World News – Page 101
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NewsSri Lanka scraps terminal development deal
Sri Lanka has decided to scrap a deal with India and Japan for the development of a port terminal in the country.
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NewsPPP plans for India’s ports
The Indian Government is moving towards port privatisation with plans for seven public-private partnership (PPP) port projects during 2021-22.
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NewsDigitalisation key for South Asian ports
Digitalisation, risk management and a focused approach to sustainable transition are key issues for South Asian ports, a new webinar has found.
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NewsMexico port development launches
A new greenfield port development site on the northern Pacific coast of Mexico has been launched and identified as a long-term alternative to the southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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NewsUK terminal operator expands into France
A UK-headquartered terminal operator has expanded its operations into France with the creation of subsidiary company.
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NewsCMA CGM to run new terminal in Egypt
CMA CGM has struck a deal to operate and manage a planned new terminal at an Egyptian port.
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NewsFREEPORTS AND PLANNING
Aaron Nelson, Senior Associate at UK-based law firm BDB Pitmans, considers the UK Government’s planning regime for the country’s proposed Freeports.
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News40% of RSGT sold
Two 20% shares of Red Sea Gateway Terminal Limited (RSGT) have been sold to accelerate its domestic and international growth plans.
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NewsABP completes GB£50m container investment
Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a GB£50m container handling investment that has reduced carbon emissions, increased capacity and enabled a more efficient service.
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NewsTurkish port operator sold
Global Ports Holding has sold a port operator in Turkey, bringing it closer to its goal of being a pure-cruise port operator.
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NewsDP World wins Angola concession
DP World has signed a 20-year concession agreement with the Government of Angola to operate a terminal in Angola.
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NewsLondon freeport consortium gains partner
The bid for a freeport on the River Thames has become stronger as a new partner reinforces regeneration and clean growth potential.
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NewsScottish Government unveils green ports model
The Scottish Government is developing plans for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.
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NewsICTSI completes berth expansion project
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has completed a berth expansion project at one of its major terminals that effectively raises annual capacity to over 3.3m TEUs.
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NewsHHLA takes majority stake in automation firm
HHLA is acquiring the majority share of an automation specialist to continue its growth- and innovation-focused strategy.
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NewsRotterdam Short Sea Terminals sale
Two companies have agreed in principle to acquire Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) from C. Steinweg Group.
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NewsLA launches truck efficiency incentives
The Port of Los Angles is launching a new incentive programme to move trucks faster and more efficiently through its terminals.
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NewsContainer gains help stabilise Antwerp
Record container throughput has enabled the Port of Antwerp to limit the overall decline in throughput in 2020.
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NewsSri Lanka terminal won’t be sold or leased
The East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port will not be sold or leased, Sri Lanka has confirmed.
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NewsCRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing economic havoc globally, container terminals in Panama are posting healthy throughput increases in transshipment. Rob Ward looks at the pattern of events.
