Investment Sources
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Port deals win IFC favour
In the last 10-12 years the International Finance Corporation has been involved in 60-70 ports. 05 Apr 2012 - Port Strategy
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Taking a holistic view of financing
ADB follows what it calls a "holistic sustainability assessment" in choosing projects. 04 Apr 2012 - Port Strategy
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Take the bull by the horns
Financing institutions are ready to increase their port lending, as Martin Rushmere discovers 03 Apr 2012 - Port Strategy
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Kiwi ports maintain steady funding
New Zealand’s two largest ports - Ports of Auckland (POAL) and the Port of Tauranga - are reporting steady relationships with their banking creditors, albeit with some differences since the global financial crisis. 29 Aug 2011 - Port Strategy
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New-fashioned financing
The new age of risk averse banking calls for fresh thinking to raise finance for port projects. Dave MacIntyre reports 26 Aug 2011 - Port Strategy
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Making finance available
Boudewijn Jansen, Berend Paasman and Joe Seliga discuss the benefits of availability payments 05 Aug 2011 - Port Strategy
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Transparent process for those in good financial health
European interest rates are currently very competitive, since the reference Euribor index is at a historically low level, writes Alex Hughes. 16 Sep 2010 - Port Strategy
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Other options for paying the bill
For the past eight years, Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has funded equipment purchases either by issuing bonds or as part of an instalment purchase programme, writes Alex Hughes. 15 Sep 2010 - Port Strategy
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The European dimension
Interreg funds for regional cooperation projects; Structural and Cohesion funds; TEN-T funds for infrastructure projects; Marco Polo and Motorways of the Sea funds for shifting freight on to shortsea shipping ... no wonder many ports give up at the first hurdle of applying for European Union funding. 14 Apr 2010 - Port Strategy
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Finding the elusive alternative revenue stream
While there is no 'quick fix' from the stimulus packages, there is considerable scope for "new initiatives" as some governments are keen to support innovative technologies and new sources of energy to modernise infrastructure. 08 Jul 2009 - Port Strategy
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Chasing the dollar
Can ports and terminals really benefit from government stimulus packages? Mark Wandless and Cé cile Schlub find out 07 Jul 2009 - Port Strategy
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Asian bank looks to increase capital
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says it plans to help the region overcome current and long-term difficulties by adopting similar strategies to those developed during the Asian meltdown of 1997-98. 31 Mar 2009 - Port Strategy
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All quiet on the lending front
There are few signs that liquidity is returning to the world of port finance, as Mike King discovers 30 Mar 2009 - Port Strategy
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Selling points remain
Karsten Saethre, associate director specialising in shipping, offshore and logistics at DnB NOR's London branch, believes that relatively stable cash flow based on the high barriers to entry, and a volume depending on a wide range of different import and export types are key characteristics that continue to make port projects an attractive area in which to invest. 12 Feb 2009 - Port Strategy
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Second tier opportunities still attractive
"Second tier" ports that support local requirements and offer feeder or regional capability are particularly attractive options for investment, according to James Sutcliffe, chief executive at UK-based Port Evolution Management. 11 Feb 2009 - Port Strategy
