World News – Page 101
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NewsBRI: FINANCE OR DEBT TRAP?
A new report into the implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Africa paints an unsettling picture – but there is more than one side to the story. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsTIMING KEY IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Aaron Nelson, Senior Associate at UK-based law firm BDB Pitmans, puts the spotlight on the complex situation regarding the Northern Ireland border as the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaches.
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NewsFreeports bidding process opens in England
At least seven new freeports are anticipated with the opening of the freeports bidding process in England.
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NewsTurkey to build container port
Turkey plans to build a container port in the Eastern Mediterranean that will operate as a gateway to the Middle East and Central Asia.
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NewsRo-ro terminal opens in Sweden
A new ro-ro terminal in Sweden has opened to boost capacity and provide growth opportunities for shipping companies.
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NewsTHE BREXIT CLOCK IS TICKING
While the UK Government and EU continue eleventh hour talks on a trade deal, AJ Keyes asks if the UK port industry will be ready for Brexit?
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NewsGdynia outer port construction tender
The Port of Gdynia Authority in Poland has formally launched a tender to select a private partner for the construction of the outer port.
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NewsHPC aids Brazil’s first multi PCS
Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has been selected to support the implementation of the first multi-port community system (PCS) in Brazil.
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NewsGREAT EXPECTATIONS
India is targeting a high capacity transshipment operation on Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands ruled by India, north of Sumatra. Michael Mackay examines the project.
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NewsHHLA expands intermodal activities to Ukraine
German logistics company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has established its own intermodal company in Ukraine.
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NewsModernisation challenges for Africa’s ports
A new report offers six recommendations to accelerate the modernisation of Africa’s port sector.
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NewsHK Alliance competition proposals approved
The Hong Kong Competition Commission has accepted proposed commitments by the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance to ensure fair competition.
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NewsPNW COMPETITION BUILDS
Seattle’s new Terminal 5 modernisation project has a lot riding on it, as the port continues to see strong competition from Canada’s Pacific Gateway ports. AJ Keyes investigates.
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NewsTRYING TRUCK TIMES IN CHILE
Rob Ward investigates the impact of the strike by truckers in Chile that ended in September 2020.
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NewsInvestment supports Dakar port move
New financing will support an initiative to relocate Dakar’s port and its operations from the city centre to a new greenfield site.
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NewsCargo facility boosts Georgian port expansion
A deal has been struck for the development of a new cargo facility at a Georgian port currently under major development.
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NewsJUST IN TIME FOR MONTREAL
Striking dockers and cargo diverted to other ports. It has been a tough July and August for the Port of Montreal. But with returning workers, AJ Keyes asks if any lasting damage has been done.
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NewsUS port to double rail capacity
Government funding is helping a port in the United States expand its rail capacity.
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NewsACM clears acquisition of container terminal
The Netherlands Authority for Consumer and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of a container terminal in the country.
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NewsECHOES OF THE PAST IN OZ
The industrial action underway on the Australian waterfront at the time of writing has echoes of the protracted action that took place in the 1990s, not least due to the intransigence of the MUA.
