World News – Page 278
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Talcahuano concessionaire appointed
Empresas Navieras group has been awarded a 30-year concession to build a new quay at the Chilean port of Talcahuano, which is currently operated by the Talcahuano San Vicente port company.
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NewsBrazil's federal authorities flex their muscles
Brazil''s federal government will renegotiate contracts with ports that have administration delegated to states, municipalities and the private sector, in order to secure more influence over management and investment plans deemed key to national interest.
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NewsBeating the bureaucracy
Red tape is holding back development at ports up and down South America''s east coast. Bob Moser reports
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NewsAre US ports ready for the future?
In a testimony provided to the US House of Representatives, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has asked if US ports are ready for the future.
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NewsInland ports finally gain recognition on European network
After a long battle, the importance of inland facilities to multi-modal freight is being recognised by inclusion in the Trans-European Transport Network (TENT-T), although there’s still concern about achieving true parity when it comes to implementation.
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NewsRussia moves toward the Finnish
Rosmorport has begun a “strategic co-operation” with Cargotec that should help the Russian body to upgrade its ports, while giving the Finnish equipment manufacturer a platform for sales.
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NewsTauranga AGM oil spill focus
The Port of Tauranga’s annual general meeting, which took place earlier today, was somewhat taken over by an update on the Rena oil spill incident.
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NewsDP World announce 10% growth
This morning, DP World announced a solid third quarter with gross handling volumes up to 14.4 million teu – 10% up on the same quarter last year.
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Portunus wins APM Poti contract
APM Terminals has selected spare parts and service specialist Portunus for the refurbishment of its N.4 quay cranes in Poti Port, Georgia.
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New dry bulk terminal agreed at Puerto Montt
Empermontt, the Puerto Montt port operator in Chile, has been given permission to go ahead with a $50m investment in a new dry bulk terminal at Panitao. However, it is expected to take three to four years to build the terminal.
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Lajes project halted in Brazil
All work on the projected Terminal Port of Lajes in Brazil has been halted by a court injunction taken out by the Federal Public Ministry.
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Kribi construction starts in Cameroon
The president of Cameroon has attended the stone laying ceremony for the new deepwater port at Kribi, 4 km south of Mboro.
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Teesport high-cube rail service
A revolutionary new high-cube rail service has been launched from the UK’s PD Ports’ Teesport container terminal by Direct Rail Services (DRS).
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Single bid for Chennai box terminal
Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone was the only bidder for the $754m deepwater container terminal development at the Indian port of Chennai. PSA, DP World and L&T all declined to bid.
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Rotterdam rides to Vietnam's rescue
Rotterdam’s Port Authority has signed a declaration of intent with Vietnam’s national shipping company, Vinalines, to cooperate for the development of ports in Vietnam.
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Italy tots up major port investment
The Italian government has confirmed that it has allocated more than €130m ($180m) for development of national ports.
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Antwerp to capture fair wind
Antwerp Port Authority is to take a 47% share in a consortium to build a large wind farm on the left bank of the river Scheldt.
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NewsNew RTGs for Manila
International Container Services Inc. (ICTSI) in Manila will soon take delivery of eight brand new rubber tired gantries (RTG) for the new Berth 6 operation due to open next year.
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Darwin slapped with pollution fine
Darwin Port has been fined A$69,000 (US$67,200) for infringing environmental regulations.
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Indonesia offers direct investment opportunities
A group of Dutch businessman visiting Indonesia have been offered direct investment in local ports without the need of going through a tender process.
