World News – Page 202
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NewsYilport acquires 100% shares in Port of Gävle
Yildirim Group subsidiary Yilport Holding has acquired 100% shares of Gävle Container Terminal and Baltic Sea Gateway, claiming the rights to operate container, bulk, general cargo, rail and CFS services in Port of Gävle terminals as part of a 40-year concession.
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NewsFour operators pre-qualify for Corozal
Four port operators have pre-qualified for Request for Qualifications to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain Panama’s Corozal Container Terminal.
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Yes to the Norvik port
The Swedish Supreme Court has ruled not to allow permission for an appeal for the planned freight port, the Stockholm Norvik Port.
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NewsYildirim considers US investment
Turkish giant, Yildirim Holding, has the United States in its sights as the transport and industrial conglomerate aims to become a top ten global terminal operator.
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NewsMixed reviews for North European ports
This year has started out to be a particularly bad one in terms of the negative affect that the downturn in GDP is having on North European Ports, according to Hackett Associates'' latest Global Port Tracker.
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NewsCSA wins Icelandic contract
Central Systems & Automation (CSA) will implement Autostore Terminal Operating System (TOS) for Eimskip.
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EFTA Court’s landmark ruling on dockers’ pools
The Court of Justice of the European Free Trade Association States, more commonly known as the EFTA Court, has delivered a landmark judgement on the incompatibility of the monopoly of Norwegian dockers with EU rules on free competition, free movement and human rights.
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Manta future still not clear
The previous announcement by Ecuador''s president Rafael Correa that the Chilean company Agunsa would be awarded a concession to operate the expanded port of Manta now seems to have been a little premature.
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New Brazilian Ports Minister resigns
Brazil''s Ports Minister, Helder Barbalho, has resigned from the government of President Dilma Rousseff, who is currently under threat of impeachment.
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EU considers further complaint against Spain's stevedoring model
Spain has yet to implement any changes to its stevedoring model, following a judgement by the EU''s Court of Justice some 16 months ago that this is not in line with existing directives.
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NewsEurope calls for container weighing clarity
With implementation of the new SOLAS convention just two months away, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has called for clarity.
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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).
