World News – Page 203
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International interest in Corozal port
Panama has received significant interest from global terminal operating companies in respect of the new Pacific port of Corozal.
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Brazilian ports concession programme flatters to deceive
In May, the Brazilian government aims to launch a concession programme to boost investments in infrastructure, revealed the Finance Minister, Joaquim Levy, noting that the potential for capital contributions in the area is ‘immense’.
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Mexico invests $3.2bn in Gulf ports
The Mexican Transport & Communications Ministry (SCT) reports that $3.2bn is being invested in nine ports located on the country''s Gulf coast.
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Auckland port expansion riles locals
Ports of Auckland’s plans to build two 100-metre piled expansions at the end of Bledisloe Terminal has met with vocal local opposition and caused controversy within the port’s owner, the Auckland City Council.
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Sudden death brings Napier port changes
A review of the Port of Napier’s management structure has been initiated following the sudden passing of its chief financial officer John Matheson and related resignation of chief operating officer Chris Bain.
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Lyttelton charged over worker death
WorkSafe NZ has brought a prosecution against Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) following the death of its employee, Brad Fletcher, in a scissor-lift incident last August.
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NewsBusan port unveils port expansion plans
The Korean government has announced plans to add a further 15 berths to its flagship Busan New Port in the south of the country to increase container capacity by 15.8m teu.
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NewsPeel launches UK cargo diversion drive
Peel Ports in the UK has unveiled its ambitious carbon emissions initiative and is calling on the industry to rethink supply chain and service routes to help reduce freight mileage by 200 million miles over the next five years.
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NewsCargo diversions to Canada ‘only temporary’
The recent labour disputes on the US West Coast will not lead to permanent diversions of cargo to up coast Canadian ports, according to Port Metro Vancouver president and chief executive Robin Silvester.
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NewsComoros port operations dispute
An International law firm has warned the Union of Comoros, an island off the east coast of Africa, of the implications of flouting the law after it broke the port operations agreement it had in place with Dubai based operator, Union Marine.
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NewsPSA breaks ground in Panama
PSA Panama International Terminal (PSA Panama) is investing over US$400m in the expansion of its container terminal on the west bank of the Panama Canal Pacific entrance, which began in February after being granted approval.
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NewsPolitics and pragmatism
The dark shadow of political strife has fallen on the Black Sea. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsGetting rid of illusions
There''s more to US problems than just the trade union-employer logjam, explains Martin Rushmere
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Tampa's 'positive' rating spurred by economic success
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Florida’s Port Tampa Bay’s credit rating of ‘A’ and has provided the authority with a “positive outlook”, backed by the nation’s economic success.
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Morocco commits €1bn to port upgrades
Morocco is in the process of investing €1 billion in port upgrades, €350 of which will be spent on new installations at Casablanca.
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Soya logistics chain under review in Brazil
A group of academics at the Brazilian Strong Esags school is looking into where bottlenecks occur at the port of Santos during the peak harvest export season.
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Way forward for DPW Melbourne impasse
An independent valuation has been suggested as a solution to the impasse over lease provisions at the Port of Melbourne.
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Fremantle car concession popular
Competition is strong for the concession to operate a single new automotive terminal at Victoria Quay in the inner harbour at the port of Fremantle.
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NewsPacific ports given green light to dialogue
Federal Maritime Commissioner William P Doyle has given the green light for the implementation of the Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement that authorises west coast ports to exchange information and reach agreement on measures to improve facilities in terms of productivity and efficiency.
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NewsABP invests in vehicle handling
Associated British Ports (ABP) is building a port that will support the car industry in the UK by investing £12m in its vehicle handling facilities at Southampton.
