World News – Page 14
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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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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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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.
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NewsJan De Nul deals aim to accelerate “middle corridor”
Maritime construction Group Jan De Nul has been awarded two major contracts in Georgia and Kazakhstan.
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NewsRiver 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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NewsS.A. sour grapes?
APMT’s lawyers are busy nowadays fighting offensive and defensive actions but is right on their side or is it ‘lawfare?’ The Editor assesses the situation
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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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NewsMoldova Port Bid
The Romanian government is reportedly in talks to buy Moldova’s only port. The Giurgiulești International Free Port is located at km 133 of…
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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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NewsSri Lanka struggles
Good and bad news for Sri Lanka’s leading container port, Colombo. The facility ended the first half of 2024 with a 9.6% increase in transshipment cargo, due to double digit growth for the January to end of April period.
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NewsFuture Proof Tees
The Emerald Duchess has arrived on the River Tees, in the UK. The £23m dredger is…
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NewsPort of Tyne welcomes future leaders
The Port of Tyne welcomed six new apprentices and one graduate, selected from over 230 applicants, to start their maritime careers
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NewsXeneta joins US strike disruption warning
Xeneta adds its voice to warnings of severe global supply chain disruption if strikes at US ports go ahead
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NewsBrunswick expands storage for RoRo trade
The Port of Brunswick in the US is expanding vehicle storage by 50 acres to meet growing RoRo trade demands
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NewsDP World extends port investment in Mozambique
US$600 million will be invested over the next three years, boosting Mozambique’s port infrastructure and trade connectivity
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NewsForth Ports makes board changes
Forth Ports appoints Paul Dale as COO, while Carole Chan steps down as chief commercial and financial officer
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NewsNigerian terminal upgrade boosts trade
APM Terminals’ US$115 million WACT upgrade is set to boost Nigeria’s economy by improving port efficiency, safety and capacity
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NewsUS strikes threaten global trade
A potential ILA strike on top of Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threatens to severely impact global trade and supply chains
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NewsAAPA launches Latin America initiative
AAPA has launched AAPA Latin America to enhance regional engagement, focusing on trade efficiency and economic growth
