Europe – Page 75
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NewsSpain opens door to private sector investment
The recently introduced National Spanish Reform Programme now allows the private sector to invest, through PPPs, in the management of state-owned ports currently administered by the National Ports Authority.
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NewsManila backlogs mount up
The Port of Manila (POM) continues to struggle with cargo backlogs as a result of the truck ban implemented earlier this year, but the main concern is the threat is poses to overall Philippines growth.
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MSC now handling vessels from other companies
The Port of Valencia''s two container terminal operators, Noatum and TCV, are reported as being unhappy with the preferential treatment being given to MSC by the port authority.
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NewsTrouble could rub out potential
If tensions in the Black Sea region continue or worse still, broaden, then it’s going to be a calamity for those caught up in it and a huge disappointment for many more.
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NewsOn the doorstep
Whichever way the ‘stans look, it’s always Russia on their doorstep. Stevie Knight reports
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Savonna and Genova merger mooted
Reports from Italy suggest that the port authorities of Genova and Savonna are discussing a possible merger.
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Barcelona expected to be P3 ‘loser’
The P3 alliance may have a profound impact on how Spanish container ports develop in the near future.
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NewsYilport reveals vision for the future
Turkey-based Yilport Holding is looking to significantly increase its annual container handling throughput in a bid to become one of the top 10 global container terminal operators by 2023.
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NewsPort of Dover proves a vital route
The UK’s Port of Dover is to be revived by the Dover Harbour Board – a move that will ensure the “national asset” remains competitive and continues its vital contribution to both the UK and European economy.
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NewsDP World unveils new British berth
DP World has opened its new £100m container handling facility at ABP’s Port of Southampton, designed to handle the largest and deepest container vessels, in a bid to stay competitive.
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NewsHHLA prepares for “difficult” 2014
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) is expanding its market position with strong 2013 results but says achieving 2014 results that are on par with the previous year “remains an ambitious target”.
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NewsValencia set for future growth
US-based investment company, J P Morgan Asset Management, is committing €100m to the expansion and development of Noatum’s facilities at the Port of Valencia, to accommodate future growth.
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North European ports pick up the pace
North European Hamburg-Le Havre range ports are expected to break through the “seemingly invincible” 40m teu ceiling in 2014, having failed to make the mark in 2013.
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Stockholm to benefit from E14m TEN-T funding
The Port of Stockholm’s infrastructure project has received a funding boost from the European Union’s TEN-T Programme.
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Competition authorities say no to Basque port cooperation
The Basque Competition Authority has issued a negative report in relation to a proposal put forward by the Basque government for a possible cooperation protocol to be signed between Bilbao, Pasaia and Bermeo ports.
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Valencia struggles to retain transhipment
Valencia''s ongoing difficulties over the cost of handling transhipment containers have handicapped its ability to retain business.
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NewsUK boycotts EU wide Port Services Regulation
Momentum appears to be building in the UK over the boycott of the EU wide Port Services Regulation with reassurance being gained from the Secretary of State for Transport that the government will not accept the regulation in its current form.
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Magnetic levitation to solve container transport problems in Russia
National Speedways OJSC has presented a project to the Leningrad Chamber of Commerce and Industry involving the use of magnetic levitation to move containers.
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NewsRotterdam losing out to unfair subsidies
“Unfair competition” means that Rotterdam could be missing out on 1m teu of additional container traffic every year, claims a report commissioned by the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure.
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NewsUkrainian ports still going strong
Ukraine’s three largest ports, Odessa, Ilyichevsk and Yuzhny, are all “stable” and “under control”, despite the current unrest in the country, but others are less secure.
