Asia
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Shenzhen dented by industry shift
The industrial shift to central China from Guangdong province and other coastal locations is impacting on Shenzhen’s status as a major international port and threatening throughput volumes. 03 Feb 2012 - Port Strategy
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Five new Indian port projects at best this fiscal
Of 23 public-private partnership port projects scheduled by major Indian ports in the current fiscal year, only four or five are expected to be awarded. 03 Feb 2012 - Port Strategy
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Ore transhipment pushed by China
An announcement by China’s Ministry of Transport means that port operators will no longer be allowed to decide whether to allow VLOCs into their facility. 02 Feb 2012 - Port Strategy
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Myanmar port goes ahead - but no coal
Uncertainty is hanging over a key detail of the Dawei port and industrial zone in southern Myanmar following a decision by the government to veto a coal-fired power plant. 26 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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PSA celebrates rise in throughput
PSA International handled 57.1m teu at its global facilities in 2011, an increase of 5.6% over 2010. 26 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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ICTSI to issue additional bonds
The Royal Capital BV unit of the Philippines-based stevedoring group ICTSI is to issue bonds worth $150m. 20 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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New Chinese joint terminal venture
Odfjell SE has announced a joint venture with Tianjin Economic-Technology Development Area (TEDA) to develop a new terminal and marine facility at Nangang Industrial Zone in Tianjin, China. 17 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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ITF global action week hits ports
The new year’s first week of industrial action backed by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has kicked off with a focus on port activities. 12 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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Vizhinjam tender promised by March
A tender is to be issued by March in respect of global engineering, procurement and construction of the $148m Vizhinjam port in the Indian state of Kerala. 10 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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Chennai rejects Mundra box terminal bid
Chennai Port Trust has rejected the $698m bid by Mundra Port and Economic Zone to develop a new container terminal at the port of Chennai, claiming that the 5% revenue share being offered is too low. 05 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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Indian terminal operators seek to revamp TAMP
Delhi High Court has received a petition from the Indian Private Ports and Terminals Association, challenging the right of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports to determine tariffs at private cargo terminals situated in state-owned ports. 05 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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SLPA to issue bonds
Sri Lanka Ports Authority is to issue $500m in bonds, with the revenue used to pay off Japanese loans, which are proving unaffordable given the appreciation of the yen. 14 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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Pelindo II plea to change tack
The Indonesian Stevedoring Companies' Association has asked that state port operator Pelindo II abandon its current contract with PT Kaluku Marítima Utama to operate berths 201-203 at the port of Tanjung Priok. 10 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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Over enthusiastic Customs threat to Vallarpadam
The new container shipping service linking the Indian port of Kochi to ports in Europe could be suspended by operator CMA-CGM Hapag-Lloyd if customs officials continue to check seals on all transhipment containers passing through the Vallarpadam terminal. 03 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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Chennai and Ennore merger mooted
India's Shipping Ministry is considering the merger of Chennai and Ennore ports, a move prompted by a High Court decision to force Chennai to transfer the handling of coal and iron ore to Ennore. 28 Nov 2011 - Port Strategy
