World
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Extra Brexit funding may have limited impact
21/08/2019An extra GB£9m will be made available to ensure local areas and major ports are ready for Brexit, the UK government has announced, but a trade association has cast doubt over how many more preparations can be made before 31 October. READ more
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12-port capacity plan unveiled
20/08/2019An East Asian country has unveiled large scale plans to boost its cargo-handling capacity at 12 ports by 2040. READ more
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New port for Somalia
20/08/2019Qatar has established an investment partnership with Somalia to build a new port in the latter country. READ more
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No-deal Brexit means major disruption
19/08/2019Leaked documents predict major disruption at British ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit. READ more
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Strong growth at Port of Hamburg
19/08/2019Germany’s largest universal port remains on a growth course, despite fears the rest of the country may be spiralling into an economic slowdown. READ more
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Port operator tackles skills shortage
16/08/2019A UK port operator aims to address the sector skills shortage and support new talent with the launch of a Port Operative Apprentice Scheme. READ more
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Call for safety review in Ireland
16/08/2019Ireland's largest trade union has called for better safety measures to protect workers in port and dock environments across the country following a fatality. READ more
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New container port favoured for Perth
15/08/2019A shortlist of five port and supply chain options to manage Perth's long-term freight requirements has been released with all options proposing a new container port. READ more
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Infrastructure investment ongoing in Black Sea
15/08/2019There are many container ports in the Black Sea region and while few attract larger vessels, infrastructure investment is continuing to compete for volumes, writes Alex Hughes READ more
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China, IT and regulations remain focus of US west coast ports
15/08/2019West Coast pressures are making themselves felt across the port industry, at a time when US Congress treats maritime regulations like a Christmas tree, writes Martin Rushmere READ more
