World News – Page 94
-
NewsInfrastructure investments in California
Long term infrastructure investments, increasing competitiveness and opportunities to expand markets remain important to a California port during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
-
NewsMeeting the Vision in Saudi Arabia
The Vision 2030 project is the major initiative in KSA. AJ Keyes assesses recent developments at the Kingdom’s largest container port to see if aims are being met and competitive dynamics are changing.
-
NewsDesignated crew change ports opposed
Two industry bodies have criticised the European Commission’’s proposal requesting EU member states designate specific ports where crew changes are possible.
-
NewsBacking for free trade port project
A free trade port project in Asia has received government backing.
-
NewsMUSICAL CHAIRS IN BUENOS AIRES
It looks like the plans for one major terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina may now be off the table, as Rob Ward discovers.
-
NewsPort operator forced to make redundancies
A Scandinavian port operator has warned that it will be forced to make redundancies because of the "severe negative impact" that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having on its operations.
-
NewsLithuanian port secures financing
A Lithuanian port has secured financing which will cover investments up to €68m into reconstruction of its quays.
-
NewsSupport for ports hit by Middle East conflict
A United Nations initiative will provide support for restoration efforts at Middle Eastern ports battered by conflict.
-
NewsUK port expansion approval
A UK port has been given the green light to expand following approval of a major planning application.
-
NewsBOT agreement for Saudi port
A new Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement has been signed for the first and second container terminals in King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
-
NewsTerminal project faces eco obstacle
A proposed container terminal project has been defended as it faces a roadblock following the publication of an environmental impact assessment report.
-
NewsCoronavirus could accelerate digitalisation
Coronavirus (COVID-19) could accelerate digitalisation in the shipping industry, a European port has said.
-
NewsContainer handling evolution in Sweden
Container handling is set to evolve at a Swedish port following the signing of a contract with a logistics company.
-
NewsLocal pavers solution for new terminal
An Australian port has found a local solution in its search for specialised industrial pavers for its new AUD$30m crane and cargo container terminal.
-
NewsNew concession brings huge investment
A new era of operation has begun at a port in Saudi Arabia with massive investment potential.
-
NewsDock extension boosts US terminal's capacity
A 400ft container dock extension has been completed at a US terminal to enable it to simultaneously handle two container ships for the first time.
-
NewsDockworker fatality at California port
An investigation is underway following the death of a dockworker at a California port.
-
NewsLack of COVID-19 equipment puts ports at risk
Vital equipment used to protect workers against coronavirus (COVID-19) is running out, a ports trade association has warned.
-
NewsUS ports outlook changes to negative
A key economic outlook for the US ports sector has been revised to negative from stable due to weakened demand and persistent supply chain risk as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
-
NewsPort authority plea for coronavirus support
A US port is seeking federal support of US$1.9bn to cover revenue losses and expenses resulting from the “extraordinary challenge” presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
