World News – Page 193
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NewsPiraeus Port stake sold to China
A majority stake of Greece’s Piraeus Port has been sold to the Chinese shipping giant Cosco Group, local media has reported.
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Options for Auckland’s long term plan revealed
The Port Future Study’s Consensus Working Group (CWG) has released a shortlist of options for Auckland’s long term future freight trade and cruise ship activities.
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Antaq forced to delay new terminal tenders
Brazil''s Nation Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) has had to put back the release of tenders covering new terminal concessions because of a fault at the regulatory agency, which failed to answer a series of questions put to it by interested consortia.
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New port infrastructure fund proposed for Brazil
Brazil''s House of Representatives is analysing draft legislation put forward that would introduce a new Port Infrastructure Investment Fund. The proposal aims to fund at least 50% of the infrastructure linked to port tenders and port facilities that are put out to concession.
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No to Lisbon/Setúbal merger
Setúbal''s Chamber of Commerce has rejected the proposal put forward by the central government to merge the port authorities of Lisbon and Setúbal to create a single entity. It argues that this would lead to a “dilution” of the Setúbal and Sesimbra Port Authority within a common structure and not ...
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NewsHamburg's ChainPORT connects future-focused ports
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has taken the next step in its SmartPort concept by switching the focus to thinking about a future-oriented, international network between ports.
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Eurogate increases net operating profit
European terminal operator group, EUROGATE, has announced that it has increased its net operating profit by 13.4% to €73.5m.
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CMHI’s reports robust overseas volumes
China Merchants Holdings (International) Company’s overseas terminals set a record in container handling in 2015 with throughput of 16.05m teu.
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Rotterdam’s route to Port of 2050
The Port of Rotterdam is making steps towards a more sustainable future, with far more of its processes expected to be running on electricity or hydrogen by 2050, according to Eric van der Schans and Nico van Dooren, director of environmental management, and energy and process industry respectively.
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NewsLA rail yard halted over pollution concerns
A superior court judge has put a stop to a $500m rail yard project near the Port of Los Angeles due to concerns about the amount of truck traffic and air pollution it would bring to the area.
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NewsPiraeus port flooded by surge of refugees
Arrivals of refugees and migrants to Greece from Turkey has risen sharply, days after the European Union and Turkey struck a deal intended to cut off the flow of new arrivals.
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NewsAPMT unveils new Moroccan port investment
APM Terminals has announced that it will be the operator of a new container transhipment terminal at the Tanger Med 2 port complex.
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NewsTata to sell off loss-making Port Talbot
Tata Steel is to sell its entire UK business, including Port Talbot steelworks, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
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NewsBusan invests in developing economies
Busan Port Authority (BPA), the world’s sixth-largest container port, is planning to invest in overseas port and logistics facilities as a key strategy that will help define the future of the South Korean port.
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COSCO-PSA invests in new container berths
Joint venture company COSCO-PSA is investing in three new container berths in Singapore to serve the next generation of mega container vessels.
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NewsTurbulence ahead
Southeast Asia has everything going for it – apart from timing, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsHigh risk, high reward?
North Africa offers huge port development potential despite political tensions. Felicity Landon reports.
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Corozal fills shortfall
Panama Canal minister, Roberto Roy, recently highlighted the need for a new port on the Pacific coast in order to maintain Panama''s logistics competitiveness.
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Venezuela to invest $60m in ports
The government of Venezuela has announced that it is to invest $60m in its ports via the National Integrated Customs and Exercise Administration (Seniat) and national ports company, Bolivariana de Puertos (Bolipuertos).
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NZ Authority moves on container weight verification
Maritime New Zealand has issued an advisory circular to aid exporters preparing for the pending mandatory adoption of container weight verification, as it works to develop a new domestic Maritime Rule for the amended Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS).
