World News – Page 181
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NewsRotterdam hails test phase of Connector website
The Port of Rotterdam has officially rounded off the test phase of its new website, the Rotterdam Port Connector.
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More competitive ports for Germany
German politicians have endorsed the country’s 2015 National Port Concept to boost the competitiveness of its ports.
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All-round freight growth at Marseilles Fos
Marseilles Fos recorded all-round freight growth in 2015, buoyed by record container volumes.
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NewsKalmar reorganisation to lay-off Tampere staff
Finnish cargo-handling specialist Kalmar intends to reorganise its operations in Tampere, Finland, leading to job losses and the laying-off of temporary workers.
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Unions target Macquarie's Gdansk terminal
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have announced that dockworkers will hold protests in locations across Europe.
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NewsBolloré Group wins Dili concession
The Bolloré Group has been chosen by the authorities of East Timor to build and operate the deepwater port at Dili under a 30 year-term public-private partnership agreement.
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Piraeus crippled by ongoing strikes
A general strike in Greece has been extended by another 48 hours according to Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).
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ABP invests in Grimsby control centre
ABP has confirmed it will invest £5m in a purpose-built Marine Control Centre at the Port of Grimsby.
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NewsLimassol concession competition heats up
Cyprus has received 14 bids for the commercialisation of the Limassol Port, according to the Ministry for Transport.
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NewsPorts under EC tax scrutiny
The Netherlands has been required to abolish an exemption from corporate tax for six of its ports by the Commission, while Belgium and France have been told to align their taxation of ports with state aid rules.
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Whanganui port upgrade commences
A project to upgrade Whanganui’s commercial port with a focus on “keeping windows of opportunity alive” has been initiated by the Whanganui District Council and local Maori.
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Lyttelton recovery plan approved
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) has received Government sign-off on its recovery plan, launching the significant repair and rebuild necessary to fully recover from the damage received during the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
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Auckland reviews challenges
Ports of Auckland (PoAL) acting chairperson Rodger Fisher has predicted the 2015-2016 financial year will deliver a “subdued” result for his firm, particularly in light of softening global dairy prices and a falling New Zealand Dollar.
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Cuba hub mooted at AAPA conference
The lifting of the US embargo on Cuba, unanticipated by many port planners, could alter the map of shipping services around the Caribbean, according to delegates at the American Association of Port Authorities’ Shifting International Trade Routes conference.
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NewsEC announces Antwerp ‘state aid’ investigation
The European Commission has opened an ‘in-depth investigation’ into state aid allegations relating to two container terminal operators in the Port of Antwerp.
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NewsConfusion after MEPs halt progress of ports regulation
Reports of ‘chaos and confusion’ have emerged in Brussels after a crucial vote by MEPs halted the progress of the controversial Port Services Regulation in its tracks.
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NewsAPM Terminals closes Cartagena deal
APM Terminals and Columbian-based port and terminal operating company, Compañia de Puertos Asociados S.A., have finalised the incorporation of Cartagena Container Terminal Operator, or CCTO; a new joint venture, which will manage and operate Compas S.A.’s existing multipurpose facility in Cartagena.
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NewsDP World to invest in Russian infrastructure
DP World and the Russian Direct Investment Fund, or RDIF, have launched a new joint venture company targeting ports, transportation and logistics infrastructure in Russia.
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Online platform showcases Antwerp investment opportunities
Investors looking for available locations in the Port of Antwerp can now view a complete list of real estate on offer in the port area via a unique online platform.
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SOHAR celebrates record throughput
SOHAR Port and Freezone has announced its best throughput figures to date, having handled an average of 1m tons per week in 2015.
