World News – Page 179

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    Review and redundancies at Taranaki

    2016-07-28T16:36:00Z

    A net reduction of seven staff has been actioned by Port Taranaki following a four-month business review encompassing all areas of port operations.

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    Investment opportunities at Faw

    2016-07-28T13:52:00Z

    It seems that there may be new investment opportunities on the table for local and foreign companies at Al-Faw Port in Basra.

  • Being the Green Port is in the Port of Long Beach's DNA, says Commissioner Lori Ann Guzman. Credit: tdlucas5000
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    Port of Long Beach helps battle pollution

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has authorised the framework for a unique, voluntary $46.4m program to lessen the impacts of port-related pollution on the community.

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    Angola to spend $1.3bn on ports this year

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    The Angolan government has confirmed that it is to spend more than $1.329bn in 2016 on three port infrastructure projects located in Cabinda and Zaire provinces.

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    Iquique Phase 2 work to start early next year

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    Phase 2 development of Iquique port in northern Chile should start by October at the latest, according to Iquique Port Company (EPI), when the bidding process is expected to be launched.

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    DP World to explore opportunities in Taiwan

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    DP World and Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore growth opportunities in Kaohsiung Port’s Terminal 7 in Taiwan.

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    Napier port development gets NZ$25m boost

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    The New Zealand government has announced NZ$25m (US$17.6m) worth of road access improvements to Napier port as one of the first actions of Matariki, the Hawke’s Bay Economic Development Strategy.

  • Qinhuangdao Port expects a fall in net profits, due mostly to the decline in throughput of coals.
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    Qinhuangdao port issues profit warning

    2016-07-27T15:56:00Z

    Qinhuangdao Port has issued a warning to its shareholders and potential investors to expect a substantial fall in net profits for the first quarter of 2016.

  • Nearly there: The reclamation works for the new terminal are now 75% completed
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    Kuantan's Asian transhipment aspirations

    2016-07-27T10:20:00Z

    Kuantan Port Consortium (KPC) is building its New Deep Water Terminal (NDWT) which it says will become a major transhipment hub on the east coast of Malaysia for trade in and out of Asia.

  • Growing reach: The Port of Savannah handled 8% of the US containerised cargo volume in 2014
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    GPA gets go ahead for new inland terminal

    2016-07-26T14:28:00Z

    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved a spending package of US$19.7m to construct its new Appalachian Regional Port terminal in Chatsworth, Georgia.

  • Advent International could sell its stake in the Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá (pictured). Credit: Rodrigo Leal/Appa.
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    Advent mulls Brazilian port sale

    2016-07-25T16:26:00Z

    Advent International is said to be considering a sale of its stake in the Brazilian container port, Terminal de Conteineres de Paranagua SA, according to local sources.

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    All change for Buenos Aires

    2016-07-20T14:59:00Z

    In the first half of 2017, the government of Argentina is to launch a tender linked to land reclamation in the port of Buenos Aires, which aims to create new quays able to accommodate the largest vessels afloat.

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    Brazil investigates BNDES’ bankrolling of Mariel

    2016-07-20T14:58:00Z

    The Brazilian Minister of Transparency, Monitoring and Control, Torquato Jardim, has revealed that he is investigating why Brazil helped finance construction of the Cuban Port of Mariel. Explaining the reason for the investigation, he noted: “It generates no market for the Brazilians.”

  • A MoU was signed at the headquarters of Ports and Maritime Organisation
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    Antwerp to collaborate with Bandar Abbas

    2016-07-20T14:42:00Z

    Antwerp Port Authority signed a collaborative agreement with Shahid Rajaee Port Authority, which controls the Port of Bandar Abbas in Iran, to develop trade between the two regions.

  • Construction work: The new 9,100 tonne dock gate and three 4,500 tonne caissons will form the remodelled ends of the sea walls
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    Marseille powers ahead with expansion works

    2016-07-20T14:39:00Z

    Two main construction projects at the French port Marseille Fos which will enable it to handle mega-ships are nearing completion.

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    Thailand looks to regional co-operation

    2016-07-19T11:31:00Z

    Senior Thai officials have outlined the country’s plans to further develop the country’s port sector.

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    Myanmar admits to development “challenges”

    2016-07-19T11:31:00Z

    Problems with Myanmar’s ports were outlined at the 14th ASEAN Ports and Shipping Conference in Bangkok.

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    ICTSI secures Victoria terminal funding

    2016-07-18T16:00:00Z

    Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has signed a syndicated loan facility with seven global financial institutions.

  • China's President Xi Jinping (pictured)  had previously set aside $60bn for projects in Africa over the next three years. Credit: Hye900711.
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    China to cut back on foreign infrastructure investment

    2016-07-14T11:12:00Z

    China, which has shown interest in funding numerous new port and infrastructure projects in developing countries, is now having to re-evaluate its position given Venezuela''s wish to default on Chinese debt.

  • Spain's economic development minister has sent a second proposal to the EC regarding the country's stevedoring model. Credit: Grey World.
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    Spain stevedoring reform depends on port finance

    2016-07-14T11:12:00Z

    Spain''s Economic Development Minister Ana Pastor has sent a second proposal to the European Commission in respect of reform of the country''s stevedoring model. This follows a second referral about this subject to the European Court of Justice.