Asia – Page 14
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NewsCan India’s east coast corridor project succeed?
Gordon Feller asks whether the much talked about, but not yet fully developed, desire to introduce coastal corridors along India’s substantial coastline might hold water.
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NewsCoronavirus could delay port project
Coronavirus (COVID-19) could delay major projects in Singapore, which include a new port, the country’s transport minister has warned.
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NewsPushing Port Development in Indonesia
A World Bank project in Indonesia is seeking to reduce costs and improve supply-chain reliability – but are ports the chokepoint in the system, asks Gordon Feller.
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NewsNew port development in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Ports Authority will carry out a 15-month feasibility study for a new port development to help it meet its goal of container handing capacity of around 35m teus.
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NewsCoronavirus hits port calls by 30%
Ports worldwide are now facing serious disruption due to coronavirus as port calls in China have dropped by over 30% since the beginning of 2020, a vessel tracking firm has warned.
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NewsPorts key to managing maritime security risk
Ports should play a key part in managing maritime security risks, a new IMO workshop has stressed.
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NewsIndian ports bill finally approved
A significantly delayed ports bill that aims to improve efficiency amongst India’s ports has finally been approved by the Indian government.
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NewsAIP for port in India
The Indian government has given approval in principle (AIP) for a US$9.2bn deep draft container port on the west coast of India to accommodate the ever-increasing size of container ships.
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NewsPorts take precautions against coronavirus
Ports and port operators across the world are taking precautions as the coronavirus continues to spread.
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NewsAPSEZ to buy Indian greenfield port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is reportedly in negotiations to acquire an under-construction greenfield commercial port in India.
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NewsChinese ambitions for Indian Ocean ports
China and Myanmar have signed 33 agreements strengthening economic ties between the two countries including a port project that will give Beijing a crucial pathway to the Indian Ocean.
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NewsBangladesh ports explore link to India
Michael Mackey investigates the impact of a new deal for Indian goods to transit through ports in Bangladesh.
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NewsAPSEZ to acquire Indian port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), will acquire a majority stake in a major Indian port.
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Indonesian port stake to be sold
A construction company is planning to sell its stake in an Indonesian port to fund new infrastructure projects.
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NewsPhilippines port proposal underway
A port development proposal has been accepted as complete by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), which will now begin to evaluate its legal, financial and technical merits.
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NewsChina to accelerate port development
Chinese authorities have released guidelines to accelerate the building of world-class ports, outlining major tasks and a timetable for the sector''s development.
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News“Consolidation” driving latest China move
Strategic cooperation agreements signed by a Chinese-owned port operator reflect a growing effort to “consolidate Chinese resources and activities” rather than the Belt and Road Initiative, a port expert has said.
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NewsClose collaboration underpins PNG port reforms
PNG has stepped into the world of modern port operations with a collaborative approach of involving local landowners as shareholders in two new terminal operating companies, Iain Macintyre reports.
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NewsSri Lanka begins major development project
The Sri Lankan government has begun a major development project to further modernise its ports across the country in order to transform Sri Lanka into a maritime hub in the region.
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NewsPort operator not hindered by policy hold up
An Indian port operator is supportive of the delayed Major Ports Authorities Bill for its promise of more autonomy to improve operational efficiency.
