World News – Page 204
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NewsThe plague of congestion
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) says it’s doing everything it can to relieve congestion which has been attributed to a 10% increase in overall cargo volumes at the ports over the past two months.
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Why EU ports clamber to meet carriers' whims
As vessel sizes continue to rise, but the number of regular liner services on the North Europe – Far East route fall, annual volumes handled by Europe’s container ports are taking a hitting, says University of Antwerp professor, Theo E Notteboom.
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NewsICTSI calls for public union commitment
ICTSI Oregon wants the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to publicly commit to the fact that productivity interferences are over at Portland''s Terminal 6 following its latest call loss.
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NewsKPMG: M&A activity set to surge
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the transport and logistics sector are set to pass the high levels seen in 2014, according to the latest KPMG ‘Transport Tracker’.
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NewsILWU approves West Coast labour agreement
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) coast longshore caucus delegates have voted to recommend approval of the tentative labour deal reached with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).
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Gulftainer celebrates 8% growth in volumes
Sharjah-based Gulftainer handled 6.4m teu in 2014, marking 8% growth over 2013.
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SSA Marine in Haiti first
GB Group has appointed SSA Marine to run its Port Lafito in Haiti, the country’s first panamax port.
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DP World adds to Canada portfolio
Maher Terminals has sold its Fairview Container Terminal to DP World, adding to the Dubai-based operator’s portfolio in Canada.
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NewsPeel: Don’t dismiss regional ports
Peel Ports’ commercial director is calling for a re-think in the trend towards ‘mega ports’, which he contends is causing congestion, adding cost and impacting on air quality in local environments.
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Peel Ports hunts for Liverpool2 staff
Peel Ports has kicked off its recruitment drive to staff its Liverpool2 expansion in the UK.
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Penang sees ‘huge’ growth potential
Malaysia’s Penang Port believes it has “huge potential” to further increase its facilities and services.
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NewsRussian rules
Russia''s about-turn on port development could stunt its future handling capacity, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsHitting the hot spots
Be careful where you place your bets in Southeast Asia, warns Stevie Knight
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NewsPushing back
"Outright rejection" is the UK''s response to Europe’s latest push for port regulation, finds Felicity Landon
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NewsEscaping the storm
Bulk and breakbulk were largely unaffected by the US West Coast debacle, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsWinners and losers
Mike Mundy advises that fortune favours the bold in Baltic Sea container ports
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NewsUS ports labour contract not a done deal
The tentative labour deal reached between The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) may be in jeopardy with reports of the union having to fend off efforts by militant members to jettison the deal
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NewsCongestion surcharge hits Rotterdam
Transbox, the container transport provider in Benelux and brand of Contargo, is introducing a congestion surcharge for containers to be handled in Rotterdam – a move expected to help ease any future congestion.
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NewsGetting better connected
The UK''s Peel Ports has welcomed a new joint report by the UK government and Transport for the North (TfN) detailing a blueprint to get Northern England better connected and allow greater movement of freight to and from ports.
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Spain not ready to make stevedoring changes
Economic Development minister Ana Pastor, under pressure to reform Spain''s existing stevedoring practices, has revealed that “there isn''t a proposal” on the table.
