World News – Page 117

  • Ms Young said the varying frequency and extent of surveys between ports, as well as a lack of data sharing, means onboard pilots and vessel masters could therefore be working from differing data Photo: Christoph Strässler/flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Concerns over Kiwi port surveying

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    Safety and economic impact concerns have been raised over the lack of standardisation of hydrography surveying practice within New Zealand’s port sector.

  • The TasPorts’ Port Master Plans focus on three major projects and several smaller investments (image is of Tasmania) Photo: ArvidO/Pixabay/CC0 Creative Commons
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    Tasmania's multi-million port plan

    2018-09-05T10:54:00Z

    A $144m set of investment plans for port infrastructure has been unveiled for ports in Tasmania to futureproof the Australian state for the next 15 years.

  • DP World has said the charges are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive Photo: DP World
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    DP World defends charges

    2018-09-05T10:54:00Z

    DP World has defended its controversial terminal infrastructure access charges, saying they are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive.

  • The Port of Manila has been called to account for crippling congestion Photo: Patrick Roque/Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Manila called to account for cargo delays

    2018-09-04T12:49:00Z

    The Port of Manila has been called to account for slow movement and long delays in releasing cargo which is apparently causing the economy billions of lost pesos each day.

  • Rail containers at Felixstowe
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    Felixstowe stable but backlog remains

    2018-08-31T10:28:00Z

    The Port of Felixstowe''s Trinity Quay remains congested with a backlog of cargo built up in August, following problems with the port''s terminal operating system (TOS).

  • Port of Kavala
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    Third privatisation phase for 10 Greek ports

    2018-08-30T16:49:00Z

    Greek assets body the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund plans to launch the third privatisation phase of 10 ports across Greece in autumn, with priority on four in Northern Greece, three in Attica as well as ports in Patra, Volos and Heraklio.

  • Port of Halifax
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    Halifax reveals mega capacity expansion plans

    2018-08-30T15:24:00Z

    The Halifax Port Authority has revealed a plan to expand its South End container terminal to accommodate more mega ships and remain competitive as ships get bigger.

  • Newcastle is committed to diversification strategies to offset future coal handling losses. Credit: Port of Newcastle
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    Newcastle looks beyond bulk horizon

    2018-08-30T10:18:00Z

    The world”s foremost coal export port is targeting business diversification initiatives, but its plans are being stymied, writes Iain MacIntyre.

  • Could unaccompanied trailers help take the edge off Brexit issues?
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    Spaced out on Brexit plans

    2018-08-30T10:17:00Z

    With the growing expectance of a ‘no deal’ Brexit, ports now need to weigh preparations against commercial practicalities, explains Stevie Knight.

  • Chennai is one of 11 major ports which a new Bill applies to. Credit: TPG Images, Flickr, 80149501
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    Tariff setting out, foreign investment in

    2018-08-30T10:17:00Z

    With the Tariff Authority For Major Ports'' (TAMP) days numbered, terminals investors are rekindling their interest in India and getting ready to commit cash, finds Michael Mackay.

  • Savannah can take credit for fast-tracking dredging projects. Credit: GPA/Stephan Morgan
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    New thinking on deep US digs

    2018-08-30T10:16:00Z

    Some of the dredging problems plaguing US ports are being sorted out, but the issue of protectionism could hamper a turnaround, reports Martin Rushmere.

  • The OOCL Hong Kong calls at Gdansk. Photo: Jerzy Pinkas/www.gdansk.pl
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    Not-so-temporary shift to the Baltic

    2018-08-30T10:15:00Z

    Political repercussions have been echoing around the Baltic long enough to result in real, structural changes to cargo flows and quays, explains Stevie Knight.

  • : Infrastructure projects at ports, including dredging works in Chornomorsk, prove the government’s intentions
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    Set on the right path

    2018-08-30T10:15:00Z

    Legal expert Rachid Bouda explains why Ukraine is emerging as a "hidden gem" for international port investors.

  • Karachi has the advantage of geography. Credit: Sherbaz Jamaldini, CC by 4.0
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    Confidence rising in Pakistan terminals

    2018-08-30T10:13:00Z

    Budding relations with China coupled with initiatives for infrastructure improvements are boosting Karachi’s prospects. Michael Mackay reports.

  • Maersk has seen its market share at the Port of Buenos Aires increase from 22% in May last year to 30% this year Photo: DanDeLuca/flickr/CC BY 2.0
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    Solution to Buenos Aires concerns?

    2018-08-29T18:32:00Z

    Following a referral to Argentina’s competition authority, Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia (CNDC), for “conduct and restrictive acts of competition in the Port of Buenos Aires”, where Maersk, Hamburg Süd and APM Terminals effectively dominate container trade, local online press resource iProfesional has reported that Maersk has put ...

  • There is no sign of resolution of the four-year legal dispute between Super Terminais and Porto Chibatão Photo: DavidRockDesign/Pixabay/CC0 Creative Commons
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    Manaus terminal operators in legal dispute

    2018-08-29T18:32:00Z

    The four-year legal dispute between Super Terminais and Porto Chibatão in Manaus in Brazil shows no sign of being resolved.

  • Shahid Rajaee Port
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    Iran’s PMO to launch 23 projects

    2018-08-29T16:12:00Z

    Iran’s Ports & Maritime Organization (PMO) will inaugurate 23 development projects in the country’s ports during the Government Week (23–29 August), Islamic Republic News Agency has reported.

  • Cranes at Port of Virginia
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    China tariffs impact development

    2018-08-29T15:01:00Z

    The Port of Virginia has said the US Government’s proposed tariff on Chinese-made gantry cranes could increase costs for a planned terminal expansion.

  • Container ship
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    Hamburg delight at deepening project decision

    2018-08-28T10:11:00Z

    A controversial project to deepen the River Elbe to improve large vessel access at the Port of Hamburg can now begin following completion and approval of the third supplementary planning procedure.

  • Port of Gothenburg
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    Gothenburg container volumes recover

    2018-08-23T15:50:00Z

    Container volumes at the Port of Gothenburg have recovered following a drop of 19% in 2017.