World News – Page 103
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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.
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NewsTechnology partnerships for Israeli port
Artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber defence systems are among technologies that will be incorporated into an Israeli port’s activities following a first of its kind tender process with start-up companies.
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NewsChina lowers service charges at ports
China will lower the service charges of ports to optimise the business environment and encourage logistics firms to resume operations, as coronavirus begins to loosen its hold on the country.
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NewsCoronavirus hits California ports
Two Californian ports have reported continued disruption to the supply chain as coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll on port and shipping operations.
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NewsLand reclamation facilitates mega ships
Taiwan’s largest-ever port land reclamation project has been completed as part of project to build a new large container transshipment terminal to accommodate mega ships.
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NewsCan India’s east coast corridor project succeed?
Gordon Feller asks whether the much talked about, but not yet fully developed, desire to introduce coastal corridors along India’s substantial coastline might hold water.
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NewsAbu Dhabi Ports advances in automation
Abu Dhabi Ports has announced a vessel automation project that will help increase operational efficiency and safety while furthering its digitalisation and smart port goals.
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NewsCoronavirus could delay port project
Coronavirus (COVID-19) could delay major projects in Singapore, which include a new port, the country’s transport minister has warned.
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NewsPushing Port Development in Indonesia
A World Bank project in Indonesia is seeking to reduce costs and improve supply-chain reliability – but are ports the chokepoint in the system, asks Gordon Feller.
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NewsAutomation project targets capacity increase
Container terminal automation work at a New Zealand port will be complete within six months.
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NewsUK port joins data-sharing partnership
The first UK port has joined a data-sharing ports partnership that aims to improve efficiency and reduce the costs of trade, as well as carbon emissions.
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NewsRequest for more UK Coronavirus support
The British ports industry is requesting further support for port health authorities to enable them to be fully prepared for any emergency controls that need to be implemented as a result of the Coronavirus.
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NewsJV to develop New Zealand port
A new joint venture in development will aim to bring the Ruakura Inland Port to fruition within two years.
