Concessions & Investments – Page 22
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NewsInteresting openings
Doing business in new locations can be a legal and financial minefield, as Stevie Knight finds out
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NewsDealing with lines
Matthew Gore explains how to deal with shipping lines who do not pay bills promptly
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NewsThe law's no ass
The applicable law is the legal system that applies to the contract or standard terms and the applicable jurisdiction is the court system which has power to adjudicate over disputes.
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NewsGovernment funding now the norm
Worldwide, the role of government is increasing. In the US, discussions of infrastructure funding are dominated by conversations about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("ARRA", or "The Stimulus Bill") of 2009.
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NewsThe US perspective
The view on the US markets comes from Joe Seliga, a Chicago-based Partner at law giant Mayer Brown, representing CenterPoint Properties in Virginia.
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NewsWaking up to exit tariffs
With PPPs gaining favour in the US, an unsaid implication reveals much about the tentative state of the infrastructure market.
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NewsBarry Parker PPP Overview 1400 plus US Infra 700
Barry Parker attempts to clear the financial fog shrouding port investment
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Love thy neighbour
The business world has witnessed unprecedented collaboration between competitors during the economic downturn that would have seemed unthinkable a few years ago.
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NewsEvaluating the options
HFW''s Connie Chen discusses restructuring port investments in the current economic climate
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Finding the elusive alternative revenue stream
While there is no ''quick fix'' from the stimulus packages, there is considerable scope for "new initiatives" as some governments are keen to support innovative technologies and new sources of energy to modernise infrastructure.
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NewsCan ports and terminals benefit from government stimulus packages?
Can ports and terminals really benefit from government stimulus packages? Mark Wandless and Cé cile Schlub find out
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NewsKeeping the skills
A key theme among ports is the desire to keep their skills and expertise wherever possible through the downturn, says John Bradshaw, business development manager at Rostima.
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NewsTracking performance in the tough times
Not so very long ago, tracking productivity was an essential tool in managing congested ports. So what is its relevance now, asks Felicity Landon
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NewsA concessionaire's market
After years of dictated terms, concession seekers now have the upper hand, as Samantha Roberts explains
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NewsMaersk tackles THC transparency
The polarisation of the two sides was well illustrated by the furore earlier this year when Maersk, one of the carriers most willing to embrace charging transparency in the post-conference era, adjusted its THC system in Asia.
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Newspolarisation at ports
With the end of the container line conference system in Europe, the battle over terminal handling charges has now moved to Asia. Mike King examines this controversial fee
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Green pressures
The new European Union Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) could have a huge impact for port development projects, warns Marsh.
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NewsGrowing risks
The increasing use of pre-formed caisson units in port construction is a growing issue for insurance, says Sean Woodford of Aon''s construction team.
