Australasia
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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
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Auckland charged over swimmer's death
24/07/2018Charges have been filed in the Auckland District Court this month in relation to the death of ocean swimmer Leslie Gelberger, who was thought to have been struck and killed by a 15-metre aluminium pilot boat in Auckland Harbour last April. READ more