World News – Page 198
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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.
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NewsPort of Sète’s call for tender
The Port of Sète will launch a call for tenders for the concession of a new terminal in the South of France.
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NewsTCP investment plan approval
Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá (TCP) has signed a contract extension with the Secretaria de Portos (SEP), the Brazilian government body, which includes an investment plan of R$1.1 billion (US$310 million).
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NewsDP World and Georgia discuss economic cooperation
DP World Group chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with the Prime Minster of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, at the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai.
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NewsChina and Malaysia moot port alliance
China and Malaysia are apparently forming a ‘port alliance’ to fast-track trade between the two countries and reduce customs bottlenecks.
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NewsIndependent and proud
UK ports should trumpet their often-overlooked achievements. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsContainer terminal enhancement in Tacoma
International Transportation Service (ITS), joint venture between Ports America and “K” Line, reached an agreement in principle with Norwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to rebuild and reconfigure its container terminal in Tacoma.
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NewsPANYNJ launches major review of facilities
The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ) is to undertake a major review of more than 3,000 acres of its cargo facilities in order improve operations and plan for future growth.
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CentrePort signals investment
This year, CentrePort Wellington will lodge a 34-year consent to deepen its draft from 11.3 metres to 14.5 metres in all tides as part of a NZ$75m investment over three years.
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NewsMelbourne tender pulls in the crowds
Industry interest is mounting as expressions of interest for the lease of the Port of Melbourne approach the April 18 deadline.
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Fremantle sell-off still up in the air
Political uncertainty has caused frustration over plans to privatise the Port of Fremantle.
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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.
