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MMC takes controlling stake in Malaysian port
MMC has taken 70% equity interest in Tanung Bruas Port operator KMB Seaport for $4.7m, strengthening its hold on the Malaysian port sector.
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NewsUK ports muted on Brexit update
The response from UK ports was muted to Theresa May’s long-awaited Brexit speech, which took place yesterday at Lancaster House, Westminster, in front of an audience of EU ambassadors.
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NewsPort Klang edges closer to top ten ranking
Based on its performance in 2015, Port Klang says it should be ranked in 11th place in the World Container League for 2016, moving up one spot from 2015.
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Seychelles plans berth expansion
Seychelles Port Authority is planning to expand Port Victoria to serve more, and larger, vessels.
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NewsBeing held to account
Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change in late 2016, responsibility for reaching greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals shifts to individual countries, writes Alan Lewis, director, Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC), Smart Freight Centre.
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Concerns over Salaverry port concession
In Peru, there is disquiet regarding the transparency surrounding the concession of the Port of Salaverry.
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Ecuadorian port investment planned for 2017
In Ecuador, investment of at least $251.5m is planned in the three ports that the government put out to concession last year.
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Infrastructure spend in Brazil worst since 2000
A study undertaken by Pezco Microanalysis reveals that investment in Brazilian infrastructure in 2016 was the lowest since at least 2000.
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NewsSpanish ports to get major cash injection
Spain’s Economic Development Minister, Íñigo de la Serna, has announced that ports operated by Puertos del Estado will receive both direct investment and in-port access upgrades of €1.418bn in 2017.
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Newcastle mulls increased breakbulk role
A report prepared for the Port of Newcastle has raised the possibility of increasing breakbulk volumes through the port by developing land previously occupied by a steelworks.
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NewsMoU for smarter freight transport
Smart Freight Center (SFC) and FEPORT have signed an Memorandum of Understanding to partner together to help standardise calculating and reporting emissions in the port logistics supply chain.
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NewsSustainable port tyres
An Indian heavy-duty tyre manufacturer walked away with a top accolade at Dubai’s Terminal Operator Excellence Awards.
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NewsBPA focus on port zoning and communications
The British Ports Association says that its focus will be on port zoning and improving communications in 2017, just some of its key priorities for the coming year.
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Need for Port Klang mega hub questioned
Port Klang''s mega hub plans have been met with skepticism by a leading ports analyst.
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NewsDP World chief sees potential for growth in India
Making ports more productive across India rather than building more greenfield sites is the way forward, said DP World group chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem at a summit in Ahmedabad, India.
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NewsCarolina Ports continues to invest
As part of its ongoing infrastructure investment plan, North Carolina Ports has ordered two new panamax ship-to-shore cranes, with an option to purchase two more from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co, (ZPMC).
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Financial jitters threaten Seattle terminal sale
The Port of Seattle has objected to the sale of the operations centre at Terminal 46 which is leased by bankrupt shipping company Hanjin.
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NewsPSA 'grapples with sluggish global trade'
PSA International Pte Ltd handled 67.63m TEU of containers at its port projects around the world in 2016.
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NewsDuisburg port backs LNG
The Port of Duisburg and German utility company RWE have teamed up to create LNG infrastructure at the port.
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NewsDunkirk regasification terminal commissioning
Commercial operations have started at the Dunkirk regasification terminal which is used to import, store and re-gasify LNG before delivery.
