World News – Page 93
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NewsFinnish port temporarily dismisses all staff
A port in Finland has "temporarily dismissed" all staff as part of a cost reduction plan implemented to help it cope with the business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsPorts championed in economic recovery plan
A new economic recovery plan highlights how investment in ports can play a part in the UK’s fight to get back on its feet in the wake of the first COVID-19 peak.
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NewsFOREIGN AND FLEXIBLE
Despite a difficult world economy at present, Indonesia’s ports are planning major redevelopments, as Michael Mackey discovers.
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NewsSABAH PORTS AMBITIONS
Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCT) outlined big expansion plans at the ASEAN Ports and Shipping Conference, as Michael MacKay reports.
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NewsNo green light for port construction
Construction work on current infrastructure projects within ports in an African country remain on standby.
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NewsEU FUNDING FOR SAFEPORT
The EU has confirmed funding for SafePort through its Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsIsrael accused of port cyber attack
A cyber security attack on an Iranian port terminal has been blamed on Israel.
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NewsUK port construction projects on hold
Over half of construction projects in UK ports are on hold, new research shows.
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NewsPort consortium renews development bid
A consortium which lost a contract to develop a port has said it is keen to lead on the project once again.
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NewsROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES
In the past year, Peru’s port operators adjusted to the trade war between China and the US and now face the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Rob Ward assesses developments.
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NewsBEING ON A WAR FOOTING
Port operators in Brazil have reacted positively, if at first tentatively, to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on the supply chain, as Rob Ward confirms.
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NewsGreek port plans on track
Work on the development of a Greek port is proceeding as planned, a government official has said.
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NewsEU REGULATIONS REVIEWED
Felicity Landon reviews a recently published manual on the EU Seaports regulation – all 1,307 pages
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NewsPost-COVID-19 support programme launches
A French port operator has launched a post-COVID-19 support programme to help its customers re-launch their business activities.
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NewsUS$500m loan to help port handle bigger ships
A US port will be able accommodate larger cargo vessels following confirmation of a loan to help finance a major infrastructure project.
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NewsCalifornian port seeks financial help
A California port has asked for help to stabilise its finances days after it issued a warning about the effect of COVID-19 on cargo volume.
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NewsExpress train links China to German port
A new express train from China has arrived at a German port terminal for the first time, bolstering China''s Belt and Road Initiative.
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NewsAUS$125m rail port project to go ahead
An AUS$125m rail project at an Australian port is expected to improve port access and capacity while reducing congestion.
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NewsGB£3m UK redevelopment project begins
Major redevelopment construction works costing GB£3m have begun at a UK port to improve accessibility and capability.
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News11 port projects underway in Iran
11 port development projects with over US$1.4bn of investment are currently underway in Iran.
