World News – Page 183
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NewsVirginia and Cuba buddy up
Virgina Port Authority and the Cuban Port Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help generate new business and explore new commercial opportunities.
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NewsStevedores threaten future of Lisbon port
Stevedores in the Port of Lisbon have announced that they will resume strikes on January 7, if port operators “use workers from outside the profession”.
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Brazil port authorities’ failure to spend
In Brazil, while the private sector is increasing the pace of its investment in the port sector, port authorities continue to struggle to commit cash to the upgrades needed in the country''s main ports.
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NewsToo much fragmentation in Argentina's ports
The controller of Argentina''s National Ports Authority, Sergio Borrelli, has stated that the country''s ports will never be competitive in their current fragmented state.
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NewsUS port cyber-attack thwarted
The United States Coast Guard Cyber Command’s (CGCYBER) latest maritime cyber bulletin has revealed that there was an attempted cyber-attack against an unknown port facility.
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NewsHackett: 'No recovery for European volumes'
The North European economy is showing no signs of growth with further declining volumes into the first half of 2015.
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NewsNew improved Emirati ports
Abu Dhabi Ports has completed extensive redevelopment work at Al Mirfa Port and officially opened the new Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port.
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NewsSalalah opens new multipurpose terminal
The Port of Salalah has opened a new deep-water general cargo and liquid bulk terminal.
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Controversial Abbott Point expansion approved
Australia’s Queensland state government has approved the expansion of Abbot Point in north Queensland which will see the port become one of the world’s largest coal ports.
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NewsPANYNJ overcomes truck congestion
Large volumes from container ships have been causing long delays for trucks at The Port Authority of New York New Jersey (PANYNJ), a situation not helped by the multiyear project to rebuild the New Jersey Turnpike.
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NewsMoín access delays could hinder APMT
A lack of financing is threatening to delay the construction of a much needed access road to Moín port in Costa Rica, according to local media reports.
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PSA and SP training collaboration
PSA Corporation Limited (PSA) and Singapore Polytechnic have developed a Specialist Diploma in Port Management and Operations.
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Davao PPP deadline pushed back
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has given potential bidders an extended deadline to prepare offers for the Davao Sasa Port modernisation project.
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NewsFinal bids in for Piraeus
Greece has announced that the final bids for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority have been submitted.
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Brazil to launch second phase of logistics plan
In Brazil, the second phase of the government''s National Ports Logistics Plan (PNLP) is scheduled to be launched in December, according to the ports minister Helder Barbalho.
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TRX launches new infrastructure fund
In Brazil, TRX Infraestrutura, one of TRX''s business units, has launched its TRX Infraestrutura FIP II investment fund.
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Valencia stevedoring unions labelled inflexible
The Port of Valencia''s stevedoring company, Sevasa-Sagep, recently put out a press release stating that “the lack of flexibility among stevedores” would lead to a reduction in the operating capacity at the port.
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Impeachment proceedings fail to stop concessions
Brazil issued its first round of port tenders on December 9, divided into two calls.
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HPH fined for breach of contract
Ecuador''s Attorney General, representing Manta Port Authority (APM) as plaintiff in the arbitration case taken out against companies belonging to Hutchison Whampoa Limited, has ruled that the port authority is due compensation for a breach of contract obligations by the defendants in respect of the terms and conditions related to ...
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Hogia wins Stockholm TOS contract
Ports of Stockholm is redeveloping Värtahamnen as a part of the urban development of Norra Djurgårdsstaden.
