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NewsDry bulk trades: what prospects?
The consensus of opinion is that 2024 will not follow in the footsteps of 2023 and see a widespread continuation of growth in global dry bulk trades. The China factor is a big influence in this respect.
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NewsSTS cranes – navigating a way out of the political rip currents
While the ports, and business entities within them, are buttressed by the ideas underlying “free trade,” they are not immune from being caught up in political rip currents.
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NewsWill Gemini’s shuttle network survive FMC scrutiny?
The USA’s Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has requested additional information regarding the global operational alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
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NewsVolatility and uncertainty – the ruling scenario
The Houthi entrance into the Gaza conflict changed the fundamentals of global trade and in turn economics. How easy it is to create chaos.
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NewsManaging terminal competition to maximum effect
More traffic demands more cargo handling capacity and in turn this demands new terminals. Introducing a new terminal is not a straightforward matter it requires careful planning to ensure a good competitive balance is maintained – where market forces act as the main regulator.
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Montevideo controversy
Rob Ward examines the pros and cons of the increasingly public dispute between Montecon and Katoen Natie over terminal operating rights in Montevideo
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NewsBusan Deal for HJSC
The construction division of HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured..
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NewsAdvancing ESG
European specialist in transport, mobility, logistics, environment and circular economy, Magellan Circle Italia, has confirmed a new strategic alliance with…
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NewsMARAD Innovation
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a request for proposals to construct the first US Centre for Maritime Innovation. The project…
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NewsIMEEEC Starts
Work on the India-UAE leg of the strategic India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEEC) has…
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NewsDigital Iraq
Iraq is accelerating efforts to utilise digitalisation at the ports of Umm Qasr (North and South). During the first …
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NewsKSSP Kaleris Deal
Kerry Siam Seaport Limited (KSSP), a multi-purpose terminal operator in Laem Chabang, Thailand, is partnering with Kaleris…
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NewsFunding in place for Cotonou terminal upgrade
Bénin Terminal, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics, has secured €75 million in funding for the extension and modernisation of the Port of Cotonou.
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NewsKuwait-China Port Engagement
Kuwait is seeking to revive plans to develop a port to act as a major hub for the northern end of the Arabian Gulf.
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NewsUs$2 billion port planned for Ba Ria, southern Vietnam
A new US$2bn cargo port is planned at Ba Ria in southern Vietnam.
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NewsOakland Fast Track
The Port of Oakland and a coalition of 20 community, business regulatory and workforce partners have collectively applied for a federal…
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NewsAlexandroupolis Funding
HRADF, the privatisation agency for Greece, has confirmed that €24 million in funding from the European Union has…
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NewsCheaper Italy Electricity
The European Commission (EC) has approved a €570 million Italian scheme to incentivise ships to…
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NewsBCT upgrade advances
Gdynia’s Baltic Container Terminal is advancing a comprehensive terminal upgrade. Mike Mundy unveils the key steps which will deliver a significantly enhanced service offering
