World News – Page 108
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NewsFirst foothold in US
PSA International, has secured its first terminal facility in the US, with Penn Terminals on the Delaware River. AJ Keyes looks at what this means to the Singapore-based company.
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News“Consolidation” driving latest China move
Strategic cooperation agreements signed by a Chinese-owned port operator reflect a growing effort to “consolidate Chinese resources and activities” rather than the Belt and Road Initiative, a port expert has said.
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NewsTwo European ports in merger talks
Two European port authorities are set to begin negotiations for a possible phased merger to strengthen their operations.
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NewsUK ports respond to new Brexit deal
The British Ports Association (BPA) and UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) have responded to the latest EU withdrawal agreement currently awaiting parliamentary approval.
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NewsUK trade association launches youth board
A UK trade association has created a youth board to provide an advisory perspective on its strategy in line with helping support future leaders of the ports sector.
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NewsContainer terminal plan rejected
The Greek government has rejected a proposal for a new container terminal at a major port in the country, despite approving other investments included in the same delayed development plan.
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NewsFrom greenfield terminal to trade hub
A major global port operator has evolved its operations in a South American country from a greenfield terminal to a fully integrated maritime and logistics hub.
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NewsPolish port gets shipping channel
A new shipping channel project aims to make a Polish port accessible to larger vessels and turn it into one of the country''s major ports alongside drastically reducing the distance between the port and the Baltic sea.
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NewsUK port operator keeps quiet on possible sale
A major UK-based port operator has issued a “no comment” response to a report that part of a stake in it may be sold.
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NewsNew Zealand port closure proposed
A new report has recommended the closure of a major New Zealand port to improve the country’s supply chain.
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NewsAustralian port monopoly warning
An Australian port is at risk of becoming a monopolist without constraint, the chair of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said.
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NewsNearly 30 companies keen on Iranian port
29 companies have applied for investment in a port in Iran during the first six months of this year.
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News16 ports secure GB$10m Brexit funding
Sixteen ports across England will receive a share of GB£10m to help their preparations for when the UK leaves the EU, however a port body has said more funding might be needed for a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsNorth Africa: Breaking down the barriers to trade
The contrasting fortunes of North Africa’s states are reflected in their port and trade operations, as Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsNew APMT facility is more than a transhipment hub
APM Terminal’s new MedPort Tangier terminal sits within the expanding Tanger Med port. As Felicity Landon reports, Tanger Med’s role is about more than just transhipment
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NewsChinese funding issues on railroad to nowhere?
In emerging African countries numerous projects have been advanced without sufficient planning and cost/benefit analysis, as Iain MacIntyre reports
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NewsRebounding Russia returns from past volume volatility
Container penetration in Russia remains relatively low, but 2017 and 2018 were good years for its ports
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NewsStability and growth predicted for Baltic region
DCT Gdansk sale, strikes in Gothenburg and cargo volatility for St Petersburg, but the Baltic port region is set for growth and expansion, says AJ Keyes.
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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.
