World News – Page 133
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Support builds for Newcastle box terminal
Support for a container terminal at the New South Wales port of Newcastle has come from a regional business group.
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NewsPRF Directive fixed fee could result in an “unreasonable” amount of garbage
ESPO has criticised a plan set out in the new proposal on the revision of the Port Reception Facilities (PRF) Directive to further incentivise users of waste facilities in ports to deliver by introducing the 100% fixed fee (indirect fee) for garbage.
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NewsFEPORT backs call for increased facilitation budget
The Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) has called for prioritisation of investment favouring hinterland connections and multimodal projects with “a real and evaluated market need” — including ports — in a position paper.
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NewsTT Club: cyber activity must be addressed
Specialist port insurer TT Club has warned of the daily operational risk posed by cyber ''activity'', urging ports to shut down third party back doors into their systems.
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NewsNewcastle pushes ahead with container bid
Port of Newcastle plans to continue its fight to win funding and establish a container terminal, following news that the Australian government will fund rail expansion at Port Botany.
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NewsSustainability focus for revived Brooklyn terminal
A plan to reactivate the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal as a major shipping hub will create new jobs, help reduce New York City (NYC) emissions and see over 900,000 metric tons of material move annually through the port.
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NewsUKMPG brings in new blood at the top
In a change at the top, Forth Ports chief executive Charles Hammond has been named as the new chair of the United Kingdom Major Ports Group (UKMPG).
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NewsIndian unions workers to strike indefinitely at 12 Indian ports
Major port workers’ unions plan to go on an indefinite strike at 12 major Indian ports on or after 30 May to protest against a pay dispute, according to the general secretary of the Water Transport Workers’ Federation of India.
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NewsMSC signs 30-year concession with Abu Dhabi Ports for new Khalifa Port container terminal
Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a 30-year concession agreement with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to establish a new container terminal at Khalifa Port, UAE.
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NewsNew Zealand's Northport joins country's container sector
Friday this week, May 11, will mark Northport’s arrival on the New Zealand container port scene, when Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) makes its first export loading on the newly-revamped Kiwi Express schedule.
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Westports secures land for Klang expansion
Port operator Westports Holdings Berhad’s (WHB) wholly-owned subsidiary and multi-cargo port, Westports Malaysia (WMSB), has entered into a sale and purchase deal with the Selangor State Development Corporation to buy 381 acres of leasehold land under the sea at the Pulau Indah island — on which the facility is located ...
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Ethiopia to take share in Djibouti Port
Ethiopia is set to take a share in Djibouti’s Port of Djibouti under an agreement reached by both countries — though the size of the stake is unclear.
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NewsEx-APM Terminals executive takes top ABP job
APM Terminals’ chief commercial officer (CCO) Henrik L. Pedersen has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of Associated British Ports (ABP).
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NewsManaging technology and sustainability at GreenPort Congress Americas
Climate change and utilisation of technologies to measure port air emissions will be the focus of sessions on the first day of GreenPort Congress Americas.
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NewsReforms and reinvention in the Black Sea
The region appears to be on an upward trajectory again for both bulk and boxes, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsNorth Africa chips away at its wishlist
The region is making inroads in overcoming infrastructure and investment issues, albeit progress remains slow. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsEurope’s hotspot for port infrastructure investment
Interlegal’s Rachid Bouda explains why Ukraine should be where the smart money is heading
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NewsItaqui adds new general cargo terminal
In Brazil, the Port of Itaqui will start an auction for the concession of its new general cargo terminal in July. This is expected to mainly handle cellulose and paper.
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NewsContecon seeks level playing field
José Antonio Contreras, managing director of Port of Guayquil concessionaire Contencon, has said that he is not opposed to Ecuador expanding its terminals. However, he wants a level playing field across the various concessions.
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NewsNew tender for La Unión
In August, El Salvador’s Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), or Autonomous Port Executive Commission, is to issue a new tender for the Port of La Unión Centroamericana (Port of La Unión). The decision was revealed by CEPA’s president, Nelson Vanegas.
