World News
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NewsPSA launches supply chain hub at Tuas
PSA Singapore has launched the PSA Supply Chain Hub @ Tuas to enhance logistics connectivity
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NewsKonecranes Peinemann takeover boosts Dutch presence
Konecranes plans to acquire Peinemann Port Services and Peinemann Container Handling, enhancing its presence at the Port of Rotterdam
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NewsPhase Four of Porto Itapoá expansion begins
Porto Itapoá aims to become South America’s largest terminal by 2033 with the fourth phase in its expansion project
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NewsStornoway Port wins BPA development award
Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides has won a BPA award in recognition of its Deep Water Terminal transformation
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NewsDP World confirms £1bn London Gateway boost
DP World will proceed with a £1 billion expansion of London Gateway, increasing capacity and creating 400 permanent jobs
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NewsGreenock officially unveils new STS cranes
The Port of Greenock has launched two new ship-to-shore cranes, enhancing efficiency and boosting transatlantic trade capabilities
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NewsWATCH: Port of Tilbury wins the lottery
Tilbury Riverside Station is set for redevelopment with £4.48 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, boosting local heritage and economy
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NewsNorthport completes new container yard
Northport terminal in Malaysia has completed its new Block K container yard, enhancing capacity by 662,256 teu and promoting sustainability
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NewsGreen light for Immingham terminal development
The Secretary of State for Transport has granted development consent for the Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal project on England’s east coast
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NewsDurres growth continues
CMA-CGM has begun regular calls at Durres Container Terminal, reflecting confidence in its growth, operational improvements and rising container volumes
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NewsAPM Terminals extends Aqaba partnership
APM Terminals has extended its concession at Aqaba Container Terminal for 15 years, investing US$42 million to enhance sustainability and operations
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NewsDP World expands UK rail service
DP World has expanded its rail service between London Gateway and Southampton to enhance supply chain resilience and reduce carbon emissions
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NewsJeddah Port expands for Vision 2030
Jeddah Islamic Port is central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, with a US$1.7bn infrastructure investment enhancing trade and global connectivity
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NewsPleasure boat skipper fined for bridge collision
The Port of London Authority has successfully sued the master of a pleasure boat which struck Hammersmith Bridge in December 2023
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NewsBPA announces 2024 awards nominees
The BPA has announced its nominees for the 2024 BPA Awards, recognising excellence, innovation, sustainability and leadership across UK ports
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River Amazon resourcefulness
With access to the jungle port of Manaus restricted by low water levels in the River Amazon a highly creative solution has been developed to keep essential supply lines open. Rob Ward charts an unfolding story
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NewsOffshore opportunities build
Service providers must step up with integrated support in response to a surge of offshore energy projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region. So says Herman Jorgensen, GAC Malaysia’s Managing Director.
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NewsUpping the Intermodal Stakes
While serving local markets occurs via trucking, the need for efficient intermodal rail at North Atlantic ports is required to serve discretionary markets in Central Canada and the US Midwest.
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NewsBig numbers
The North Atlantic port region serves some of the most densely populated areas in North America and container growth is outperforming the national average. AJ Keyes assesses why this is a port region of ‘big numbers’
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NewsCMA CGM set for takeover of Santos Brasil operations
After one of the longest courtships in port terminal history, involving many suitors, it looks like Santos Brasil will finally be taken over by French based liner company CMA CGM, for an initial outlay of around US$1.12BN and an eventual cost of approximately US$2.26BN.
