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Bulk equipment market weathers the storm

This article was published in the December 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures please send an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Bulk equipment market weathers the storm

Despite a continued depressing global economic downturn it seems that bulk equipment manufacturers were more optimistic compared to their counterparts in the container industry. World Port Development looks at some highlights of this year.

Measured by the number of sales it is obvious that the past year was not something to write about but despite a global economy that is recovering from a hit that has never been seen before, bulk equipment manufacturers have done quite well - and perhaps 2010 is not that bad overall.

The tough get going

This article was published in the December 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures please send an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

The tough get going

In a year which will be long remembered as a landmark year on account of the global recession, bulk ports around the world stood their ground and were able to limit the disastrous impact of sharply declining volumes. World Port Development reports...

Our Top 20 bulk performers' article featuring in our September 2010 issue showed that bulk ports are investing heavily to keep bulk cargo moving.

Balanced cranes enjoying a long-awaited lift

This article was published in the December 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures please send an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Balanced cranes enjoying a long-awaited lift

Ray Dykes reports on how the world of balanced crane manufacturers has tipped back closer to where they'd like to be operating.

Projects put on hold by the worldwide economic meltdown have been revived and order books dusted off. And while it's not exactly "happy days are here again" the industry is trending the right way once more. "In 2009, our company faced many problems and many orders were cancelled," says Pauline Julia, Project Engineer for the Seram Group, the world's largest maker of balanced or equilibrium cranes.

London Thamesport welcomes new UASC service

London Thamesport celebrated the return of United Arab Shipping Company's AEC1 service on Sunday 12th December 2010 with the arrival of the UASC Al Farahidi at the port. The reinstated call of the AEC1 at London Thamesport marks the return of vessel operations in the UK for the Line which has, over the last 12 months, serviced its UK business via a number of partnerships and a series of slot charter arrangements.

Bangladesh ports delegation turns to the experts at the Port of Dover

The Port of Dover played host this week to a VIP delegation from Bangladesh in order to show how Europe’s busiest roll-on roll-off ferry port operates and plans for the future. Including the Secretary in Charge Ministry of Shipping, chairmen from the two biggest seaports, representatives from the Bangladesh High Commission, British High Commission and UK Trade and Investment, the visit was an opportunity for the Port of Dover to offer its expertise on a range of subjects including operational efficiency, navigation, environmental control, traffic growth and capacity, port master planning and new terminal facilities.

Demag Cranes back on track

Demag Cranes AG, owners of Gottwald Port Technology, exceeded targets for its financial year 2009/2010. With Group revenue of Euro 931.3 million, the German company achieved a slightly higher figure than the around Euro 900 million forecast that the Management Board had communicated in the Interim Report for the third quarter of 2009/2010. Group operating EBIT of some Euro 54.2 million was also above the communicated range of Euro 45 million to Euro 50 million.

Port of Itajai commissions reconstructed berths 2 and 3

The Port of Itajai in Brazil has commissioned the recently reconstructed berths 2 and 3. The flooding of the Itajai-Acu River in November 2008...

Gothenburg without power

The port of Gothenburg, Sweden, has announced that a power shutdown is scheduled at Skarvikshamnen product harbour Berths No 506-518, from 18.00 to 19.00 hours, on Tuesday, 30 November.

Longoria reappointed to POHA Port Commission

The Houston City Council has approved reappointment of Houston attorney, businesswoman and civic leader Janiece Longoria to a fourth term as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. Port Commissioners serve two-year terms without pay. Initially appointed in September 2002, Longoria currently serves on the Port Commission’s Pension Task Force.

André Toet to leave the Port of Rotterdam Authority

André Toet, who has been Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Port of Rotterdam Authority since January 2008, will be resigning as of 1 January next.