World
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Libya port attacks continue
19/02/2020Operations at Libya’s ports continue to suffer following an attack by military forces in opposition to the country’s internationally recognised government. READ more
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Time to bring consistency between pilot and bridge?
19/02/2020Dave MacIntyre asks whether it is time for ports worldwide to look at the charts available for berthing, to ensure pilots and bridge teams are working with the same information? READ more
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DEAD AS A DODO IN BRAZIL?
18/02/2020Home-grown Brazilian container port terminal operators could soon be extinct, as they face increasing competition. Rob Ward charts the transition. READ more
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Al Faw - rice bowl rationale?
17/02/2020Iraq’s huge Al Faw port project moves slowly on. But is it really necessary or is it just a 'rice bowl' for a select few enabled by dysfunctional government? READ more
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Indian ports bill finally approved
14/02/2020A significantly delayed ports bill that aims to improve efficiency amongst India’s ports has finally been approved by the Indian government. READ more
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Port expansion permit process restarts
14/02/2020A global terminal operator has re-initiated the process of obtaining the necessary permits to build a port in Georgia. READ more
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Falklands selects partner to develop new port
14/02/2020The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has selected a development partner to design and build a new port in Stanley Harbour. READ more
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DP World acquires majority stake in terminal
13/02/2020DP World has agreed to acquire a majority 51% stake in a Ukraine container terminal. READ more
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US port-related funding slashed
12/02/2020The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has said it is concerned over significant declines to federally funded, port-related programmes in President Trump’s fiscal 2021 budget. READ more
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UK ports seize freeports opportunity
12/02/2020UK port organisations have welcomed the launch of a 10-week consultation by the government which aims to establish up to 10 new freeports across the UK. READ more
