Asia
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“Consolidation” driving latest China move
22/10/2019Strategic cooperation agreements signed by a Chinese-owned port operator reflect a growing effort to “consolidate Chinese resources and activities” rather than the Belt and Road Initiative, a port expert has said. READ more
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Close collaboration underpins PNG port reforms
11/09/2019PNG has stepped into the world of modern port operations with a collaborative approach of involving local landowners as shareholders in two new terminal operating companies, Iain Macintyre reports. READ more
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Sri Lanka begins major development project
02/09/2019The Sri Lankan government has begun a major development project to further modernise its ports across the country in order to transform Sri Lanka into a maritime hub in the region. READ more
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Port operator not hindered by policy hold up
30/08/2019An Indian port operator is supportive of the delayed Major Ports Authorities Bill for its promise of more autonomy to improve operational efficiency. 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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US$1.2bn Indonesian container port planned
24/07/2019A project to create a US$1.2bn container port and industrial logistics park in East Java, Indonesia is expected to begin this year. READ more
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Cosco strikes merger agreement
02/07/2019COSCO SHIPPING Ports has reportedly entered into a merger agreement with Tianjin Port Holdings and China Merchants International Terminals. READ more
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Dream peddling of Belt and Road
05/06/2019China has turned down the rhetoric on its global ‘connector’ scheme to overcome criticism of the project’s intentions. Stevie Knight reports on the latest strategy READ more
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MOU delivers automation progress
28/05/2019An MOU between Navis and Tianjin Port Group to accelerate technology innovation has already seen the organisations partner on several projects in China that involve a range of different automation solutions. READ more
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China port operators to feel tariff fallout
23/05/2019The US-China trade war will likely see port handling charges decline, resulting in a reduction of revenue and profit margins for China Merchants Port Holdings, Hutchison Port Holdings and Shanghai International Port, a new report has found. READ more
