World News – Page 177
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NewsBPA chief calls for greater UK ports focus
Welcoming the launch of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy, British Ports Association (BPA) chief executive Richard Ballantyne has pressed for a greater focus on port connectivity and fast tracking of planning to help ports develop and grow.
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Boskalis receives LOI for Oman project
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) to award a contract worth approximately €480m for the development of the port of Duqm in Oman, subject to satisfying certain conditions.
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MMC takes controlling stake in Malaysian port
MMC has taken 70% equity interest in Tanung Bruas Port operator KMB Seaport for $4.7m, strengthening its hold on the Malaysian port sector.
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NewsUK ports muted on Brexit update
The response from UK ports was muted to Theresa May’s long-awaited Brexit speech, which took place yesterday at Lancaster House, Westminster, in front of an audience of EU ambassadors.
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NewsPort Klang edges closer to top ten ranking
Based on its performance in 2015, Port Klang says it should be ranked in 11th place in the World Container League for 2016, moving up one spot from 2015.
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Concerns over Salaverry port concession
In Peru, there is disquiet regarding the transparency surrounding the concession of the Port of Salaverry.
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Ecuadorian port investment planned for 2017
In Ecuador, investment of at least $251.5m is planned in the three ports that the government put out to concession last year.
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Infrastructure spend in Brazil worst since 2000
A study undertaken by Pezco Microanalysis reveals that investment in Brazilian infrastructure in 2016 was the lowest since at least 2000.
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NewsSpanish ports to get major cash injection
Spain’s Economic Development Minister, Íñigo de la Serna, has announced that ports operated by Puertos del Estado will receive both direct investment and in-port access upgrades of €1.418bn in 2017.
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Newcastle mulls increased breakbulk role
A report prepared for the Port of Newcastle has raised the possibility of increasing breakbulk volumes through the port by developing land previously occupied by a steelworks.
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NewsBPA focus on port zoning and communications
The British Ports Association says that its focus will be on port zoning and improving communications in 2017, just some of its key priorities for the coming year.
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Need for Port Klang mega hub questioned
Port Klang''s mega hub plans have been met with skepticism by a leading ports analyst.
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NewsDP World chief sees potential for growth in India
Making ports more productive across India rather than building more greenfield sites is the way forward, said DP World group chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem at a summit in Ahmedabad, India.
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Financial jitters threaten Seattle terminal sale
The Port of Seattle has objected to the sale of the operations centre at Terminal 46 which is leased by bankrupt shipping company Hanjin.
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NewsOECD: Need for integrated port policy in Sweden
A study on the impact of mega-ships on Gothenburg by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that an integrated ports policy is needed in Sweden in order to ensure Gothenburg stays competitive in future.
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NewsRay of light for North Europe ports
The trend of reduced service frequency may be coming to an end for North European ports according to a new Drewry report.
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NewsSingapore to start truck platooning trials
The Singapore Ministry of Transport (MOT) and PSA Corporation have signed agreements with two automotive companies – Scania and Toyota Tsusho – to design, develop and test-bed an autonomous truck platooning system for use on Singapore’s public roads.
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Call for Buenos Aires debate
Maritime consultant Antonio Zuidwijk writes a letter to the Editor on the need for an open discussion on the future direction of the Port of Buenos Aires
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NewsITF finds Chilean port structure wanting
The International Transport Forum’s (ITF) comprehensive ‘Ports Policy Review of Chile’ reveals that large gaps have opened up where regulation has not kept pace with reality.
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NewsChina expands port emissions curb
China’s Ministry of Transport has expanded a 0.50% sulphur limit for ships operating within three domestic emission control areas (ECAs) to 11 ports.
