Europe

EUROPE

EUROPE

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have announced that dockworkers will hold protests in locations across Europe.

2nd February 2016

Unions target Macquaries Gdansk terminal

2nd February 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

A general strike in Greece has been extended by another 48 hours according to Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).

1st February 2016

Piraeus crippled by ongoing strikes

1st February 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

Cyprus has received 14 bids for the commercialisation of the Limassol Port, according to the Ministry for Transport.

28th January 2016

Limassol concession competition heats up

28th January 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

The Netherlands has been required to abolish an exemption from corporate tax for six of its ports by the Commission, while Belgium and France have been told to align their taxation of…

28th January 2016

Ports under EC tax scrutiny

28th January 2016

EUROPE

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.

26th January 2016

EC announces Antwerp ‘state aid’ investigation

26th January 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

Investors looking for available locations in the Port of Antwerp can now view a complete list of real estate on offer in the port area via a unique online platform.

26th January 2016

Online platform showcases Antwerp investment opportunities

26th January 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

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…

21st January 2016

Unions call off Lisbon port strikes

21st January 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

The Port of Antwerp not only passed the 2m metric tonne mark for the volume of freight handled for the first time in its history last year, but it also broke another…

21st January 2016

Double record for Port of Antwerp in 2015

21st January 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

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.

20th January 2016

Greek workers strike as Cosco bid accepted

20th January 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

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.

8th January 2016

ITF backs Port of Rotterdam industrial action

8th January 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

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

22nd December 2015

Final bids in for Piraeus

22nd December 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

The Port of Valencias stevedoring company, Sevasa-Sagep, recently put out a press release stating that “the lack of flexibility among stevedores” would lead to a reduction in the operating capacity at the…

20th December 2015

Valencia stevedoring unions labelled inflexible

20th December 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

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

17th December 2015

Peel adds Great Yarmouth to portfolio

17th December 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

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…

15th December 2015

London reveals 20 year vision

15th December 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

Media reports say that China is interested in getting involved with the Port of Koper renovation project in Slovenia.

24th November 2015

China eyes Slovenian port potential

24th November 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

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.

12th November 2015

Greece crippled by port strikes

12th November 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

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.

10th November 2015

DP World buys remaining Southampton terminal stake

10th November 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

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.

9th November 2015

Livorno announces tender date of December

9th November 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

Light-touch regulation for a market-oriented sector was the message for the UK ports industry from former transport minister Sir Simon Burns, at the opening of the Port of Felixstowe’s latest extension.

6th November 2015

Former minister speaks of ‘light touch regulation’

6th November 2015

EUROPE

EUROPE

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.

28th October 2015

Exploratory mission to Iran

28th October 2015