Middle East
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Six accused over planned port attack
A planned attack on the hotly disputed Mubarak Port in Kuwait is the latest incident in a long line of protests against the development, which, Baghdad claims, will strangle its shipping lanes. 03 Feb 2012 - Port Strategy
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Saudi Arabia woos Hormuz-reluctant shipping lines
The government of Saudi Arabia is making available its domestic ports so any shipping lines currently preferring not to enter the Strait of Hormuz can offload cargo there. 03 Feb 2012 - Port Strategy
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Aden to renegotiate DP World concession?
Port Strategy has learnt from an industry source that there is speculation that the Yemeni government may be set to renegotiate the concession agreement signed by DP World and Aden Port Authority. 12 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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GCC commits $15bn to ports
Ports in the Middle East Gulf are set to spend $15bn over the next five years in boosting capacity. 10 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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GCC supports Kuwait’s Mubarak project
The Gulf Cooperation Council has spoken out in support of Kuwait in its development of Mubarak port, which it is taking forward despite objections from neighbouring Iraq. 06 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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Gulftainer undaunted by double dip threat
Buoyed by a 10% increase in volumes at its Khorfakkan and Sharjah operations last year, Gulftainer is confident that this year will be just as successful. 23 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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Aqaba port workers strike
On December 7, 3,200 workers of the Aqaba Port Corporation went on strike in protest against the Board of Directors who had failed to implement an agreement to improve working conditions. 14 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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DP World pumps up UAE capacity
DP World has announced that it is to expand its flagship Jebel Ali port, creating an additional 4m teu. This will take total capacity to 19m teu by 2014. 07 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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ADPC awarded for sustainability
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has gained recognition for protecting the environment in which it operates - by winning three environmental awards in the past week. 28 Nov 2011 - Port Strategy
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Strabag to build Duqm port
Strabag has been awarded a €150m ($212m) contract to build the new port of Duqm, in Oman. As part of the contract, it will supply major expressway links to the port. 02 Nov 2011 - Port Strategy
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Are US ports ready for the future?
In a testimony provided to the US House of Representatives, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has asked if US ports are ready for the future. 28 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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DP World announce 10% growth
This morning, DP World announced a solid third quarter with gross handling volumes up to 14.4 million teu – 10% up on the same quarter last year. 25 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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Abu Dhabi's Khalifa countdown begins
As the first semi-automated terminal in the Middle East and an obvious rival to the expanding Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa port is already making its presence felt well before its 2012 opening. 17 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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Jebel Ali expansion spurred by regional growth
DP World’s Jebel Ali port is to boost capacity by 1m teu through a 400 metre quay extension in time for a 2012 opening. 25 Sep 2011 - Port Strategy
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Priority berthing for Israel Chemicals at Eilat
Under a new agreement, vessels operated by Israel Chemicals will be given priority berthing for 190 days each year at soon-to-be-privatised port of Eilat. 22 Sep 2011 - Port Strategy
