World News – Page 199

  • The TCB Barcelona container terminal
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    APM Terminals in Grup Maritim TCB takeover

    2015-10-16T17:11:00Z

    In a deal worth around US$1bn, APM Terminals has announced that it intends to buy the remaining 39% of Grup Maritim TCB bringing its ownership of the company to 100%.

  • The proposed offshore energy project will import LNG into the New York and New Jersey Regional Market
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    US Coast Guard in support of Port Ambrose

    2015-10-15T17:36:00Z

    The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is making progress after gaining support from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG).

  • PSA says the autonomous truck platooning technology will raise productivity with more cargo transported per driver
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    Singapore plans autonomous truck convoys

    2015-10-12T16:02:00Z

    PSA International is joining forces with Singapore’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) to test and develop an autonomous truck ''platooning'' system that promises to increase productivity at the port.

  • Intermodality: The new Vado terminal will have an intermodal rail service
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    APMT kits out Savono-Vado

    2015-10-12T14:01:00Z

    APM Terminals is investing in new equipment for the new Vado terminal currently under construction on Italy’s Ligurian coast.

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    Straits of Gibraltar port cluster mooted

    2015-10-12T10:59:00Z

    José Llorca’s proposal to create a Gibraltar Straits port cluster has been publicly supported by Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA).

  • Building up: Kuwait has pinned its hopes on Mubarak Al Kabeer. Credit: Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd
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    Unbridled determination

    2015-10-10T20:46:00Z

    Disputes seemingly can''t stop the Mubarak Al Kabeer juggernaut. Richard Rowe reports

  • Going down: Virginia is the latest US East Coast port to get the go-ahead to go deeper. Credit: Tom Saunders, VDOT
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    Depth perceptions

    2015-10-10T20:46:00Z

    US East Coast ports are going deep, but it''s not all about the depth of water on offer, explains Martin Rushmere

  • Blade runner: Beaumont is a major hub for the import and export of wind energy equipment
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    Shale gas spillover

    2015-10-10T20:45:00Z

    US Gulf ports welcome a breakbulk and project cargo handling boom. Alex Hughes reports

  • Investment: Durban is a key area of spending focus
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    Running partners

    2015-10-10T20:45:00Z

    Are South African being left behind in the drive for bigger and better ports, asks AJ Keyes

  • Plans to sell Piraeus are once again on hold
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    Piraeus port sale delayed

    2015-10-07T17:00:00Z

    The sale of a majority stake in Greece’s largest port is to be put on hold following a delay with the concession agreement and early election work, sources said to ‘Reuters’.

  • The temporary bill will primarily impact new grant funds, says AAPA
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    US port funding in peril

    2015-10-06T17:31:00Z

    US ports could be at risk of losing out on new grants for vital infrastructure projects following Congress’ temporary funding bill, says the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).

  • Yilport will take over Tertir’s 10 terminals, seven of which are in Portugal, two in Spain and one in Peru
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    Yilport adds ten terminals to portfolio

    2015-10-01T11:57:00Z

    Turkey’s Yilport Holding is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Portuguese port management company, Tertir, and its 10 port terminals across Europe and Latin America.

  • Labour ruling: ILWU has been ordered to cease labour violations at T6 in Portland
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    US government backs ICTSI Oregon

    2015-10-01T11:52:00Z

    The US government has ordered the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to cease labour violations at Terminal 6, at ICTSI Oregon in Portland.

  • Recent memory: Operators are still feeling the effects of the crippling labour stoppages
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    PMA warning over labour negotiations

    2015-10-01T11:11:00Z

    The head of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has said that that current bargaining practices between the parties in the West Coast longshore contract talks are “not sustainable.”

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    Saigon prepares for share listing

    2015-09-30T12:14:00Z

    Saigon Port is gearing up for a share listing as announced at its first shareholders’ meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, according to media reports.

  • It's all changing at the Port of Melbourne
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    Melbourne concessionaire will face tough oversight

    2015-09-30T11:41:00Z

    The Port of Melbourne’s new owners are set for regular reviews to ensure they do not “misuse their power” to drive up port rents.

  • Labour issues: There’s still trouble for EMS APO at Durres
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    Durres spat intensifies

    2015-09-29T17:44:00Z

    The German owned terminal operator EMS APO says it’s experiencing renewed attacks by competitors which it says are backed by Albania’s Durres Port Authority.

  • TOC Middle East 2015 will discuss the way forward for the Iran's maritime trade and integrating Iranian ports back into regional logistics networks
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    Caution advised on post-sanctions Iran

    2015-09-28T16:27:00Z

    Previous trade sanctions imposed on Iran by the United Nations, the US and the European Union look likely to be lifted, but the industry is advised to reconnect with “caution”.

  • Big plans: Venice Port is setting out its basis for development up until 2050
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    Venice tenders for long term masterplan

    2015-09-24T11:10:00Z

    Venice Port Authority has published the international tender for the drafting of the new port masterplan, which will set the basis for the port development up until 2050.

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    Ultramar worried by Chile's lack of long term port planning

    2015-09-24T11:09:00Z

    Richard von Appen, president of the Chilean company Ultramar, has said that he is concerned about the ports industry in his country.