out about a busy present and an exciting future…