World News – Page 131
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NewsGulftainer eyes US port opportunities
There are “exciting” operational and infrastructure opportunities in the US ports market, Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and chairman of Gulftainer, has said
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Chabahar fast-track to beat US sanctions
A deal to hand the operation of Iran’s Chabahar Port to India has been sped up after being hampered by a pay dispute and impending US sanctions on Iran.
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NewsForeign languages could boost UK trade
Learning foreign languages could be a means for UK ports to increase trade in light of Brexit, it has been suggested at the British Ports Association Conference 2018.
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NewsGovernment rules Halifax expansion unsuitable
Nova Scotia''s federal cabinet minister is supporting the Canadian Government’s decision not to fund a major expansion at the Port of Halifax, claiming traffic and proposed land use could be problematic.
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NewsHurricane shutdown for Florida ports
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has set port condition Zulu for northern Florida Gulf Coast ports and port condition X-ray for ports in Georgia, South Carolina, and all other terminals and facilities, in preparation for the impact of Hurricane Michael.
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NewsTrade imbalance a “wasted opportunity”
The UK’s export-import imbalance — when the nation’s ports have invested hundreds of millions of pounds into boosting capacity and the country is facing threats to global trade from protectionism — is “a wasted opportunity”.
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NewsNambia container terminal nearly complete
Construction on the new container terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia is more than 85% complete, leading the port closer towards its goal of speeding up global transit, meeting regional freight demand and helping Namibia become a regional logistical hub.
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NewsSan Diego back up to speed
The Port of San Diego has handled calls from 17 ships following a cyber security attack which disabled its IT systems last month.
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NewsContainer congestion at Lagos terminals
Terminals at Lagos Port Complex are becoming congested with overtime cargo containers because owners do not have the financial means to move them.
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NewsConnected technology truck convoy testing
Trucks equipped with connected technology will trial convoy driving at the Port of Rotterdam this month in a bid to make the logistics sector more efficient, safe and sustainable.
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NewsLabour conference sees free port opposition
There was strong opposition to free ports during the Labour Party Conference near the end of September, with the concept being described as “job-destroying”.
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NewsChina halts USN port call in Hong Kong
China has blocked a US warship from making a port call this month in Hong Kong in the midst of increasing tension between the two nations over trade and the US’ sanctioning of the Chinese military.
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NewsRoadblock to Newcastle container development
The Port of Newcastle chief executive Craig Carmody has said that the Australian facility is still committed to a container terminal at the port — despite the Government of New South Wales (NSW Government) saying that Port Kembla has been identified as the location for development of a container terminal ...
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NewsBrexit could offer port perks
Brexit could present Foyle Port, located in Northern Ireland in the UK, with robust opportunities, the facility’s chief executive has said.
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Vale set to pull out of Pecém
Brazilian mining and transport company Vale is on the verge of abandoning its Vale Pecém installations at São Gonçalo do Amarante in the state of Ceará after just two years, given a growing financial deficit. In 2016 and 2017, it lost a combined $37m.
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Spanish ports industry in recovery
María Luisa Guibert, president of Algeposa, has said that recent figures released by Ports of the State clearly show that Spanish ports are beginning to recover from the downturn many have experienced as part of the recent economic downturn.
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Strikes in Lisbon slash container traffic
Yilport in Portugal has described the so-called national ports strike organised by the Sindicato dos Estivadores e da Actividade Logística trade union as, in reality, just a local strike. It has only impacted Yilport Liscont, Yilport Sotagus and Yilport Setúbal (Sadoport).
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Suape box terminal under investigation
Brazil’s competition authority, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), has sought powers to launch an official investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices implemented by the container terminal (Tecon Suape) at the northeastern Suape Port.
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News45% of Napier could be sold to fund growth
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council could sell up to 45% of Napier Port in New Zealand to fund the port’s growth requirements, while retaining majority ownership and balancing the council’s investments.
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NewsInefficiency and corruption in Nigerian ports
Operators, users of Nigerian ports and industry players are increasingly faced with bureaucratic red tape, constant delays and illegal charges leading to costly operations, a new report has found.
