World News – Page 165
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Sri Lanka agrees on port deal with China
The cabinet of Sri Lanka has cleared a revised deal for its Chinese-built port of Hambantota following public anger towards terms of the first pact.
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Valencia upgrades to accommodate 20,000 teu ships
Valencia Port Authority (APV) is to dredge 690,000 cubic metres to deepen existing quays to accommodate vessels of up to 20,000 teu. The recovered spoil will then be used as infill material for Phase I of the new northern container terminal.
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Court of Justice fines Spain €3m
The Spanish government has been hit by a further fine from the European Court of Justice for its failure to introduce stevedoring reform in an appropriate time frame.
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Compas Port concession modified
The Colombian government’s National Infrastructure Agency has given the green light for modifications to be undertaken to the concession agreement for Compas Port, in which a total of $93m will be invested.
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NewsKelly: Security at US ports a top priority
The US’ Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly has said that security at US shipping ports, including the testing of containers and vessels for biological and radiological hazards, is a top priority to the prevention of terrorism.
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NewsCrane order helps Savannah stay ahead
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has ordered six more Konecranes Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes for the Port of Savannah to stay ahead of demand.
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NewsDP World targets Australian rail business
DP World Logistics Australia has launched to capitalise on port rail opportunities, offer greater efficiency to customers and expand its business to other stakeholders in the supply chain.
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News12 Indian ports to gain autonomy
India’s government has approved a draft bill to give 12 ports in the country full decision-making autonomy in a bid to enable greater efficiency.
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NewsACM is regulator, insists Rotterdam
Following the start of an investigation into price fixing at Netherlands and Belgium ports, Port of Rotterdam said regulatory action of this kind is "a task for the ACM."
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NewsLA/LB zero emissions plan could cost $14bn
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have released a draft of their 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) to further key pollution reduction and zero emissions goals.
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NewsSticking to green guns
US West Coast ports are pushing back against climate change deniers and big-ship challenges. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsInward investment
Med ports are clambering to claim their natural birthright as the door into Europe. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsCuxport terminal digital investment
Cuxport has partnered with dbh Logistics IT to develop a new digital management system for its multi-purpose terminals in Cuxhaven, Germany, to streamline and make operations more efficient.
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APMT proposes Callao design amendment
Javier Lancha, the managing director of APM Terminals Callao, has confirmed that the company put forward in March proposals to modify its existing concession contract, which currently prioritises containerised cargo.
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Veracruz stretched to over-capacity
Congestion at the Mexican Port of Veracruz has now become so bad that some consignments are being diverted to other domestic ports, claims Leobardo Saldívar, president of the National Chamber of Cargo Carriers (Canacar).
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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.
