Europe – Page 147
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NewsEC's proposed Port Services Directive slammed - again
The dockers'' and seafarers'' sections of the of both the International and European Transport Workers'' Federations (ITF and ETF) are expressing their " deep regret and grave concern" at the European Commission''s retabling of the revised version of the Port Services Directive.
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MEL-ERASMUS PRIZES
Eight students representing 21 countries have obtained their Master of Science degree in Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) at Erasmus University, Rotterdam. The course includes modules on Port Economics focusing on issues such as privatisation and finance, whilst the Maritime Logistics module aims at delivering operational knowledge on terminal design, ...
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NewsCOMING OF AGE
In the first of a two-part review of Mediterranean container trade and operations, Mike Mundy focuses on the west and central Mediterranean areas highlighting trade trends, capacity requirements, how the ports are responding, and what still remains to be done.
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NewsNorthern Way strategy embraces ports
With the benefits of Poland''s recent accession to the European Union we believe this healthy growth rate will continue. We are confident that WOG will strengthen HPH''s port network in Europe with additional services to enhance the level of service offered by Felixstowe, Thamesport and Rotterdam."
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HPH acquires in Poland. ..whilst APMT moves on Zeebrugge?
APM Terminals has been named preferred bidder and has signed a Letter of Intent with Zeebrugge Port Authority (MBZ) for the concession to manage and operate a container terminal on the Albert II dock south in Zeebrugge.
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..and P&O Ports CMA CGM on Le Havre
P& O Ports and CMA CGM have signed a 36-year concession with the Port Authority of Le Havre to equip and operate two berths as part of the first phase of the Le Havre Port 2000 development.
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NewsBroadside from Gwyneth
Gwyneth Dunwoody MP, chairwoman of the UK Government Transport Select Committee, has accused ports of not doing enough to ensure they have adequate infrastructure to support operations beyond their own facilities.
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VALENCIA ON BUYING SPREE
Speaking to the Major Projects Association (MPA) at the Royal Society in London in October, Dunwoody said: "We should learn lessons from the Port of Vancouver and not get trade indigestion."Having ordered from Paceco Espana a super PostPanamax Portainer crane, Maritima Valenciana has now completed its investment in new equipment ...
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NewsFelixstowe South inquiry kicks off
The Public Inquiry has commenced into the proposed reconfiguration of the southern part of the Felixstowe involving the conversion of redundant areas into a new deep-water container terminal.
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CAPODISTRIA OPENS NEW BULK TERMINAL
Commenting on the proposals, HPH's UK md, Richard Pearson, said: "This development will enable Felixstowe to berth more of the latest generation of large container vessels simultaneously, securing our position as a major European hub, and ensuring that UK importers and exporters enjoy the full range of direct-call liner services."The ...
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APMT INCREASES SHAREHOLDING IN GIOIA TAURO
APM Terminals has signed up with Contship Italia, Lucernate di Rho (Milano), Italy, a 83.3% subsidiary of EUROKAI, for 23.3% of the shares of Medcenter Container Terminals (MCT), Gioia Tauro. The purchase will bring APMT''s total share capital to 33.3%. Contship Italia will remain the majority shareholder with 66.7%.
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RAVENNA TO DEEPEN PORT CHANNEL
Commenting on the proposals, HPH's UK md, Richard Pearson, said: "This development will enable Felixstowe to berth more of the latest generation of large container vessels simultaneously, securing our position as a major European hub, and ensuring that UK importers and exporters enjoy the full range of direct-call liner services."Ravenna ...
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NewsInternational Power
Commenting on the proposals, HPH's UK md, Richard Pearson, said: "This development will enable Felixstowe to berth more of the latest generation of large container vessels simultaneously, securing our position as a major European hub, and ensuring that UK importers and exporters enjoy the full range of direct-call liner services."International ...
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NewsCONSULTATION LOOMS SO WHERE ARE WE HEADING?
Nick Elliott reports on the divergence of views that has emerged over the European Commission''s Motorways of the Sea initiative.
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NewsCONGESTION RELIEF FINALLY IN SIGHT AT LE HAVRE
Alex Hughes finds France''s Atlantic seaboard ports carving strategic niches for themselves around the monolithic presence of Le Havre.
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INDUSTRY'S PROFILE NOT WHERE IT SHOULD BE
" If we don''t raise the flag nothing will happen, " insists Appleton. " Our industry hasn''t so far adequately drawn attention to the question of port capacity, and other important issues. The industry''s profile isn''t where it should be in the public domain. From what I''ve seen, media attention ...
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NewsNICHE PORTS MORE FEEDERS AND BETTER DIALOGUE
Are European ports and terminal operators doing enough to meet the burgeoning demand for berth capacity created by the China trade boom and the increase in container traffic to which it is contributing?
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NewsLoans guarantee scandal escalates
Willem Scholten: acted outside jurisdictionThe dominance of Maersk can be seen in figures released by Algeciras port authority covering January and February 2005 during which throughput at the port amounted to 501,514 TEUs.Willem Scholten, former chief executive of the Port of Rotterdam, acted alone in guaranteeing loans totalling €80m more ...
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Malta Freeport goes to CMA CGM
The long drawn-out privatisation process at Malta Freeport has finally been concluded with CMA CGM taking a 30-year concession from the government for $421m. P& O Ports will manage the Freeport which will be operated as a common user facility.
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ROTTERDAM TO GROW BY A FIFTH
Rotterdam is forecasting a 20% increase in port related land use over the next 15 years.
