Europe

The European Commission has opened an ‘in-depth investigation’ into state aid allegations relating to two container terminal operators in the Port of Antwerp.

Strikes by stevedores at the Port of Lisbon have been called off, as an agreement has been reached between the port authority and the Stevedores Union of Central and Southern Portugal. The…

Greece is evaluating an improved bid from China’s Cosco for a majority stake in Piraeus Port, as its workers strike in opposition to the privatisation moves.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have expressed their support for the Dutch dockers’ union FNV Havens following its industrial action.

Greece has announced that the final bids for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority have been submitted.

Peel Ports Group has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Great Yarmouth Port Company Limited (GYPC).

The use of the Thames could be transformed to its benefit, according to the latest Thames Vision publication by the Port of London Authority (PLA), which sets out a plan to develop…

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has warned of the 24 hour general strike taking place in Greece which will cause disruption to all Greek ports and terminals.

DP World has acquired the remaining 49% stake in DP World Southampton from Associated British Ports (ABP) which has made the operator the sole owner of the business.

Livorno Port Authority in Italy will launch the delayed tender process for the design and construction of its new Europa Platform project by the end of December.

A delegation from the Port of Antwerp paid a visit to Iran on an exploratory mission to develop relations between Iran and the port community.

The bid deadline for the privatisation of Piraeus Port has been pushed back until December with an early election being blamed for the delay.

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has advised of a towage strike taking place Greece from 22 to 23 October which threatens to affect vessel movements at Greek ports and terminals.

The sale of a majority stake in Greece’s largest port is to be put on hold following a delay with the concession agreement and early election work, sources said to ‘Reuters’.

Turkey’s Yilport Holding is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Portuguese port management company, Tertir, and its 10 port terminals across Europe and Latin America.

The German owned terminal operator EMS APO says it’s experiencing renewed attacks by competitors which it says are backed by Albania’s Durres Port Authority.

Venice Port Authority has published the international tender for the drafting of the new port masterplan, which will set the basis for the port development up until 2050.

Cosco Pacific is investing in Turkish ports after forming a joint venture with China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) and CIC Capital for the acquisition of equity interests in Fina Liman and Kumport.