World News – Page 133
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NewsSantos argues for more port decentralisation
The Port of Santos, which accounts for one third of all Brazil’s import-export traffic, is currently managed by the state-owned Companhia Docas do Estado de São Paulo, which reports directly to the federal government.
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NewsAnesco lobbies Spanish government
A delegation of the Spanish stevedores’ owners association Anesco has met Ornella Chacón, president of the national ports authority Puertos del Estado, to stress the need to expedite the necessary regulatory environment for Spain’s new stevedoring legislation.
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NewsABP backs Women in Maritime Charter
UK port operator Associated British Ports (ABP) has thrown its weight behind a new initiative focused on recruiting more women into the maritime sector.
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Japanese minister woos Sri Lanka
Interest in Sri Lanka’s ports is increasing as other countries bid to stop Chinese expansion.
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Emissions win for Bremen ports
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at Bremen’s ports have dropped from 7,000 tonnes in 2011 to 2,065 tonnes in 2016.
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Ports deserve more European funding
Ports have secured just 4% of the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) transport budget over the last three years, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has noted.
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Hybrid carriers for DP World terminal
DP World has ordered 12 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for its terminal in Southampton, UK, as part of what the organisation said is its role in increasing the sustainability of supply chains.
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Oakland secures FEMA funding
The US'' Port of Oakland has been granted $1.35m by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make its maritime security more robust.
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NewsABB’s Bryfors: flexible automation is key
Flexible automation is one of the biggest opportunities facing the ports and terminals industry currently, according to ABB Ports’ senior vice president.
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NewsEritrea considers new Red Sea port
Plans to construct a port on Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline indicate Eritrea’s re-emergence as a possible investor destination following the end of two decades of political tensions between the nation and Ethiopia.
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NewsRotterdam ready to work with Pecém
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has received the green light from the Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance and the municipality of Rotterdam for work with Brazil’s Port of Pecém.
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NewsNewcastle responds to unsought terminal bids
Australia''s Port of Newcastle has responded to receiving unsolicited bids to develop a container terminal at the port by encouraging more bids from other prospective investors.
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NewsNew Zealand ports return half year profits
Port of Tauranga has returned a comparable 13% increase in net after-tax profit to NZ$94.3m and 10.9% rise in revenue to NZ$283.7m in the 2017–2018 financial year.
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NewsConcerns over Kiwi port surveying
Safety and economic impact concerns have been raised over the lack of standardisation of hydrography surveying practice within New Zealand’s port sector.
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NewsTasmania's multi-million port plan
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.
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NewsDP World defends charges
DP World has defended its controversial terminal infrastructure access charges, saying they are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive.
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NewsManila called to account for cargo delays
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.
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NewsFelixstowe stable but backlog remains
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).
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NewsThird privatisation phase for 10 Greek ports
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.
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NewsHalifax reveals mega capacity expansion plans
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.
