World News – Page 166
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NewsVICT teething problems overcome
The new Victoria International Container Terminal in Melbourne has admitted it experienced teething problems in its test start-up of operations but management has expressed confidence for when it begins full operations soon.
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Australia focus on future infrastructure
An advisory panel has been set up to guide the Australian Government on infrastructure investment plans through to 2100.
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NewsUS port-related infrastructure "long way from adequate"
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) graded America’s marine port infrastructure a C+ in the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card.
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NewsLondon Gateway benefits from THE Alliance rotation
The recently finalised port calls for THE Alliance’s new vessel sharing agreement has seen the London Gateway add two additional calls to its rotation.
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NewsEurope-wide strike action delayed
The International Dockworkers Council has delayed its Europe-wide day of strike action in solidarity with Spain until March 23.
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Guangzhou Port looks to share offer
One of the largest hub ports in South China is planning a share offer in the first half of 2017, seeking financing to expand business, according to a senior company executive.
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NewsMelbourne second box port developments
An independent authority is gathering together the evidence it will consider in developing its future advice to government on a second container port for Australia’s state of Victoria.
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Rotterdam partners Maersk in blockchain first
Maersk and IBM are joining up in a new collaboration to use blockchain technology to help change the global, cross-border supply chain.
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NewsDriving port modernisation
Argentina’s ports are powering ahead with development to meet growing volumes. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsILA urges US dockers not to strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are set to seek immediate emergency meetings with Members of Congress to try and stop US dockers going on strike.
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Brazil explores ports legislation changes
In Brazil, the government is mulling the possibility of including conditions in future port concessions that will allow part of the concessionaire''s revenues to be used to secure foreign currency loans.
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Corozal bid deadline pushed back
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has put back bids for the Port of Corozal concession until March 3.
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NewsICTSI and Portland part ways
ICTSI Oregon and the Port of Portland have agreed to terminate the operator''s 25-year lease at the port’s Terminal 6 after admitting no end in sight to a catalogue of troubles including a lack of major clients and considerable labour issues.
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Georgia and Virginia file co-operation agreement
The port authorities of Georgia and Virginia have filed for permission to create the ‘East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement’.
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NewsTensions at boiling point at Spanish ports
Spain’s government are set to be at loggerheads with the port unions which have called nine days of strikes which are set to restrict trade flow.
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Philippines committed to Davao upgrade
The Philippines Port Authority remains committed to modernising the port of Davao and a future privatisation has not been ruled out, but plans to spend some P19bn as part of a public-private partnership have definitely been shelved.
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NewsTilbury begins community consultation
The Port of Tilbury will begin its pre-planning community consultation at the beginning of March to seek local views on its proposal to build a new port terminal adjacent to the current port.
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Tauranga on track for one million containers
The Port of Tauranga has announced that it is on track to become the first port in New Zealand to transport more than 1m teu across its wharves in a single year.
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NewsAPMT makes Elizabeth 'big ship' ready
APM Terminals has significantly increased its US$70m investment plans for the APMT Port Elizabeth Facility.
