World News – Page 14
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NewsSweden launches joint maritime traffic centre
The Swedish Maritime Administration and Ports of Stockholm are establishing a joint traffic centre for efficiency and safety
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NewsPlanning approval to boost London Gateway
Thurrock Council has approved a new 10-year order to support expansion and job creation at London Gateway Logistics Park
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NewsHHLA deploys 5G network at Altenwerder
HHLA is implementing a 5G network at Container Terminal Altenwerder to enhance logistics and automation
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NewsHGT acquires 60% of CNMP LH
HGT acquires 60% of CNMP LH, strengthening its position in Le Havre and expanding its terminal portfolio
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NewsPort of Albany awarded infrastructure grant
The Port of Albany has received US$18.79 million from the FAST NY programme to upgrade Beacon Island infrastructure
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NewsJeddah’s South Container Terminal opens
DP World and Mawani have opened Jeddah’s expanded South Container Terminal, boosting capacity and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global trade hub
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NewsSouth Africa: Transshipment realities
Mike Mundy delves into the case for transshipment in South Africa under current operating realities – it is not as straightforward as has been suggested
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NewsTransnet taps simulation for maritime training
Kongsberg Digital is delivering new state-of-the-art simulator technology to the Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) Academy in Durban, South Africa.
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NewsNew standard for smart ports
Puertos del Estado and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) have presented the new UNE 178110 Standard, which establishes the requirements for a port to be considered a Smart Port and provides recommendations for achieving this goal.
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NewsMPA and Microsoft to harness new technologies
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on a wide range of new technologies covering cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robots, and cybersecurity.
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News(Smart) business as usual
A J Keyes runs the rule over China’s recent container terminal performance – volumes, automation/investment in Smart Ports – and assesses what lies ahead
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NewsFull steam ahead
This is the year that promises to bring to the market the STS 10 container terminal opportunity in Santos, Brazil – the so-called jewel in the crown in Brazil’s port privatisation programme. Rob Ward assesses the project parameters and prospects
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NewsCapacity Concerns? Not here….
Mexico’s container ports had a good 2024, with further volume growth. AJ Keyes assesses what expansion plans are ongoing in the country and asks whether there are expected to be any space issues moving forward?
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NewsEmbracing reefer trade
The West Coast of South America is a key part of the reefer supply chains providing many different products to global markets. AJ Keyes assesses why Chile and Peru are so integral to these trade lanes
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NewsChile: onwards and upwards
AJ Keyes looks at developments in Chile’s leading ports and asks if any change to the status quo is anticipated in this important Latin American location
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NewsShort on facts
Mike Mundy considers Trump’s assertion that the Panama Canal is in Chinese ownership is ill-informed and does not justify the resulting attack on Hutchison PPC
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NewsUN reports Yemen port damage
The United Nations (UN) has provided independent confirmation about the level of damage suffered by Yemen’s Red Sea ports, and the news is not good.
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News…As port of Nador attracts investment
MSC and CMA CGM are going to equip and operate half of a new container facility at Nador West Med in Morocco.
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NewsIn memoriam: Andrew Penfold
At the end of 2024 Port Strategy (PS) lost a good friend and colleague, Andrew Penfold. Andrew succumbed to an illness he was receiving treatment for but which eventually, sadly, took him from us far too soon.
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NewsTariffs: the next chapter of volatility
Port expert and senior analyst Johan-Paul Verschuure - from strategic-financial advisory firm Rebel - charts the implications of the new world order under Trump tariffs, the counter-measures from those effected and the potential impact on supply chains.
