World News – Page 101
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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.
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NewsCoronavirus could accelerate digitalisation
Coronavirus (COVID-19) could accelerate digitalisation in the shipping industry, a European port has said.
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NewsContainer handling evolution in Sweden
Container handling is set to evolve at a Swedish port following the signing of a contract with a logistics company.
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NewsLocal pavers solution for new terminal
An Australian port has found a local solution in its search for specialised industrial pavers for its new AUD$30m crane and cargo container terminal.
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NewsNew concession brings huge investment
A new era of operation has begun at a port in Saudi Arabia with massive investment potential.
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NewsDock extension boosts US terminal's capacity
A 400ft container dock extension has been completed at a US terminal to enable it to simultaneously handle two container ships for the first time.
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NewsDockworker fatality at California port
An investigation is underway following the death of a dockworker at a California port.
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NewsLack of COVID-19 equipment puts ports at risk
Vital equipment used to protect workers against coronavirus (COVID-19) is running out, a ports trade association has warned.
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NewsUS ports outlook changes to negative
A key economic outlook for the US ports sector has been revised to negative from stable due to weakened demand and persistent supply chain risk as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsPort authority plea for coronavirus support
A US port is seeking federal support of US$1.9bn to cover revenue losses and expenses resulting from the “extraordinary challenge” presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsCoronavirus prompts US ports to seek US$6.5bn
A group representing major US ports is seeking US$6.5bn to help stem the fallout from coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsPort closures an “extreme” measure
A new UK bill that could see individual ports temporarily close due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) should only be used in extreme circumstances, a port body has said.
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NewsTimely Terminal Boost for Wilson, Sons
Major Brazilian shipping group, Wilson, Sons has received a boost as shipping lines are bringing additional cargo to the company’s two terminals, as Rob Ward confirms.
