World News – Page 199
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NewsAPM Terminals in Grup Maritim TCB takeover
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%.
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NewsUS Coast Guard in support of Port Ambrose
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).
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NewsSingapore plans autonomous truck convoys
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.
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NewsAPMT kits out Savono-Vado
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
José Llorca’s proposal to create a Gibraltar Straits port cluster has been publicly supported by Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA).
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NewsUnbridled determination
Disputes seemingly can''t stop the Mubarak Al Kabeer juggernaut. Richard Rowe reports
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NewsDepth perceptions
US East Coast ports are going deep, but it''s not all about the depth of water on offer, explains Martin Rushmere
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NewsShale gas spillover
US Gulf ports welcome a breakbulk and project cargo handling boom. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsRunning partners
Are South African being left behind in the drive for bigger and better ports, asks AJ Keyes
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NewsPiraeus port sale delayed
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’.
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NewsUS port funding in peril
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).
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NewsYilport adds ten terminals to portfolio
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.
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NewsUS government backs ICTSI Oregon
The US government has ordered the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to cease labour violations at Terminal 6, at ICTSI Oregon in Portland.
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NewsPMA warning over labour negotiations
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
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.
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NewsMelbourne concessionaire will face tough oversight
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.
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NewsDurres spat intensifies
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.
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NewsCaution advised on post-sanctions Iran
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”.
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NewsVenice tenders for long term masterplan
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
Richard von Appen, president of the Chilean company Ultramar, has said that he is concerned about the ports industry in his country.
