World News – Page 12
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NewsPost privatisation pluses & minuses
Buying a controlling interest in the Port of Piraeus was one of China’s first international moves to build its influence in the port industry, while Thessaloniki now has its own controlling Tsar. AJ Keyes looks at how the current ownership is faring in Greece
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NewsDown but not out
In early 2023 a major earthquake occurred in the region where the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun are located. AJ Keyes looks at what happened, the implications for these two ports and what has been learnt.
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NewsDon’t overplay the issues!
Non-specialist headline news sources have gone overboard on the impact of the Houthi-led Red Sea closure. Andrew Penfold takes a penetrating look at the cost impacts and other factors that will shape the outcome of any long-term loss of this routeing
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NewsBuenos Aires: what next?
The Port of Buenos Aires, with a reforming government in place, has an opportunity to get back on track. Will the new administration rise to the challenge? Mike Mundy reports
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NewsGantrex buys Liftcom
Gantrex Group, a company supported by Argos Wityu, has acquired Liftcom, as it continues to grow…
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NewsESPO Approval
The European Parliament has officially adopted the Berendsen report, an own-initiative report on “building a comprehensive European Port Strategy…
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NewsDurres powers ahead
Durres Container Terminal, at the Port of Durres, Albania, is capturing major new cargo volume which is being facilitated by ongoing terminal system enhancements.
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NewsCTW Connects Portchain
Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) is implementing Portchain Connect to simplify berth alignment processes with shipping lines. CTW is expecting…
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NewsTaylor Acquires Ferrari
Mississippi-based Taylor Group has acquired 85 per cent of the shares in CVS Ferrari.
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NewsPort Auctions Coming
The National Water Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) in Brazil is planning to hold 19 port auctions in 2024, which is expected to generate…
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NewsJAXPORT Deal Done
JAXPORT has approved a 30-year agreement with US marine terminal and logistics company Enstructure for the lease and development of 79-acres of waterfront…
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NewsCeres Rebrand
Seattle-headquartered Carrix has announced that its recent acquisition, Ceres Terminals, is being rebranded as SSA Marine. Carrix completed…
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NewsSerbia Targets Greece
When opening the recent Serbia-Greece business forum, Aleksandar Vucic, President of Serbia…
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News…And major order for Eldorado Brasil
Konecranes has confirmed successful completion of a largescale order for Eldorado Brasil’s new cellulose terminal in the Port of Santos, Brazil, with the provision of two gantry cranes and seven fork lift units.
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NewsBedeschi confirms coal transshipment handling system for Indonesia
Bedeschi S.p.a. has finalised a new contract for a coal transshipment system to be delivered to Indonesia.
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NewsTargeting Asia
Hyster-Yale Group has announced a strategic partnership with PortxGroup for exclusive distribution for Hyster® products in several important Asian countries.
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NewsDeeper Burgas
Cosmos Van Oord, a joint venture of Cosmos Shipping and Van Oord, has been awarded a dredging project to support…
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NewsICTSI concession brings transformation to Iloilo port…
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), reports the award of a new concession in the Philippines and commencement of works on the upgrade of its Rio Brasil Terminal in Brazil.
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News…and upgrades Rio Brasil terminal
Also on ICTSI’s agenda, is the upgrade of its Rio Brasil Terminal spanning major structural modernisation and expansion works.
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NewsPort of Valencia Tenders Third Rail Line
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) is tendering to double track and construct a third railway line connecting the Poniente and Levante terminal facilities in the Port of Valencia.
