World
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US ports outlook changes to negative
25/03/2020A key economic outlook for the US ports sector has been revised to negative from stable due to weakened demand and persistent supply chain risk as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ more
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Port authority plea for coronavirus support
23/03/2020A US port is seeking federal support of US$1.9bn to cover revenue losses and expenses resulting from the “extraordinary challenge” presented by the coronavirus pandemic. READ more
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Coronavirus prompts US ports to seek US$6.5bn
20/03/2020A group representing major US ports is seeking US$6.5bn to help stem the fallout from coronavirus (COVID-19). READ more
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Port closures an “extreme” measure
19/03/2020A new UK bill that could see individual ports temporarily close due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) should only be used in extreme circumstances, a port body has said. READ more
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Timely Terminal Boost for Wilson, Sons
16/03/2020Major Brazilian shipping group, Wilson, Sons has received a boost as shipping lines are bringing additional cargo to the company’s two terminals, as Rob Ward confirms. READ more
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China lowers service charges at ports
12/03/2020China will lower the service charges of ports to optimise the business environment and encourage logistics firms to resume operations, as coronavirus begins to loosen its hold on the country. READ more
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Technology partnerships for Israeli port
12/03/2020Artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber defence systems are among technologies that will be incorporated into an Israeli port’s activities following a first of its kind tender process with start-up companies. READ more
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Coronavirus hits California ports
11/03/2020Two Californian ports have reported continued disruption to the supply chain as coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll on port and shipping operations. READ more
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Land reclamation facilitates mega ships
09/03/2020Taiwan’s largest-ever port land reclamation project has been completed as part of project to build a new large container transshipment terminal to accommodate mega ships. READ more
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Abu Dhabi Ports advances in automation
06/03/2020Abu Dhabi Ports has announced a vessel automation project that will help increase operational efficiency and safety while furthering its digitalisation and smart port goals. READ more
