Australasia
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Napier hits back over criticised upgrade plan
18/10/2018The owner of New Zealand’s Napier Port has dismissed concerns about its planned NZD$350m upgrade and that the port’s recent growth could be short-lived. READ more
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45% of Napier could be sold to fund growth
03/10/2018Hawke’s Bay Regional Council could sell up to 45% of Napier Port in New Zealand to fund the port’s growth requirements, while retaining majority ownership and balancing the council’s investments. READ more
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Auckland congestion pressures other ports
02/10/2018Berth congestion at the Port of Auckland has seen schedule changes and operational delays at other ports receiving diverted ships. READ more
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Striking Papeete port workers blocking cargo
21/09/2018A general strike in French Polynesia has seen cargo stuck in the Port of Papeete following action by port workers. READ more
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Tasmania's multi-million port plan
05/09/2018A $144m set of investment plans for port infrastructure has been unveiled for ports in Tasmania to futureproof the Australian state for the next 15 years. READ more
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DP World defends charges
05/09/2018DP World has defended its controversial terminal infrastructure access charges, saying they are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive. READ more
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Concerns over Kiwi port surveying
05/09/2018Safety and economic impact concerns have been raised over the lack of standardisation of hydrography surveying practice within New Zealand’s port sector. READ more
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New Zealand ports return half year profits
05/09/2018Port of Tauranga has returned a comparable 13% increase in net after-tax profit to NZ$94.3m and 10.9% rise in revenue to NZ$283.7m in the 2017–2018 financial year. READ more
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Newcastle responds to unsought terminal bids
05/09/2018Australia's Port of Newcastle has responded to receiving unsolicited bids to develop a container terminal at the port by encouraging more bids from other prospective investors. READ more
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TasPorts reveals AUS$200m Port Master Plan
16/08/2018TasPorts has unveiled its Port Master Plan to spend AUS$200m in port infrastructure improvements over the next 15 years. READ more