Europe – Page 95
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Spain cuts port investment
Spain’s state budget for 2011 has allocated 18% less in port funding compared with 2010. A total of €1.15bn ($1.56bn) will be made available, down on the €1.28bn ($1.74bn) invested in 2010.
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NewsPort Integration project takes off
Speedy, cost-effective freight flows that contribute to regional competitiveness while reducing environmental impact are at the centre of a new European ports project.
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Go ahead given for Dragados-SPL sale
Spain''s competition authority has given the green light to JP Morgan to acquire Dragados-SPL from existing owner ACS. The acquisition is being made at a cost of €720m ($977m). The assets will be controlled by a new company, Turia Port Investments.
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Taman tender imminent
A tender is to be issued to design a new deep water port in Taman, Russia, which will be able to handle 85m tonnes of dry and liquid bulk. Terminals handling grain, coal, metal, containers and fertiliser are planned.
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NewsSnow forces UK port closures
Heavy snow and icy conditions have brought two of the UK’s main hubs to a standstill, with Southampton and Felixstowe both shutting up shop today.
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Antwerp introduces major investment programme
The port of Antwerp has unveiled a $2.2bn investment programme, which it will implement over the next 15 years. The amount is double its previous budget and aims to increase its competitiveness, as well as maintaining its position as Europe''s number two port. As from 2011, port dues will be ...
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Stevedores strike tarnishes French port reform
Industrial action has marred the introduction of the French ports law reform.
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NewsTrust plan is “undeliverable” says Dover
Dover Harbour Board has branded the proposal to keep the port of Dover in local hands through ownership by a “people’s trust” as “totally unrealistic and undeliverable”.
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NewsPeople's port bid launched for Dover
Residents on the UK’s south coast have come together to submit a £200m buy-out bid for the Port of Dover.
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NewsIs the cascade effect a threat, an opportunity, or both?
Outside factors are influencing the plans of both the Black Sea and the Baltic ports
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Kiel goes to greater lengths
The opening of Kiel’s Schwedenkai terminal marks the beginning of a new era according to the port – underscoring the point with the new architectural terminal building which is to be a landmark for the city.
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HPUK gains carbon award
Carbon footprint reduction at Hutchison Ports UK has stemmed from both “small actions” from employees as well as significant investment, according to the company''s David Gledhill.
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NewsRussian recovery
The ‘Russian factor’ means strengths and weaknesses for the region’s ports, says Stevie Knight
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Spanish ports take a mauling as recession bites
The recession that hit Spanish ports in 2008 led to serious financial problems that continue to this day at more than two-thirds of the nation’s ports, new figures reveal.
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New collective bargaining agreement in Bilbao
Port workers at the Spanish port of Bilbao have signed a new collective bargaining agreement covering 2009-2010, bringing to an end the threat of layoffs and temporary cuts to working hours.
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NewsGdynia sinks investment into deep water
The Port of Gdynia is making efforts to stay ahead of the deepwater game by jointly developing a deep draft berth with Gdynia Container Terminal.
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NewsUTC entitled to Illichivsk operations
The Odessa court of appeal has rules that the Commercial Sea Port of Illichivsk must allow Ukrtranscontainer to resume operations – and get its equipment back.
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NewsAntwerp's attitude pays off
The way through a downturn isn’t to try to maximise profits, according to Antwerp chief executive Eddy Bruyninckx as the port of Antwerp approved a €1.6bn ($2.2bn) investment plan that runs to 2025.
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NewsGdansk takes Polish top spot
The Polish port of Gdansk has overtaken its rival Gdynia by nearly 10,000 teu for the month of September, making it the largest container port in the country.
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Police seize Liscont and APL documentation
Portugal''s Judicial Police have undertaken searches at premises of both container terminal operator Liscont and Lisbon Port Authority (APL) in search of documents relating to the former''s concession extension.
