World News – Page 193
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Penalties loom for Spanish stevedore monopoly
The European Commission has referred Spain to the Court of Justice for failing to comply with a previous judgement concerning freedom of establishment at Spanish ports.
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NewsUS East Coast ports chip away at West Coast dominance
The balance of seaborne-cargo delivery in the United States shifted further east in the last year, resulting in East Coast seaports making gains against their West Coast counterparts, according to an index of North American seaports.
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NewsYilport acquires 100% shares in Port of Gävle
Yildirim Group subsidiary Yilport Holding has acquired 100% shares of Gävle Container Terminal and Baltic Sea Gateway, claiming the rights to operate container, bulk, general cargo, rail and CFS services in Port of Gävle terminals as part of a 40-year concession.
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NewsFour operators pre-qualify for Corozal
Four port operators have pre-qualified for Request for Qualifications to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain Panama’s Corozal Container Terminal.
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Yes to the Norvik port
The Swedish Supreme Court has ruled not to allow permission for an appeal for the planned freight port, the Stockholm Norvik Port.
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NewsYildirim considers US investment
Turkish giant, Yildirim Holding, has the United States in its sights as the transport and industrial conglomerate aims to become a top ten global terminal operator.
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NewsMixed reviews for North European ports
This year has started out to be a particularly bad one in terms of the negative affect that the downturn in GDP is having on North European Ports, according to Hackett Associates'' latest Global Port Tracker.
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NewsCSA wins Icelandic contract
Central Systems & Automation (CSA) will implement Autostore Terminal Operating System (TOS) for Eimskip.
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EFTA Court’s landmark ruling on dockers’ pools
The Court of Justice of the European Free Trade Association States, more commonly known as the EFTA Court, has delivered a landmark judgement on the incompatibility of the monopoly of Norwegian dockers with EU rules on free competition, free movement and human rights.
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Manta future still not clear
The previous announcement by Ecuador''s president Rafael Correa that the Chilean company Agunsa would be awarded a concession to operate the expanded port of Manta now seems to have been a little premature.
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New Brazilian Ports Minister resigns
Brazil''s Ports Minister, Helder Barbalho, has resigned from the government of President Dilma Rousseff, who is currently under threat of impeachment.
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EU considers further complaint against Spain's stevedoring model
Spain has yet to implement any changes to its stevedoring model, following a judgement by the EU''s Court of Justice some 16 months ago that this is not in line with existing directives.
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NewsEurope calls for container weighing clarity
With implementation of the new SOLAS convention just two months away, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has called for clarity.
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Indian government brings private sector on board
The Indian government will table a new bill to facilitate a model agreement by way of public-private partnership in the port sector, according to local reports.
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Bollore’s West African port contracts investigated
The Bollore Group’s head office was searched by French officials as part of an investigation into the company’s port-operating contracts at two West African nations.
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Brazilian port industry suffering investment shortage
A combination of Brazil''s political and economic crises is beginning to leave its mark on the country''s ports industry.
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Ashdod South Port ahead of schedule
Israel Port Company has confirmed that it is five months ahead of schedule in construction for a new port adjacent to existing Ashdod Port.
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Major new strike called for Lisbon
Unions representing port workers in Lisbon have given notice of a planned new strike, which will take start at midnight on April 20 and continue until 0800 hrs on May 5.
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India and South Korea MoU on ports
India and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for co-operation and mutual assistance in the development of both country’s ports.
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Hedland posts strong volumes
Despite a downturn in Chinese demand, Australia’s Port Hedland and Port of Dampier have posted year-on-year growth in throughput for the first quarter of the year.
