World News – Page 222
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NewsCyprus privatisation struggle turns ugly
Workers are striking again at Cyprus Ports Authority’s (CPA) Limassol and Larnaca ports in a bid to protest against the proposed privatisation plan being voted on this week, which they say will mean job losses.
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NewsManila port operations under strain
Two of Manila''s largest ports are struggling with backlog created by an expanded truck ban enforced by the government on Monday, and worsened by truckers'' protests.
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NewsTruck troubles in Vancouver
Members of the United Truckers Association (UCA) held a two day strike at the Port Metro Vancouver this week in an attempt to increase the compensation they receive from the trucking companies that hire them.
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Counting the cost of the Chilean port strike
The agreement struck with port workers in Chile that ended a 23-day strike could cost the state around $60m in retrospective bonus payments dating back to 2005.
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First new Brazilian port concessions ready in March
The Brazilian ports minister, Antonio Henrique Pinheiro Silveira, believes that the first batch of 29 port concessions – forming block one, covering the port of Santos and ports in Pará – will now be ready for March.
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Serious questions asked about Spanish transhipment traffic
In 2013, both traffic and revenue declined at Spanish ports, following a record year in 2012. Transhipment traffic, in particular, began to seep away, with shipping lines complaining of the high cost of doing business.
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Investors line up behind Mariel industrial zone
More than 70 companies from both Europe and China have shown an interest in investing in the free zone attached to the Cuban port of Mariel, west of Havana, which inaugurated its container terminal at the end of January.
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Auckland bounces back
Ports of Auckland has achieved a comparable 70% increase in net profit after tax to NZ$26.4m and 17% lift in revenue to NZ$107.2m for the six months to December 31, 2013.
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Union criticises port safety process
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch is continually acting after the horse has bolted in its approach to safety, says Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) general secretary Wayne Butson.
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Boom to bust for Queensland ports
Debate is raging over whether Queensland’s port capacity has shifted from shortfall to surplus as a result of developments during the mining boom.
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Fremantle opens liquid berth door
Fremantle Ports has invited expressions of interest to develop and operate a dedicated bulk liquids berth at Kwinana to handle cargoes such as petroleum products, chemicals and liquid fertilisers.
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NewsRussian coal terminal construction
Russia’s Volga Group has acquired a 50% stake in Sukhodol LLC – the company which is constructing the new bulk terminal at Sukhodol Bay in Russia’s Primorsk territory.
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NewsFelixstowe expansion consent
The UK’s Port of Felixstowe has finally received consent from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to extend its newest container handling facility, berths 8 & 9.
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NewsPSA and JNPT get back on track
Singapore’s PSA International Ltd is to develop the fourth container terminal at Jawarharlal Nehru Port in India – a contract that was originally terminated back in 2012.
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NewsBenefits to a Panama Canal delay?
The recent productivity slump on the Panama Canal over new lock costs may bring a welcome breather for some east coast ports which are rushing to get upgrades completed in time for the opening.
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NewsPSA set to boost Indian presence
A spokesperson for Singapore''s PSA International has confimed to Port Strategy that the operator has been named as the successful bidder in the tender for container operations at the Union government-run Kolkata Port in India.
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NewsWestports profits up by 19%
The Malaysian operator Westports reports that its profits for the last quarter of 2013 were up by 19% on the previous year owing to increased container volume.
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NewsMiami construction progresses
The final option has been granted for the PortMiami harbour deepening project, which will see the port dredged to a depth of between 50 and 52 feet to accommodate post Panamax cargo ships.
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NewsTalks continue on Panama locks project
The new locks cost dispute at the Panama Canal is continuing as all parties try to come to an agreement meaning that the threat of suspension is still hanging in the air.
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NewsCountering the bargaining power of carriers
The port authorities of Seattle and Tacoma are joining forces to swap information in the face of increasing ship sizes and shipping alliances to help counter the bargaining power of carriers.
