Latest News – Page 706
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NewsSokhna stand-off hits DP World operations
There is trouble and strife at Sokhna port again – reports in the media this week suggest that labour strikes have brought operations to a standstill, and a counter protest over the strikes hasn''t helped matters either.
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NewsNew joint project on LNG Bunkering
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study into LNK Bunkering organised as a Joint Industry Project (JIP).
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NewsOW Bunker moves supply to Panama
OW Bunker has announced that it will supply low sulphur fuel from Balboa, Panama from mid-October.
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NewsBridging the gap
Finding access that will adapt to suit future ship design changes can be a challenge, Stevie Knight explains
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NewsDusting off the handling questions
It’s a conundrum: although dry, granular bulk is traditionally a simple and low cost cargo, Stevie Knight finds out the handling machinery is being pushed relentllessly in the other direction.
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NewsProposed terminal extension at Port of Durban
The Transnet National Port Authority''s (TNPA) final scope for the proposed development of Berth 203 to 205 at Pier 2 container terminal at the Port of Durban, has been accepted.
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Portpro trumps MUNZ
Newly-formed trade union, PortPro, has signed a collective employment agreement with the Ports of Auckland.
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MSC saves PrimePort jobs
PrimePort Timaru has been able to save the jobs of ten staff following it being added to the Capricorn schedule of Mediterranean Shipping Company.
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Crane issues at Tauranga
A 27-tonne container of avocados fell seven metres onto the ANL Benalla in one of two recent container crane malfunctions at the Port of Tauranga.
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Dawei mega-port still forging ahead
Thailand is to push on with the Dawei mega-port project in a joint venture with the Myanmar governmment.
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East Africa calls for unified harbours authority
Traders on the east coast of Africa want to see the reinstatement of the East African Harbours & Port Authority to stop individual states applying unilateral tariffs.
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Hamburg infrastructure upgrades needed
A plan drawn up for the Port of Hamburg forecasts it will be handling 25.3m teu by 2025, 181% higher than the 9m teu handled in 2011.
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Italy debates relationship of ports with the state
The government of Italy has approved an outline plan to reform the constitution that refers to the relationship between the Italian state and the regions.
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Indefinite strike called in Santa Fe
An indefinite strike called by port unions has made it extremely difficult for any cargo to enter or leave the Argentinean ports of San Lorenzo, San Nicolás and Villa Constitución, which are three of the country''s most important export facilities.
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South Australian price regulation to continue
Price regulation of essential services in South Australian ports is to continue for another five years to October 2017.
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Melbourne terminal out to tender
The Victorian government has called for expressions of interest from parties interested in operating a new container terminal, automotive terminal and pre-delivery inspection system at Melbourne’s Webb Dock.
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Gladstone defies odds to boost profits
Despite the unsettling effects of a rift with its political masters, the Queensland port of Gladstone has reported a major lift in profitability.
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Tender for Manaus due
Antaq, Brazil''s national waterway regulator, is to issue a $223m tender later this year for the construction and operation of a new port in the city of Manaus.
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HPH Trust shares a “buy”
Financial advisers Maybank Kim Eng have allocated a "buy" rating to Hutchison Port Holdings Trust’s shares.
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DPW lone bidder for new JNTP terminal
Only DP World has entered a bid for the new $114m container terminal at the Indian port of Jawaharlal Nehru.
