Asia – Page 13
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NewsPorts take precautions against coronavirus
Ports and port operators across the world are taking precautions as the coronavirus continues to spread.
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NewsAPSEZ to buy Indian greenfield port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is reportedly in negotiations to acquire an under-construction greenfield commercial port in India.
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NewsChinese ambitions for Indian Ocean ports
China and Myanmar have signed 33 agreements strengthening economic ties between the two countries including a port project that will give Beijing a crucial pathway to the Indian Ocean.
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NewsBangladesh ports explore link to India
Michael Mackey investigates the impact of a new deal for Indian goods to transit through ports in Bangladesh.
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NewsAPSEZ to acquire Indian port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), will acquire a majority stake in a major Indian port.
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Indonesian port stake to be sold
A construction company is planning to sell its stake in an Indonesian port to fund new infrastructure projects.
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NewsPhilippines port proposal underway
A port development proposal has been accepted as complete by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), which will now begin to evaluate its legal, financial and technical merits.
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NewsChina to accelerate port development
Chinese authorities have released guidelines to accelerate the building of world-class ports, outlining major tasks and a timetable for the sector''s development.
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News“Consolidation” driving latest China move
Strategic cooperation agreements signed by a Chinese-owned port operator reflect a growing effort to “consolidate Chinese resources and activities” rather than the Belt and Road Initiative, a port expert has said.
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NewsClose collaboration underpins PNG port reforms
PNG has stepped into the world of modern port operations with a collaborative approach of involving local landowners as shareholders in two new terminal operating companies, Iain Macintyre reports.
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NewsSri Lanka begins major development project
The Sri Lankan government has begun a major development project to further modernise its ports across the country in order to transform Sri Lanka into a maritime hub in the region.
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NewsPort operator not hindered by policy hold up
An Indian port operator is supportive of the delayed Major Ports Authorities Bill for its promise of more autonomy to improve operational efficiency.
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News12-port capacity plan unveiled
An East Asian country has unveiled large scale plans to boost its cargo-handling capacity at 12 ports by 2040.
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NewsUS$1.2bn Indonesian container port planned
A project to create a US$1.2bn container port and industrial logistics park in East Java, Indonesia is expected to begin this year.
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NewsCosco strikes merger agreement
COSCO SHIPPING Ports has reportedly entered into a merger agreement with Tianjin Port Holdings and China Merchants International Terminals.
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NewsDream peddling of Belt and Road
China has turned down the rhetoric on its global ‘connector’ scheme to overcome criticism of the project’s intentions. Stevie Knight reports on the latest strategy
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MOU delivers automation progress
An MOU between Navis and Tianjin Port Group to accelerate technology innovation has already seen the organisations partner on several projects in China that involve a range of different automation solutions.
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NewsChina port operators to feel tariff fallout
The US-China trade war will likely see port handling charges decline, resulting in a reduction of revenue and profit margins for China Merchants Port Holdings, Hutchison Port Holdings and Shanghai International Port, a new report has found.
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NewsJapan, India and Sri Lanka to develop Colombo
The governments of Japan, India and Sri Lanka have agreed to jointly develop the Port of Colombo to increase the port''s container volume and enhance marine transportation in and around South Asia.
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Malaysia reforms to improve competitiveness
Malaysia is planning to abolish some regulations to make its ports more competitive, especially in the transhipment sector, a senior government official has said. Many of the regulations were created to try to curb smuggling, but are now seen as hindering trade.
