World News – Page 117
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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.
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News12-port capacity plan unveiled
An East Asian country has unveiled large scale plans to boost its cargo-handling capacity at 12 ports by 2040.
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NewsStrong growth at Port of Hamburg
Germany’s largest universal port remains on a growth course, despite fears the rest of the country may be spiralling into an economic slowdown.
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NewsNo-deal Brexit means major disruption
Leaked documents predict major disruption at British ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsCall for safety review in Ireland
Ireland''s largest trade union has called for better safety measures to protect workers in port and dock environments across the country following a fatality.
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NewsPort operator tackles skills shortage
A UK port operator aims to address the sector skills shortage and support new talent with the launch of a Port Operative Apprentice Scheme.
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NewsChina, IT and regulations remain focus of US west coast ports
West Coast pressures are making themselves felt across the port industry, at a time when US Congress treats maritime regulations like a Christmas tree, writes Martin Rushmere
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NewsInfrastructure investment ongoing in Black Sea
There are many container ports in the Black Sea region and while few attract larger vessels, infrastructure investment is continuing to compete for volumes, writes Alex Hughes
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NewsNew container port favoured for Perth
A shortlist of five port and supply chain options to manage Perth''s long-term freight requirements has been released with all options proposing a new container port.
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NewsCAD$37m to overhaul transport logistics
A Canadian port is set to benefit from CAD$37m funding to increase transport efficiency, capacity, and security by reducing waiting times and bottlenecks for container movement.
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NewsCAD$6m for port and infrastructure project
The Government of Canada will invest CAD$6m for a project in the Sarnia-Lambton corridor and Port of Sarnia to increase the efficiency of moving Canadian goods to international markets.
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Container terminal deal for Egyptian port
An MOU has been signed to build a new container terminal at an Egyptian port.
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NewsWarning over call for port nationalisation
A port expert has warned that acting on a call to “nationalise” an Australian port will result in a loss of business trust.
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€305m Gabon project gets backing
Financing has been secured for a €305m infrastructure upgrade by Gabon Special Economic Zone Ports (GSEZ Ports) at Owendo Port in Gabon.
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NewsAAPA warns over increased tariffs
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said it is deeply concerned over the renewed threat of increased tariffs levied against China.
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NewsIndustry backs free ports to kickstart growth
UK ports and industry bodies have said the government’s free ports initiative could invigorate the economy and support sustainable development.
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NewsFirst Italian stake for global operator
A 49-year concession agreement has been signed for the container terminal at the Port of Taranto in Italy.
