Europe – Page 34
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NewsJoint bid for Thames freeport
Two of the UK’s largest port businesses have announced a joint bid for a freeport on the River Thames to attract new investment to the UK.
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NewsPortuguese terminal tender launches
A tender for the expansion of infrastructure at a Portuguese container terminal has been launched.
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NewsUK port connectivity review launches
A new review of UK port connectivity aims to highlight to government and local authorities where post-COVID-19 investment in infrastructure can be concentrated in order to maximise economic growth and speed up recovery.
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NewsEU freeports caution doesn't impact UK
The EU''s cautionary stance on freeports has no bearing on the UK''s development of freeports and how they will operate, a ports trade association has said.
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NewsUS group in running for Greek port tenders
A US-based independent financial consulting and asset management firm has confirmed its interest in tenders for the development of two ports in Greece.
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NewsBrexit borders funding for UK ports
UK ports are set to benefit from a share of GB£705m government funding for Brexit borders-related infrastructure, jobs and technology.
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NewsSpanish terminal to "double" port's activity
A new container terminal is expected to "double the economic activity" of a Spanish port.
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NewsInfrastructure investment at Spanish port
A Spanish port authority is preparing for new infrastructure at one of its ports to help it harness future growth.
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NewsCall for EC to clarify state aid rules
The European Commission has been urged to avoid distortion of competition between integrated terminals and independent ones and unbundle the activities eligible for favourable tax treatment under tonnage tax schemes by clarifying the EU Maritime State Aid Guidelines .
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NewsBuild to bring trade
The president of a Spanish port authority has said that infrastructure, multimodal operations and digitalisation are amongst areas "key" to international trade.
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NewsMOVING ON FROM THE 1970s
Hamburg is pressing on with infrastructure upgrades to keep its position as Germany’s primary container port, as Michael Mackey discovers.
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NewsNew COVID-19 guidance for UK ports
New workplace guidance has been published for UK ports and terminals to consider as part of their risk assessment and management planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsDutch port issues autonomous transport tender
A Dutch port authority has published a request for tenders (RFT) for the provision of a new transport service that will incorporate autonomous vehicles and reduce congestion while improving container handling efficiency.
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NewsInvestment in Italian terminal resumes
Work on a deep sea container terminal in Italy has resumed following easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
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NewsFirst container call at new Swedish port
The first container ship has arrived at Sweden’s newest freight port.
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NewsGB£200m ro-ro terminal opens in UK
An unaccompanied freight ro-ro terminal has opened for business as part of a new GB£250m port terminal in the UK.
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NewsGreek port is top for container handling in Med
A controversial port in Greece has become the top container handling port in the Mediterranean.
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NewsFinnish port temporarily dismisses all staff
A port in Finland has "temporarily dismissed" all staff as part of a cost reduction plan implemented to help it cope with the business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsPorts championed in economic recovery plan
A new economic recovery plan highlights how investment in ports can play a part in the UK’s fight to get back on its feet in the wake of the first COVID-19 peak.
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NewsEU FUNDING FOR SAFEPORT
The EU has confirmed funding for SafePort through its Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Felicity Landon reports.
