Asia – Page 29
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NewsBig plans for Busan
Busan Port Authority (BPA) says it’s ramping up development at the world’s fifth largest port - both to make it the logistics hub of Northeast Asia and keep up with projected demand.
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NewsPhilippines congestion limits US shipments
As congestion in the Philippines continues to worsen, Maersk Line has doubled its surcharge and is limiting shipments from the US.
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Thailand focus on small ports
Thailand plans to build an unspecified number of small ports to ease the cost of moving goods within the country.
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Reforms outlined for Indonesian ports
Indonesia should consider four new initiatives to build a world class port network, Hans Patuwo and Robert Carey, partners at McKinsey and Company have urged in an opinion piece in the Jakarta Post.
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Dawei firmly back on the agenda
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thailand’s Prime Minister, has visited neighbouring Myanmar for official discussions which included the development of Dawei Deep Sea port, Thailand’s official NNT, news agency said.
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NewsICTSI wins extra capacity at Manila
Despite all the troubles at Manila in terms of congestion and fines for overstaying containers, International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), appears to be suffering no ill effects, in fact it has just been granted government approval to expand its capacity.
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India to revamp major ports
In India, the central government is to convert existing trusts at major ports to wholly corporate entities, with the Cabinet to rule on this soon.
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Pak Bara still waiting for approval
The proposed Pak Bara deep-sea port on Thailand’s Andaman coast is still waiting government approvals and necessary studies, a senior government official has said.
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NewsBoxing clever at Manila
The Philippines Port Authority (PPA) has started trucking out overstaying containers from Manila as per its promise to relieve congestion at the port.
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Asian container port congestion
Asian ports are struggling with the worst congestion in 20 years and this looks set to continue because of the complicated nature of vessel sharing arrangements.
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NewsDesperate measures at Manila
Word is that the Philippines Port Authority (PPA) will be fining importers for overstaying cargoes and then shipping the boxes out to buffer ports in a desperate attempt to relieve congestion.
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NewsBromma focus on Asian markets
Spreader specialist Bromma has taken the strategic decision to split its management team between Stockholm and Singapore to “be closer to this market”.
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NewsSlower growth for Chinese ports
Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) says that during the second quarter of 2014, global ports suffered weak performance because of lower trade demand by Asia.
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NewsIndia's political push
A new government has the potential to do wonders for India''s port and terminal industry as Iain MacIntyre explains
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NewsPelindo II refuses to cancel HPH contract
State-owned Pelindo II has refused to bow to government demands to cancel a contract with Hutchison Port Holdings for Jakarta International Container Terminal.
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Profit boost for ICTSI
International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has recorded a 23% rise in profits for the first six months of 2014.
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NewsBusan works to safeguard growth
Busan’s rapidly expanding New Port is on its way to becoming the Northeast Asia logistics hub, thanks in large part to Busan New Container Terminal’s (BNCT) recent investment.
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Haiphong orders TPS eRTGs
Haiphong Port has placed an order for six electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Terex Port Solutions.
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Vinalines to sell off five more ports
Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) is to undertake IPOs at five additional large ports by the end of the current year.
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NewsLaem Chabang three-prong development plan
Laem Chabang, Thailand’s gateway port, is focusing on three paths for possible future development, according to one of its senior executives.
