World News – Page 130
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NewsLyttelton parties dig in heels
Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) commenced a 12-day strike at Lyttelton Port (or Lyttelton Port of Christchurch) on Monday this week, citing the port company’s unwillingness to offer a 1%-higher pay rate or to pay workers following last week’s late withdrawal of industrial action.
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NewsVICT latest to apply infrastructure surcharge
The Port of Melbourne’s newest stevedore — Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) — has joined the list of stevedores to apply an infrastructure surcharge.
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NewsBullying investigations underway at WA ports
Allegations of bullying have led into investigations by Western Australian WorkSafe into the Southern Ports Authority, which manages the ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance.
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NewsACP says no concession in progress for Corozal
In response to erroneous local press reports, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a press release clarifying that there is no ongoing tender covering the proposed Corozal container port at the Pacific end of the Canal.
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NewsTender issued for Posadas
A new tender has been issued inviting an operator to take over control of the Argentinian Port of Posadas.
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NewsSantos deploys drones during vessel resupply
From this month, all vessel refuelling and resupplying at the Port of Santos will be monitored by drones, a move that the port authority hopes will boost security and identify leaks, which it can then move quickly to rectify.
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NewsUS pledges support to Djibouti
The US will support Djibouti in strengthening governance and security in acknowledgement of its role in safeguarding sea trade and humanitarian aid.
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NewsNWSA fears impact of tariffs on Washington
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has expressed fears that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium could result in wide “negative economic consequences for” the US state of Washington.
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Port Klang concessions extended
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a Member of MMC Group, has been granted a thirty-year extension for the operations Port Klang’s Northport and Southpoint, MMC has said in a statement.
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News€48b needed for European ports
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has called for a strong Connecting Europe facility to support the €48bn investment it claims European ports need.
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NewsAAPA calls for more infrastructure funding
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has urged the US Government to up spending for the US Army Corps of Engineers and the department of transportation in the FY 2018 budget.
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NewsSilk Road rail connection for Amsterdam
A direct rail connection has launched between Amsterdam Container Terminal and Yiwu, China, as part of China’s New Silk Road scheme.
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NewsPOLB data sharing project targets cargo flow
GE Transportation and the Port of Long Beach have partnered to launch a data-sharing project to boost visibility, real-time decision-making and cargo flow through multiple POLB terminals.
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NewsESPO urges Brexit impact assessment
A new position paper calls on Brexit negotiators to consider the impact of potential post-Brexit scenarios on ports and the transport and logistics chain in the second phase of negotiations.
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NewsMediation only delays strikes at Lyttelton
Eleventh-hour mediation has failed to resolve the brewing industrial dispute at Lyttelton — but immediately-planned strike action has been withdrawn.
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NewsLyttelton Port suffers industrial action blow
A planned 13-day strike by Lyttelton members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) appears set to commence on March 8, following the Employment Court declining an interim injunction application from Lyttelton Port Company (LPC).
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NewsDP World could develop new DRC port
DP World may develop a US$1.2bn deepwater port in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to documents published by a Senegalese whistle-blowing organisation.
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NewsNew guidelines highlight need for UK port accountability
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has published the new Ports Good Governance Guidance which advises ports to be transparent, accountable and proactive in communicating information.
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NewsEmissions regulations could see California’s ports lose business
The development of environmental regulations needs to be balanced with accommodating trade and jobs, the president of Pacific Merchant Shipping Association has said.
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NewsEast Asia's partnerships and tech drive
Any global shipping trends come home to roost in China, finds Stevie Knight.
