Asia – Page 31
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NewsGetting aid to the Philippines
Maintaining effective port operations will be one of the first things on the Filippino government’s agenda after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the country, not least to allow aid in effectively.
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NewsPSA makes a move on China
A subsidiary of PSA International has acquired stakes in a new container terminal company in Lianyungang Port in Jiangsu Province, China – its first major venture in the Yangtze River Delta region.
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NewsTrustees reject Chennai austerity programme
Major losses at the Indian port of Chennai have prompted management to put forward an austerity programme aimed at bringing finances back towards equilibrium.
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NewsHong Kong ports at loggerheads with airline industry
There is a battle underway in Hong Kong between the needs of the mainland’s aviation industry and Shenzhen’s western ports.
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NewsPPA tenders sought
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is seeking tenders to take on the construction and rehabilitation of three of its ports.
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NewsMarine highway for Chennai
In a bid to tackle congestion problems, India’s Chennai Port Trust (ChPT), is developing a barge handling facility in Bharati Dock, local media reports.
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Gulftainer eyes Russian potential
International operator Gulftainer has said that it sees “considerable potential” in the Russian port market in light of Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would like to see more private investment in national ports.
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Manila order for LCC
DP World’s subsidiary in Manila has ordered equipment from Liebherr Container Cranes.
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Japan considers upping state intervention
In Japan, the central government is considering taking equity stakes in the local government run companies that operate container ports in Tokyo and Osaka to tackle the threat of South Korean competition.
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NewsGreenPort South Asia call for papers
The second GreenPort South Asia Conference (GPSA) is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 26 to 27 February 2014, following a successful first event. The call for papers for next year’s conference have now been released.
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Cabotage holding back growth
BMT Hi-Q Sigma''s Andrew Griffiths sees cabotage - where cargo is moved from one Indian port to another - as a critical issue for the development of ports in India.
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NewsLife after TAMP
Tariff-setting and red tape – are the twin evils of doing business in India showing signs of being eradicated?
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NewsVietnam readies port leases
Vietnam looks set to lease the Cai Mep-Thi Vai international port in Ba RiaVung Tau province for 30 years, official sources have reported. Cai Mep-Thi Vai is the first State-built seaport to be leased, as the country tries to kickstart development of the problem-laden sector.
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NewsPortek secures Tanjung contract
Singapore’s Portek International has secured its first major contract with the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia, as well as repeat orders from existing customers.
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NewsMalaysian expansion project
Kuantan Port in Malaysia looks set to double its capacity by the end of the year transforming it into a mega port up from its current feeder port status.
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NewsWind power for JNPT
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is said to be investing Rs Crore 50 ($8.4m) to install wind power to help save 30% on port energy costs.
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NewsSpending spree benefits manufacturers
The Indonesia port development spending spree has benefited service providers in the sector. Konecranes had an order worth over €100 million for Indonesia in March, signing an agreement to deliver container-handling equipment to Pelindo III.
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NewsOnwards and upwards
BNCT’s presence at Busan’s New Port is attracting new bread and butter business demonstrating that it’s not only attractive to mainline services.
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NewsMoving into overdrive
Indonesian port authorities have thrown themselves into the job of tackling congestion.
