Asia – Page 40
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Pelindo II plea to change tack
The Indonesian Stevedoring Companies'' Association has asked that state port operator Pelindo II abandon its current contract with PT Kaluku Marítima Utama to operate berths 201-203 at the port of Tanjung Priok.
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Over enthusiastic Customs threat to Vallarpadam
The new container shipping service linking the Indian port of Kochi to ports in Europe could be suspended by operator CMA-CGM Hapag-Lloyd if customs officials continue to check seals on all transhipment containers passing through the Vallarpadam terminal.
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Yantian takes Shenzhen stake
Yantian Port Holdings is to take a 35% stake in a Shenzhen-based container terminal operator, in which it plans to invest $73.99m.
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Chennai and Ennore merger mooted
India''s Shipping Ministry is considering the merger of Chennai and Ennore ports, a move prompted by a High Court decision to force Chennai to transfer the handling of coal and iron ore to Ennore.
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Andhra Pradesh seeks second major port
The state of Andhra Pradesh in India says it would like to establish a second major seaport, following the success of Visakhapatnam.
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Chennai brands surcharges as “illegal”
Chennai Port Trust believes that congestion surcharges being levied by container shipping lines calling at the new container terminal are illegal.
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Vietnam's Van Phong construction suspended
In a major reversal of policy, building work on Van Phong port is currently suspended, the Vietnam Ports Association has confirmed.
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NewsThai flooding disrupts export volumes
The massive floods in Thailand may not be having a direct of Thai ports, but they are affecting export and domestic supply volumes, according to APM Terminals.
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Batam project re-tendered
Indonesia''s Transport Ministry is to re-tender the project to build a transhipment port in Batam.
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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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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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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.
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India publishes armed security guidelines
In response to global pressure, the Indian Ministry of Shipping has released detailed procedures governing entry/exit of armed security servicing ships at its ports.
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Vietnam port problems laid bare
The Vietnam Ports Association has spoken out to warn of substantial problems in the country’s port sector.
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NewsFreight loses Asia pull
The latest global freight data highlights concern over economic recovery and exposes the risk of dependence on Asia-led growth, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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Fourth JNPT box concession awarded
A consortium composed of ABG Ports and PSA Mumbai investments has been awarded the concession to operate the fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
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Port Klang to have third box terminal
Port Klang Authority chairman Teh Kim Poohas has revealed that approval has been given to build a third container terminal by 2012.
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Manila introduces radiation detection
The port of Manila has introduced a new radiation detection system at two terminals: ICTSI''s and Asia Terminals'' South Harbour.
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New terminal concession award in Colombo
A consortium consisting of Sri Lanka Port Authority(15%), China Merchant Holdings (55%) and Aitken Spence (30%) has been awarded a $500m contract to build a new container terminal at the port of Colombo. Construction work will begin in December.
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NewsVietnamese terminals cut regional costs
Container terminal operators in Vietnam are charging an average of just $32 to handle a 20 foot container, which compares with $55 in Thailand, $76 in China and $117 in Singapore.
