World News – Page 198
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Victoria sets up infrastructure body
A new independent body, Infrastructure Victoria, is being set up to plan for the Australian state’s future infrastructure projects, including prescribing port development.
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NewsLack of US port funding a ‘concern’
Restricted federal funding on US infrastructure coupled with a growing population is a “concerning trend”, warns the US Maritime Administration.
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NewsUK must “live with” EU port regulation
The UK government appears to be wavering in its fight against the EU Port Services Regulation. Speaking at London International Shipping Week, Robert Goodwill MP, UK Minister for Shipping & Ports, told delegates that the industry will have to “live with” the PSR.
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NewsUAE-USA strengthen port relations
The USA and UAE have reached a historic agreement that will see the Port of Sharjah and Port Canaveral work together to build on international trade and logistics investment prospects.
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NewsNick Palmer loses MND battle
Nick Palmer, Associated British Ports’ former port director for Grimsby and Immingham, has died at the age of 56.
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NewsCamouflage cranes for Yilport
Yilport is investing in two new, state-of-the-art ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes with a difference –camouflaged paint will be added to ensure they blend in at the Port of Oslo.
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NewsClaims tangle for Tianjin
The size of the insurance fallout from the explosion at Tianjin Port has yet to be uncovered said Gregg Newman of ISA “and it could take months before we really know where we are as the claims are just starting to come in now”.
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Swaziland to build port in Mozambique
The tiny African state of Swaziland, which is wedged between South Africa and Mozambique, has recently announced its intention to progress two mega-projects.
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NewsManagement changes for Valencia
New Valencia port authority president Aurelio Martínez has announced that there will be “changes” to the way the port is run during his period in office.
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NewsDjibouti unveils grand expansion plans
The Port of Djibouti has unveiled a huge expansion programme which aims to cement the port as a transhipment hub for the whole of Africa.
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NewsBrighter times ahead
Despite a short term slowdown, long terms prospects for Chilean ports look bright, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsMass migration
AJ Keyes looks at the impact of refugees on Mediterranean ports and the strategies being adopted
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DP World looks to Iran
DP World is looking to invest in Iran after reporting a strong first half of the year, with a 21.9% increase in profit to US$405m, local media reports.
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NewsCarriers face terminal ownership dilemma
As the global shipping industry faces a number of financial challenges, shipping lines are facing a “dilemma” with their container terminal ownership strategies, says Drewry in its newly released annual report.
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NewsCMA CGM consortium wins coveted Kribi concession
The 25-year concession for Kribi Container Terminal in Cameroon has been won by a French-Chinese consortium made up of CMA CGM, Bolloré and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC).
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NewsChina brings major ports together
China is planning to integrate five major ports, Ningbo Port, Zhoushan Port, Jiaxing Port, Taizhou Port and Wenzhou Port, under one umbrella group to optimise port assets in the region, according to local media.
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Oakland plans congestion alleviation trial
Oakland plans to trial a congestion mitigation scheme for an initial one-year term to improve cargo flow.
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NewsSunderland invests in quay strengthening
The UK North East Port of Sunderland has made a £1m investment in structural works to strengthen a quay for bulk and project cargoes.
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NewsAPM Terminals makes moves into Colombia
APM Terminals has invested in Colombia to gain a foothold in what it views as one of the “most promising investment opportunities in the region”.
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NewsAuckland in Tauranga's backyard
Bay of Plenty export cargo is the primary target of an audacious move from Ports of Auckland to establish an intermodal freight hub within three kilometres of the Port of Tauranga.
