World News – Page 101
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NewsGreen light for US port channel deepening
Approval has been given to a US port channel deepening project designed to accommodate the next generation of mega ships.
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NewsEmpty container campaign launches
One European port is tackling the current shortage of empty containers by launching an ‘Empty Container Initiative’ campaign to enable customers to keep trade flowing.
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NewsFifth phase of Sri Lankan terminal begins
Construction has begun on the fifth phase of a container terminal at a Sri Lankan port.
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NewsPort of Bergen plans sustainable cargo port
The Port of Bergen is planning a new cargo port with a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.
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NewsDP World v Djibouti continues
DP World has hit back at President of the Republic of Djibouti following media comments made about the disputed Doraleh Container Terminal and the company’s Port of Berbera developments.
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NewsTrouble at Felixstowe continues
The Port of Felixstowe has said it is still experiencing a spike in container volumes and dealing with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsPort of Beirut redevelopment study underway
A strategic study for the redevelopment of the Port of Beirut is being carried out following devastating chemical explosions that destroyed much of the port in August.
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NewsBANGLADESH PORT BOOM BEGINS
Bangladesh is cranking up its efforts to deliver major new port capacity – five key projects are now being actively progressed. Mike Mundy assesses progress to-date and what next.
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NewsTOC: mixed recovery with digital drive
Port terminals will be hit by cost-cutting measures that will likely impact modernisation and technology investments.
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NewsPoland container terminal bidding opens
The search has begun for a deepwater container terminal developer and operator in Poland able to deliver a sustainable project with handling capacity of at least 2m TEU per year.
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News100 projects to boost Rotterdam innovation
100 innovative pilot projects will be initiated at the Port of Rotterdam to help make it smarter, cleaner and more sustainable.
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NewsItalian terminal bid rejected
A bid to run an Italian container terminal has been rejected “for the failure to satisfy most of the fundamental requirements” of the tender.
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NewsEast Coast of England freeport vision
Public and private sector leaders have set out their joint vision for a new freeport on the East Coast of England.
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NewsUS cracks down on cyber security compliance
The US will require all ships that call on ports in the country to ensure cyber risk management is appropriately addressed in their safety management system (SMS) from January.
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NewsProbe into carriers’ role in port congestion
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has given the go-ahead for an investigation into whether ocean carriers operating in alliances are contributing to congestion and underperformance at three major ports in the country.
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NewsTripoli assists Beirut following port blast
The Port of Tripoli has been assisting Beirut following the two huge explosions that rocked the capital on 4 August.
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NewsSANTOS: BATTLE LINES FORMING
A battle is brewing in Santos. Should there be a tunnel or a bridge to link the two disparate sides of the port area? Or neither? Rob Ward investigates.
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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.
