World News – Page 195

  • Port strategy: PLA’s vision is for the Thames to handle 60 to 80 million tonnes of cargo each year
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    London reveals 20 year vision

    2015-12-15T14:12:00Z

    The use of the Thames could be transformed to its benefit, according to the latest Thames Vision publication by the Port of London Authority (PLA), which sets out a plan to develop the Thames over the next 20 years.

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    Chennai port operations crippled by floods

    2015-12-11T16:22:00Z

    The city of Chennai, India has seen some of the heaviest and deadliest rainfalls in decades, with the flooding resulting in the death of more than 400 people.

  • “Decisions on the sector can’t be left to bankers and private equity funds," Torben Seebold, ETF Dockers’ Section
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    "Dark year" for dockers' safety

    2015-12-11T15:12:00Z

    The number of deaths and accidents at European ports has caused 2015 to be dubbed a ‘dark year’ for safety.

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    ABB secures DP World project

    2015-12-11T14:43:00Z

    ABB will deliver automation and remote control solutions to the underway Terminal 4 in Dubai, which is operated by DP World.

  • CCCC to participate in Sydney development project after agreement
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    Chinese win Sydney port construction contract

    2015-12-10T11:30:00Z

    China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) will participate in the Port of Sydney development project after coming to an agreement with Harbour-Port Development Partners (HPDP).

  • Turku is doing its bit to promote a sustainable maritime link between Finland and Sweden Photo: Port of Turku
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    Baltic ports in green collaboration

    2015-11-30T14:37:00Z

    Three Finnish TEN-T core ports are working in collaboration with Ports of Stockholm and Viking Line to invest €8,100,000 in measures to reduce the environmental impact from shipping in the Baltic Sea.

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    Callao: no to regional hub status

    2015-11-26T10:56:00Z

    Peru has all but ruled out the possibility that Port of Callao will become a regional hub.

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    China eyes Slovenian port potential

    2015-11-24T16:58:00Z

    Media reports say that China is interested in getting involved with the Port of Koper renovation project in Slovenia.

  • The Port of New York and New Jersey is preparing for the 2015-16 winter
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    PANYNJ ready for winter

    2015-11-24T12:05:00Z

    The Port of New York and New Jersey has published its winter weather plan for 2015-2016.

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    India moves to convert state-owned ports

    2015-11-20T16:56:00Z

    The Indian shipping ministry has drafted a plan to convert 11 of the 12 state-owned ports into corporate entities in a move which is hoped will bring greater financial freedom, according to a report by news agency Mint.

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    Port of Melbourne lease concerns

    2015-11-19T17:08:00Z

    A bid to push through legislation to lease Australia’s Port of Melbourne has apparently hit a stumbling block, that is according to Australian media reports.

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    Controversial lease of Darwin to China

    2015-11-19T16:42:00Z

    Chinese group, Landbridge, has acquired the controversial lease of Darwin Port in Australia.

  • LA Harbour Commission approves US$1.8m in FEMA grants
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    LA approves security and operations grants

    2015-11-17T09:08:00Z

    The Los Angeles Boat of Harbour Commission has approved three grants from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totalling US$1.8m.

  • MARAD Administrator "Chip" Jaenichen
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    US ports suffer from ‘identity problem’

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    US ports have an “identity problem”, according to Capt Chip Jaenichen, the administrator of the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).

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    Manta modernisation set for 2016

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    The President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, has revealed that modernisation of the Port of Manta will become a reality in 2016. This will form part of the ninety-third anniversary celebrations of the founding of the city.

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    APM Terminals chases Itajaí concession extension

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    APM Terminals has changed tack in its attempt to persuade the Brazilian government to grant it a concession extension at its Port of Itajaí container terminal.

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    ‘Dramatic changes’ forecast in New Zealand

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    Fierce competition alongside an increasing prevalence of inland hub developments and supply chain alliances have been predicted in New Zealand’s port sector over the next two decades by Westpac industry economist David Norman.

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    Concerns on Darwin’s Chinese concession

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    While the decision to award Darwin Port’s operational rights to a Chinese company after a bidding process has been largely welcomed, there has been concern at seeing the finer details of the agreement.

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    Common NSW rate hike questioned

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    Plans by the Port Authority of NSW to increase port charges from January 1 have aroused concerns from customers. The authority will increase prices for all vessels in the ports of Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba, in general by 4.7%.

  • Burnie will be the site for the new DPW terminal
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    DP World in Tasmanian deal

    2015-11-16T09:24:00Z

    DP World and Tasports have announced plans for a new container terminal for Burnie in northern Tasmania, dependent on the federal government easing coastal shipping restrictions which have prevented international vessels calling in Tasmania.