Europe – Page 46
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NewsDisruption for Felixstowe freight forwarders
The director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said that the organisation’s members are still facing “significant problems” at the Port of Felixstowe following implementation of a new terminal operating system (TOS).
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NewsUK urged to keep Dover route
The Port of Dover has warned that a UK Government proposal to divert Dover-bound shipments elsewhere in a no deal Brexit scenario would face capacity and efficiency problems.
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NewsFelixstowe TOS still taking its toll on teu
The terminal operating system (TOS) at the Port of Felixstowe is reportedly “stable” although teu volume handled is lower than expected.
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NewsMarket tilt towards the Med
There has been scepticism about the ability of Mediterranean ports to pull market share away from Northern Europe, but that attitude is changing, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsPositive evaluation for Yilport’s Taranto proposal
Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea (PNAIS) has expressed a first positive evaluation of Yilport Holding’s proposal to invest in and manage the container terminal of the Port of Taranto.
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Breakbulk Events & Media Supports Project Cargo Summit in Rotterdam
Breakbulk Events & Media Supports Project Cargo Summit in Rotterdam
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NewsLiverpool power outage causes delays
A power outage at Liverpool Port which caused delays and congestion for hauliers at Liverpool2 has seen a backlog of containers and gate times extended to 24 hours.
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NewsPort checks essential in Brexit UK
Inland border controls post-Brexit would present public, animal and environmental health risks, the Port Health Authority for London has warned.
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NewsFelixstowe admits "rail misses"
The Port of Felixstowe has “continued to suffer from a significant number of rail misses” but this number reduced following the introduction of new yard procedures on 12 July and implementation of its latest terminal operating system (TOS) upgrade on 14 July.
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NewsMercator Media acquires Coastlink Network
Mercator Media Limited has acquired the Coastlink Network Limited, a neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea and feeder container shipping and how it forms part of a competitive supply chain.
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NewsContainer growth pushing Antwerp to limit
Container freight growth at the Port of Antwerp is raising concerns as the port nears its maximum container capacity.
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NewsBPA: Close ‘drink-pilot’ yachtie loophole
The British Ports Association chief executive has closed UK Maritime Safety Week with a call to shut a regulatory loophole that permits non-professional mariners to pilot leisure craft under the influence of alcohol.
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NewsFelixstowe productivity at 80%
The Port of Felixstowe has stated that vessel and rail loading performance remain below target but no new issues have emerged as it works on resolving slow loading and delays caused by problems with its terminal operating system (TOS).
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NewsCroatia-China alliance for port progress
Croatia is set to partner with China to carry out infrastructure projects including ports and railways.
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NewsYilport in running for Taranto tender
Yilport Holding has confirmed it has submitted an offer to the Ionian Sea Port Authority to invest in and manage all cargo operations at the container, bulk and ro-ro terminals of Port of Taranto in south east Italy.
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NewsBasque region introduces ports legislation
In Spain, the Gobierno Vasco (Basque Government) has approved maritime transport and ports legislation that will establish a management model for 15 ports that fall under its competence.
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NewsMEDPorts Association hits ground running
Twenty Mediterranean ports and state port organisations have come together under the MEDPorts Association banner.
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NewsLe Havre commits to major investments
The Conseil de Surveillance (Supervisory Board) of France’s Port of Le Havre has voted unanimously to agree a €500m investment programme, French port alliance HAROPA has said.
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NewsFake mortgage detained vessel losing millions
A vessel detained at Bulgaria’s Port of Burgas since November over an alleged unpaid mortgage has seen its owner face losses of US$20,000 per day with no end in sight to the legal process.
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NewsPort of Rotterdam oil spill devastation
It will be a number of weeks before the clean-up at the Port of Rotterdam is complete, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has indicated after more than 200 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was released into its waters when a chemical tanker collided with a jetty.
