Author: Importer

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

The Panama Canal Authority has released proposals to hike Canal toll charges, increasing the number of vessel types, and breaking the tanker segment down into three segments.

26th April 2012

Panama Canal proposes rate hike

26th April 2012

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The Port of Los Angeles has adopted a five-year strategic plan through to 2017, focusing on three key areas: competitive operations, strong relationships and financial strength.

26th April 2012

LA sets out five-year plan

26th April 2012

EUROPE

EUROPE

MSC has denied any plans to spin off its container terminal division through the issuing of an IPO on the Singapore stock exchange, rebuffing industry rumours surrounding a potential listing,

26th April 2012

MSC denies terminal arm listing

26th April 2012

VIEWPOINT

VIEWPOINT

Melbourne finally has its sights set on the prize with Port minister Denis Napthine giving the ports long-awaited third container terminal the official go-ahead.

26th April 2012

Shaking up the status quo down-under

26th April 2012

EUROPE

EUROPE

Chinese shipping group COSCO has revealed an interested in investing in the Croatian Port of Rijeka - utilising it as China’s link to mainland Europe - and supporting city infrastructure.

26th April 2012

COSCO keen on Croatian terminal investment

26th April 2012

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Colombo is chasing the re-capture of its past transhipment dominance.

26th April 2012

Reviving former glories

26th April 2012

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is conducting a feasibility study for the Flemish Government relating to the provision of LNG bunkering facilities in three Belgian ports.

25th April 2012

LNG bunkering in Europe

25th April 2012

ASIA

ASIA

While public-private partnerships may be the favoured new look for India, the long-hand of government control can still be felt in several areas.

25th April 2012

Embracing social responsibility

25th April 2012

ASIA

ASIA

Thailand is moving on with developing its ports and supply chain as it positions itself as the hub of Upper ASEAN, a senior Thai official told Port Strategy.

24th April 2012

Thailand powers ahead with port plans

24th April 2012

ASIA

ASIA

Cargotec has secured a deal to supply four of its Kalmar ESC340W straddle carriers to Malaysian port operator Northport (Malaysia) Bhd.

24th April 2012

Cargotec straddles Malaysia

24th April 2012