World News – Page 114
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NewsIndian ports bill finally approved
A significantly delayed ports bill that aims to improve efficiency amongst India’s ports has finally been approved by the Indian government.
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NewsDP World acquires majority stake in terminal
DP World has agreed to acquire a majority 51% stake in a Ukraine container terminal.
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NewsUK ports seize freeports opportunity
UK port organisations have welcomed the launch of a 10-week consultation by the government which aims to establish up to 10 new freeports across the UK.
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NewsUS port-related funding slashed
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has said it is concerned over significant declines to federally funded, port-related programmes in President Trump’s fiscal 2021 budget.
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NewsCommission CBER decision criticised
Associations representing shippers, freight forwarders and port service providers have objected to the inclusion in the European Commission’s 2020 Work Programme of the decision of the Commission to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) for another four years.
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NewsPush for funding to deal with coronavirus
Coronavirus concerns are continuing with a new call for more funding and support to be given to UK local authority officials to help seaports and airports in protecting borders.
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NewsAIP for port in India
The Indian government has given approval in principle (AIP) for a US$9.2bn deep draft container port on the west coast of India to accommodate the ever-increasing size of container ships.
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NewsStrike action breather for DP World
DP World Australia (DPWA) said its operations are expected to function as normal after an interim interlocutory injunction was granted stopping industrial action at its terminals while a 16-month long contract dispute continues.
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NewsMajor expansion at GPA drives business
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has shared progress its work to increase capacity and secure new business.
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NewsDeep-water Georgia port plans progress
Plans for a deep-water port have been presented in Georgia as its developers work to secure funding for the project.
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NewsFuture port executive talent nurtured
A port authority and a university have teamed up to launch a unique programme for future port executives.
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NewsBPA calls for Brexit border clarity
The British Ports Association’s (BPA) chief executive has stressed that “the freight sector needs to understand exactly what border requirements there will be from January 2021" as Brexit proceeds.
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NewsPort of Bayonne invests in intermodality
France’s Port of Bayonne aims to take a step forward in intermodality by implementing a cross-border door-to-door intermodal service.
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NewsPorts take precautions against coronavirus
Ports and port operators across the world are taking precautions as the coronavirus continues to spread.
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NewsNew Pacific and Australian port co-operation
Pacific and Australian ports are increasing cooperation in response to new challenges. Michale Mackay explains.
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NewsMajor river project accommodates mega-ships
The completion of initial work in a river fairway widening project has made it easier for mega-ships to call at a German port.
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NewsAfrican ports platform investment
A.P. Moller Capital is making a sizable investment in a ports and logistics platform in West Africa to create growth and development.
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NewsPort redundancies to be less than 20
A UK port has confirmed it expects to make less than 20 redundancies following its announcement that it is undertaking a process to “secure efficiencies”.
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NewsLA announces terminal efficiency plan
The Port of Los Angeles has announced initiatives for terminal efficiency, digital leadership and workforce development in 2020.
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NewsAPSEZ to buy Indian greenfield port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is reportedly in negotiations to acquire an under-construction greenfield commercial port in India.
