Europe – Page 61

  • News

    Algeciras to build third box terminal

    2016-08-11T19:14:00Z

    In Spain, Algeciras Bay Port Authority has issued a tender for the construction and operation of its third container terminal. Interested parties have until November 30 to present bids.

  • Rising star: Malta Freeport Terminals has broken through the 3m teu barrier
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    Centre stage

    2016-08-03T09:54:00Z

    Could it be ‘all change’ for some of the Mediterranean’s key ports? Felicity Landon reports

  • A MoU was signed at the headquarters of Ports and Maritime Organisation
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    Antwerp to collaborate with Bandar Abbas

    2016-07-20T14:42:00Z

    Antwerp Port Authority signed a collaborative agreement with Shahid Rajaee Port Authority, which controls the Port of Bandar Abbas in Iran, to develop trade between the two regions.

  • Construction work: The new 9,100 tonne dock gate and three 4,500 tonne caissons will form the remodelled ends of the sea walls
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    Marseille powers ahead with expansion works

    2016-07-20T14:39:00Z

    Two main construction projects at the French port Marseille Fos which will enable it to handle mega-ships are nearing completion.

  • Spain's economic development minister has sent a second proposal to the EC regarding the country's stevedoring model. Credit: Grey World.
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    Spain stevedoring reform depends on port finance

    2016-07-14T11:12:00Z

    Spain''s Economic Development Minister Ana Pastor has sent a second proposal to the European Commission in respect of reform of the country''s stevedoring model. This follows a second referral about this subject to the European Court of Justice.

  • News

    Cosco finally seals Piraeus deal

    2016-07-13T15:44:00Z

    The sale of a controlling stake in the Port of Piraeus to the Chinese container shipping and terminal operator Cosco has finally been signed off, according to local sources

  • Tax probe: Belgian and French ports are under EU scrutiny
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    EU launches Belgian and French tax probes

    2016-07-11T18:04:00Z

    The European Commission has opened two in-depth probes to check if corporate tax exemptions granted under Belgian and French law to ports'' economic activities are in line with EU state aid rules.

  • News

    Two new FEPORT members

    2016-07-07T16:43:00Z

    Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) which is located at the Port of Gdynia in Poland and the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, have become members of FEPORT.

  • News

    Kalmar completes employee negotiations

    2016-07-07T14:11:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed employee co-operation negotiations with labour unions in Lidhult, Sweden.

  • News

    Consultations come to a close

    2016-07-07T14:11:00Z

    Trade unions FNV and CNV Vakmensen, together with Rotterdam container companies and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, have concluded consultations on employment in the container industry.

  • News

    Dockers take part in union action day

    2016-07-07T14:11:00Z

    Dockers in ports across six continents took part in a union action day on July 7, including thousands of dockers belonging to the International Dockworkers’ Council, the International Transport Workers’ Federation and the European Transport Workers’ federation.

  • News

    Brexit threatens EU port throughput statistics

    2016-07-07T12:39:00Z

    The announced Brexit – Britain’s exit from the European Union - will have a very visible impact on EU port throughput statistics, according to award-winning port economist Theo Notteboom.

  • PD Ports' development director, Geoff Lippitt
    News

    North UK ports broker collaboration pact

    2016-06-30T11:15:00Z

    In the wake of Brexit, major ports across the north of the UK have agreed to unprecedented collaboration to ensure their unified voice is heard by government.

  • Peel Ports is using MSC vessels to carry out marine trials at Liverpool2.
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    Peel Ports partners with MSC

    2016-06-28T11:16:00Z

    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has committed vessel support to Peel Ports to help make marine trials at Liverpool2 a success.

  • United Kingdom voted in a 52% majority to leave the European Union
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    ‘Cool heads’ needed in response to UK ‘out’ vote

    2016-06-24T16:49:00Z

    As the United Kingdom voted in favour to leave the European Union, the whole country is left in uncertainty, including the UK shipping industry.

  • Container transfers between different Maasvlakte terminals to become easier
    News

    Rotterdam streamlines inter-terminal moves

    2016-06-23T16:13:00Z

    APM Terminals, ECT and RWG have made an agreement with the Dutch Tax and Customers Administration to end the requirement of physical customs documents in order to transfer containers from one Maasvlakte terminal to the other.

  • An 'out' vote in the EU referendum is likely to reduce trade and cause congestion at ports
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    Brexit likely to reduce trade, say analysts

    2016-06-16T16:04:00Z

    The UK’s exit from the European Union could cause ‘considerable congestion’ at ports across Europe and lead to a reduced volume of trade, according to a report by economic analysts.

  • News

    Yilport acquires solvent terminal

    2016-06-15T15:07:00Z

    Yildirim Group’s subsidiary Yilport Holding has acquired 100% shares of Turkey’s largest liquid terminal Solventas Technical Storage.

  • News

    Call to nationalise Portuguese ports

    2016-06-07T10:52:00Z

    António Mariano, president of the Portuguese Stevedores Union, has called for the nationalisation of the domestic ports network.

  • Seville Port Authority has issued a tender for the container terminal at Dársena de Batán (pictured). Credit: Seville Port Authority
    News

    New tender for Seville box terminal

    2016-06-07T10:52:00Z

    Seville Port Authority (APS) has agreed a series of terms and conditions to be included in a tender for the container terminal at Dársena de Batán, which is one of the port''s busiest areas.