The second new crane is due to be installed after similar work on the other freight handling berth.

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Before that can happen the freight handling berths need serious structural repairs.

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It makes a tidy little profit, but could earn much larger sums if the previous owners' dream of turning it into a big freight-handling base can be made a reality.

ECONOMIST: Transport

The twin port is currently handling more freight than ever, with business at Long Beach, the bigger of the two, 20% higher this September than last.

ECONOMIST: Logistics