World News – Page 150
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TCP fined again; second box terminal mooted
In Uruguay, the National Ports Administration (ANP) has fined Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) for failing to handle an agreed minimum number of containers between July 2016 and June 2017. It has therefore had to pay a total of $950,000. In June 2016, it had previously been fined $358,000.
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Intermed moves towards greater decarbonisation
At a recent meeting in Marseille of the Intermed organisation a series of experts stressed the urgent need to adopt more efficient policies to reduce the impact of logistics and as well as adopting more environmentally friendly ways of moving cargo.
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Legal intervention over at TCQ
Alexander Aizenstatd, the interventor appointed by Guatemala’s Extinción de Dominio Court to oversee Terminal de Contenedores Quetzal (TCQ), has confirmed that, during his time there, no further complaints or legal action had been brought and that his job is now ended.
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NewsDP World advises on Indonesia’s development
DP World will advise on the development of two Indonesian ports to help the country grow its domestic and international trade.
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NewsCanada extols free trade with UK
Canada’s High Commissioner has told British MPs that the UK should stand with Canada in promoting free trade on the international stage during Brexit negotiations.
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NewsDeepwater Liverpool terminal development continues
The second phase of a GB£400m investment to create a deepwater container terminal at the Port of Liverpool that will accommodate larger vessels has begun.
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NewsUK ports border security stretched
A new report from the UK Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration says that border security is stretched at east coast UK ports especially when it comes to guarding against clandestine immigration and contraband goods.
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NewsP&O Ports wins Sète contract
P&O Ports has won a three-year management contract to operate the container terminal in the Port de Sète in the south of France.
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NewsRucker appointed Tideworks Technology president
Tideworks Technology’s Thomas J. Rucker will assume the role of president on 1 September, succeeding Michael Schwank who is retiring after 19 years at the company’s helm.
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NewsCosco acquisition sign of Chinese “consolidation”
The acquisition of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) by Chinese state-owned Cosco and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signifies the agglomeration of the Chinese state-owned enterprises involved in the port sector, an analyst has said.
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Myanmar encourages foreign investment
Myanmar’s government has made a strong pitch to foreign investors to commit to its ports at the 15th ASEAN Ports and Shipping conference.
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Port of Sihanoukville outlines expansion plans
Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s recently-listed gateway port, outlined its expansion plans at the 15th ASEAN Ports and Shipping Conference.
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Construction defects put back Moín opening
APM Terminals has put back until June 2018 the opening of its Moín container terminal, in Limón, Costa Rica.
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Anesco president resigns
Joaquim Coello has resigned as president of Anesco, Spain’s National Association of Stevedoring and Ship Consignment Companies. Until recently, he had headed up the organisation’s negotiating team that was trying to strike a new agreement with the country’s stevedoring unions.
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Local Maori challenge Lyttelton consent
Ngai Tahi’s legal representation has demanded Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) commit to a NZ$1m bond to ensure it improves the environment, if consented to deepen its shipping channel from the current low-tide of 12-12.5 metres to about 17-18 metres.
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NewsQatar boycott benefits Oman's ports
Oman, rather than the UAE, is benefitting from the Middle East economic blockade of Qatar, Qatar’s Hamad Port has indicated.
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NewsWorld Bank backs Dar es Salaam
Capacity at Tanzania''s Port of Dar es Salaam looks set to increase to 25 million tonnes over the next seven years thanks to a World Bank grant of US$12 million.
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NewsValue of Cosco’s Noatum stake questioned
Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) faces a “probable write-down” when the Spanish assets of its latest investment, Noatum Port Holdings (NPH), are tested for impairment, analysts have said.
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NewsFund's grand plans for LA terminal
A global investment firm has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 90% of Global Gateway South (GGS) a leading terminal in the North American Port of Los Angeles.
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NewsPort of Esbjerg explores expansion potential
The Port of Esbjerg in Denmark is considering expanding by 975,000 metres square.
