Asia
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Indonesian port stake to be sold
27/11/2019A construction company is planning to sell its stake in an Indonesian port to fund new infrastructure projects. READ more
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Philippines port proposal underway
18/11/2019A port development proposal has been accepted as complete by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), which will now begin to evaluate its legal, financial and technical merits. READ more
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China to accelerate port development
13/11/2019Chinese authorities have released guidelines to accelerate the building of world-class ports, outlining major tasks and a timetable for the sector's development. READ more
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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
