World News – Page 104
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NewsUS ports voice trade war “chaos” concerns
A group of US ports have sent a letter to President Donald Trump sharing their concerns that the US-China trade war “will create irredeemable economic harm”.
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NewsWorker crushed to death at Sydney port
A worker has died at a Sydney port after being crushed by a shipping container.
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NewsMoU for new container terminal in Egypt
A new MOU aims to set up the biggest logistic system in Africa and the Middle East including a container terminal in Egypt.
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NewsLiverpool2 development contract awarded
A contract has been awarded for delivery of the next phase of development at Peel Ports’ Liverpool2 deepwater container terminal at the Port of Liverpool.
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NewsUS port to double capacity
Major expansion plans at a southern US port will see its capacity double and boost big ship capacity.
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NewsNorthern Ireland port makes major investment
A port in Northern Ireland has committed GB£254m of investment to deliver new marine and estate infrastructure.
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NewsClose collaboration underpins PNG port reforms
PNG has stepped into the world of modern port operations with a collaborative approach of involving local landowners as shareholders in two new terminal operating companies, Iain Macintyre reports.
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NewsGerman port is hub for China trade
A German port has said that China is now its largest trading partner, handling around 2.6m TEU or standard containers for the China Trade in 2018.
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NewsTrade coalition seeks to galvanise free ports
A new trade campaign coalition has published a report calling on the Government to better assess free port policy measures and grant special economic status to airports and seaports to stimulate international investment, reshore manufacturing and lower prices for consumers in a post-Brexit Britain.
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NewsClean trucks cut California port emissions
A delivery of 40 trucks featuring clean engine technology to a major US port drayage company will help California ports meet their emission targets.
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NewsFatal injury at Australian port
A man has been fatally injured at an Australian port following an incident involving a truck.
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NewsPorts shut down for Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian has caused major disruption for ports on the south east coast of the US.
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NewsSri Lanka begins major development project
The Sri Lankan government has begun a major development project to further modernise its ports across the country in order to transform Sri Lanka into a maritime hub in the region.
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NewsPorts sector sceptical of GB£10m funding
The UK government has launched a GB£10m grants scheme to help ports adapt for Brexit, however port trade associations say more funding won’t make up for a no-deal with limited time left to prepare.
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NewsPort operator not hindered by policy hold up
An Indian port operator is supportive of the delayed Major Ports Authorities Bill for its promise of more autonomy to improve operational efficiency.
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NewsMurder investigation at Welsh terminal
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man was discovered at a port terminal in Wales.
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NewsUK freight tonnage defies trade uncertainty
The UK saw stable port freight tonnages overall in 2018, the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Annual UK Port Freight Statistics show.
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NewsMoU to progress new Canadian terminal
A Canadian port authority has signed a MoU with a financial company to help it develop a new container terminal.
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NewsExtra Brexit funding may have limited impact
An extra GB£9m will be made available to ensure local areas and major ports are ready for Brexit, the UK government has announced, but a trade association has cast doubt over how many more preparations can be made before 31 October.
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NewsNew port for Somalia
Qatar has established an investment partnership with Somalia to build a new port in the latter''s country.
