Asia – Page 33
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The forwarder's view
Port Strategy sought out a leading forwarder to explain how changes in cargo flows in China are impacting port logistics strategies. Christoph Matthes, Ocean Freight product manager for North China at DB Schenker, kindly obliged.
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NewsA 'mixed bag' of Chinese fortunes
Henrik Pedersen, chief executive of APM Terminals’ Asia Pacific region which operates seven joint venture terminals in China from Dalian in the north to Guangzhou in the south, says the performance of the company’s Chinese terminals last year had been a “mixed bag” due to lower than expected GDP growth, ...
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NewsChina's chrysalis
China’s trade flows with the world and the rest of Asia are rapidly changing. Michael King reports
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NewsConsensus reached at GreenPort South Asia
The first GreenPort South Asia Conference, organised by Mercator Media, took place at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel, Mumbai Indian from 20 to 21 March 2013.
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Pelindo III to invest $634m in 2013
The state owned port operator, Pelindo III, is to invest $634m in 2013.
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Gush of Indonesian ports
In April, Indonesia''s Ministry of Transport is to inaugurate 33 new ports, whose construction was completed at the end of last year at the cost of $101m.
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Korea partners with Peru
South Korea is to provide financial help to the National Ports Authority in Peru to bring up to date master plans for the ports of Iquitos, Ilo, Salaverry and San Juan de Marcona.
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JNPT fourth terminal up for grabs
JNPT is to invite new bids for its projected fourth container terminal by the end of March.
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NewsChinese ports show potential
According to the Shanghai International Shipping Institute’s (SISI) ‘Global Port Development Report 2012’, rapid growth in throughput has been pushing Chinese ports up the global ranking in terms of development potential.
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NewsGreenPort South Asia – last chance to book
There’s still time to book for the first GreenPort South Asia Conference which will take place on 20 and 21 March 2013 at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel, Mumbai, India.
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NewsAsia Pacific - a key market for shipping
According to a new survey by the Norton Rose Group, the Asia Pacific is catching up with Europe in terms of being a key market for the shipping sector, an important factor for future port investment and development.
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NewsIPA supports GreenPort South Asia Conference
The Indian Ports Association (IPA), which represents India’s 13 major ports, has confirmed its support for Mercator Media''s first ''GreenPort South Asia Conference'', taking place in Mumbai, India, from 20 till 22 March 2013.
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NewsPorts riding on Asia Pacific growth
“Resilient” growth in Asia Pacific is propping up port development in the region but the best is yet to come, according to IHS Global Insight’s Rajiv Biswas.
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NewsKonecranes wins Indonesian record order
Konecranes has increased its strategic position in Indonesia with a contract to deliver the first automated container yard for state owned terminal operator, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III).
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NewsHPH Trust acquires ACT
The Singapore listed Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Trust has acquired 100% of shares in the Hong Kong terminal operator, Asia Container Terminal Holdings Ltd (ACT Holdings), for around HK$750m (US$408m).
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Dawei hits another hurdle
Dawei, the proposed megaport in Myanmar, has hit another snag, Thailand’s national NNT news agency has reported.
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NewsBusan port strives for autonomy
Busan Port Authority (BPA) says that it has been given permission by the South Korean government to act autonomously as a public enterprise.
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NewsPelindo III to spend on development
Indonesia’s state owned port operator, Pelindo III, has announced that it will spend Rp6.1tr (US$634m) on port development this year in order to expand its regional ports and ease container congestion.
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NewsKerala seeks approval for Vizhinjam development
The Indian state of Kerala plans to approach the Union ministry of economic affairs to get private partnership approval in order to develop the Vizhinjam international deep water seaport, according to media reports.
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NewsDP World investment granted approval
According to media reports, Dubai based terminal operator, DP World, has been granted approval by the Indian Finance Ministry for its proposed container terminal investment project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
