Asia

As readers of PS will have noticed, South Asian port development projects - India in particular - almost warrant their own news department in the magazine. Nevertheless, berth congestion appears to be…

The government of Pakistan has asked Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim Authority and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation to put forward plans to make the countrys ports and shipping industry more efficient and…

Pakistan's Standing Committee on Ports and Shipping has praised the recent performance of Port Qasim Authority, saying the port has proved itself to be very efficient, cost competitive and having great potential…

Calcutta Port Trust is to undertake a major investment in the Calcutta Dock System, involving MHCs, RTGs, reachstackers and terminal tractors/trailers. One RTG will enter operation by May, bringing to four the…

Sustained strong demand for Australian coal has led to a need for capacity expansion at the terminal to meet the needs of existing and potential mining customers.Shandong Province in eastern China is…

Sustained strong demand for Australian coal has led to a need for capacity expansion at the terminal to meet the needs of existing and potential mining customers.According to Maersk, the Chinese port…

Reports that the Indonesian government is postponing construction of the planned deepwater port of Bojonegara have been denied by officials.

DP World were left with a clear shot at P& O Ports after the withdrawal of PSA Internationals bid. Singapores PSA decided it would not be increasing its 470p per share bid…

Already an RSO in Panama, Chile, Cayman Islands and Liberia, MUSC has carried out over 200 ports assessments worldwide and concurrently trained Port Facility Security Officers. Course instructors are all experienced security…

The contract for consultancy was awarded to Singapore's Jurong Consultants and made on behalf of Horizon Singapore Terminals Pte Limited (HSTL).Hong Kong's MTL is to invest US$867m in developing the second phase…

Chairman Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem said: "The only valid bid for P&O is from DP World.PSA has emerged as the likely operator for the phase two development of Yangshan near Shanghai according…

Chairman Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem said: "The only valid bid for P&O is from DP World.Paradip Port Trust remains unhappy with earlier proposals it received to build three new berths, one of…

Chairman Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem said: "The only valid bid for P&O is from DP World.Kandla Port Trust has revealed plans to establish an LNG terminal at Tekra some 27km from the…

Tianjin Port Development Holdings is seeking to raise US$100m on the Hong Kong stock exchange while Xiamen International Port aims to raise $150m through an IPO on the same exchange. They hope…

The local stevedores were originally encouraged when investing in their operating licences, to also make investments in cargo handing equipment and other assets.Klang Container Terminal has opted for the construction of the…