World News – Page 101
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NewsGreek port plans on track
Work on the development of a Greek port is proceeding as planned, a government official has said.
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NewsEU REGULATIONS REVIEWED
Felicity Landon reviews a recently published manual on the EU Seaports regulation – all 1,307 pages
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NewsPost-COVID-19 support programme launches
A French port operator has launched a post-COVID-19 support programme to help its customers re-launch their business activities.
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NewsUS$500m loan to help port handle bigger ships
A US port will be able accommodate larger cargo vessels following confirmation of a loan to help finance a major infrastructure project.
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NewsCalifornian port seeks financial help
A California port has asked for help to stabilise its finances days after it issued a warning about the effect of COVID-19 on cargo volume.
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NewsExpress train links China to German port
A new express train from China has arrived at a German port terminal for the first time, bolstering China''s Belt and Road Initiative.
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NewsAUS$125m rail port project to go ahead
An AUS$125m rail project at an Australian port is expected to improve port access and capacity while reducing congestion.
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NewsGB£3m UK redevelopment project begins
Major redevelopment construction works costing GB£3m have begun at a UK port to improve accessibility and capability.
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News11 port projects underway in Iran
11 port development projects with over US$1.4bn of investment are currently underway in Iran.
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NewsInfrastructure investments in California
Long term infrastructure investments, increasing competitiveness and opportunities to expand markets remain important to a California port during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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NewsMeeting the Vision in Saudi Arabia
The Vision 2030 project is the major initiative in KSA. AJ Keyes assesses recent developments at the Kingdom’s largest container port to see if aims are being met and competitive dynamics are changing.
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NewsDesignated crew change ports opposed
Two industry bodies have criticised the European Commission’’s proposal requesting EU member states designate specific ports where crew changes are possible.
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NewsBacking for free trade port project
A free trade port project in Asia has received government backing.
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NewsMUSICAL CHAIRS IN BUENOS AIRES
It looks like the plans for one major terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina may now be off the table, as Rob Ward discovers.
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NewsPort operator forced to make redundancies
A Scandinavian port operator has warned that it will be forced to make redundancies because of the "severe negative impact" that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having on its operations.
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NewsLithuanian port secures financing
A Lithuanian port has secured financing which will cover investments up to €68m into reconstruction of its quays.
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NewsSupport for ports hit by Middle East conflict
A United Nations initiative will provide support for restoration efforts at Middle Eastern ports battered by conflict.
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NewsUK port expansion approval
A UK port has been given the green light to expand following approval of a major planning application.
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NewsBOT agreement for Saudi port
A new Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement has been signed for the first and second container terminals in King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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NewsTerminal project faces eco obstacle
A proposed container terminal project has been defended as it faces a roadblock following the publication of an environmental impact assessment report.
