Europe – Page 31
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NewsMARMARA: PRESSURES BUILD
Andrew Penfold considers how Turkey’s Marmara Sea container handling market has developed and future prospects including the critical issue of the balance between supply and demand.
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NewsBrexit border control plans change
The UK Government has set out a new timetable for introducing post-Brexit import border control processes.
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NewsNew rail service from Felixstowe
A new daily rail service has been introduced at Hutchison Ports'' Port of Felixstowe to further build its supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsNEW RULES, PAPERWORK, BARRIERS AND ROUTES
A steady series of headlines makes one thing clear – BREXIT most certainly isn’t “done”! Felicity Landon considers the fallout for some of the key UK ports involved.
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NewsEight freeports in England named
The UK Government has announced that eight new English freeports will be established following a competitive bidding process.
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NewsCMA CGM grows in Med with terminal stake
The CMA CGM Group is building up its terminal footprint position in the Mediterranean through a container terminal equity stake acquisition.
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NewsDraft trials key to bigger ships in Belgium
Draft extension trials that will determine whether a Belgian port can handle the world’s biggest container ships have begun on a major river.
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NewsFREEPORTS: THE BIDS ARE IN
David Mundy of legal firm BDB Pitmans discusses the main criteria, candidates and challenges associated with the selection process for operators of the 10 new UK Freeports
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NewsRotterdam awards harbour expansion contract
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has selected contractors for the construction of new quays in the Princess Amalia Harbour as part of its container throughput expansion investment.
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NewsAntwerp and Zeebrugge ports merge
The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will merge and operate under the name ‘Port of Antwerp-Bruges’.
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NewsPort of Felixstowe ro-ro upgrade complete
Work to allow Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe to accommodate larger ro-ro vessels and improve the efficiency of vessel operations has been completed.
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NewsABP invests in new port rail service
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GB£300,000 in a new rail service at a major UK port to help green its operations further.
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NewsBPA sets out freeports priorities
Three priorities for the establishment of freeports have been outlined by the British Ports Association (BPA) as the application window for ports in England to apply for freeport status closes on 5 February.
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NewsUK terminal operator expands into France
A UK-headquartered terminal operator has expanded its operations into France with the creation of subsidiary company.
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NewsFREEPORTS AND PLANNING
Aaron Nelson, Senior Associate at UK-based law firm BDB Pitmans, considers the UK Government’s planning regime for the country’s proposed Freeports.
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NewsABP completes GB£50m container investment
Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a GB£50m container handling investment that has reduced carbon emissions, increased capacity and enabled a more efficient service.
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NewsTurkish port operator sold
Global Ports Holding has sold a port operator in Turkey, bringing it closer to its goal of being a pure-cruise port operator.
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NewsLondon freeport consortium gains partner
The bid for a freeport on the River Thames has become stronger as a new partner reinforces regeneration and clean growth potential.
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NewsScottish Government unveils green ports model
The Scottish Government is developing plans for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.
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NewsHHLA takes majority stake in automation firm
HHLA is acquiring the majority share of an automation specialist to continue its growth- and innovation-focused strategy.
