Europe – Page 44
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NewsTerminal operator may sell part of business
A major container terminal operator may sell its operations in the Netherlands.
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News€140m EIB backing for Greek port
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally agreed to provide €140m to support expansion and upgrading of a major port in Greece.
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News€2.8bn Baltic port development unveiled
A Baltic port aims to build a €2.8bn port in a bid to double its cargo volumes from 50m in 2019 to 100m tonnes a year.
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NewsConcession awarded for French port expansion
A joint venture organisation has been granted a concession contract for the construction and operation of berths at a French port.
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NewsMajor container plans for Portuguese port
An international tender for the construction and operation of a new container terminal at a Portuguese port has been launched alongside confirmation of an agreement to expand an existing terminal.
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NewsCall for “new governance model” in Spain
A Spanish port has stressed that "a new governance model” that enables ports in Spain to be on the same economic playing field as other ports in Europe is a priority.
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NewsVelocity at Valencia and best at Barcelona
West Mediterranean container ports are adding equipment and expanding terminal areas to continue to attract larger container ships, writes Alex Hughes.
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News€100m container terminal to boost China trade
Plans for a €100m trimodal container terminal at an inland port in Germany are expected to create the largest container terminal in the European hinterland and a “gateway hub” for trade with China.
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NewsTwo European ports in merger talks
Two European port authorities are set to begin negotiations for a possible phased merger to strengthen their operations.
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NewsUK ports respond to new Brexit deal
The British Ports Association (BPA) and UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) have responded to the latest EU withdrawal agreement currently awaiting parliamentary approval.
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NewsUK trade association launches youth board
A UK trade association has created a youth board to provide an advisory perspective on its strategy in line with helping support future leaders of the ports sector.
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NewsContainer terminal plan rejected
The Greek government has rejected a proposal for a new container terminal at a major port in the country, despite approving other investments included in the same delayed development plan.
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NewsPolish port gets shipping channel
A new shipping channel project aims to make a Polish port accessible to larger vessels and turn it into one of the country''s major ports alongside drastically reducing the distance between the port and the Baltic sea.
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NewsUK port operator keeps quiet on possible sale
A major UK-based port operator has issued a “no comment” response to a report that part of a stake in it may be sold.
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News16 ports secure GB$10m Brexit funding
Sixteen ports across England will receive a share of GB£10m to help their preparations for when the UK leaves the EU, however a port body has said more funding might be needed for a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsRebounding Russia returns from past volume volatility
Container penetration in Russia remains relatively low, but 2017 and 2018 were good years for its ports
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NewsStability and growth predicted for Baltic region
DCT Gdansk sale, strikes in Gothenburg and cargo volatility for St Petersburg, but the Baltic port region is set for growth and expansion, says AJ Keyes.
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NewsLiverpool2 development contract awarded
A contract has been awarded for delivery of the next phase of development at Peel Ports’ Liverpool2 deepwater container terminal at the Port of Liverpool.
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NewsNorthern Ireland port makes major investment
A port in Northern Ireland has committed GB£254m of investment to deliver new marine and estate infrastructure.
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NewsGerman port is hub for China trade
A German port has said that China is now its largest trading partner, handling around 2.6m TEU or standard containers for the China Trade in 2018.
