World News – Page 206
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NewsComoros port operations dispute
An International law firm has warned the Union of Comoros, an island off the east coast of Africa, of the implications of flouting the law after it broke the port operations agreement it had in place with Dubai based operator, Union Marine.
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NewsPSA breaks ground in Panama
PSA Panama International Terminal (PSA Panama) is investing over US$400m in the expansion of its container terminal on the west bank of the Panama Canal Pacific entrance, which began in February after being granted approval.
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NewsPolitics and pragmatism
The dark shadow of political strife has fallen on the Black Sea. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsGetting rid of illusions
There''s more to US problems than just the trade union-employer logjam, explains Martin Rushmere
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Tampa's 'positive' rating spurred by economic success
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Florida’s Port Tampa Bay’s credit rating of ‘A’ and has provided the authority with a “positive outlook”, backed by the nation’s economic success.
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Morocco commits €1bn to port upgrades
Morocco is in the process of investing €1 billion in port upgrades, €350 of which will be spent on new installations at Casablanca.
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Soya logistics chain under review in Brazil
A group of academics at the Brazilian Strong Esags school is looking into where bottlenecks occur at the port of Santos during the peak harvest export season.
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Way forward for DPW Melbourne impasse
An independent valuation has been suggested as a solution to the impasse over lease provisions at the Port of Melbourne.
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Fremantle car concession popular
Competition is strong for the concession to operate a single new automotive terminal at Victoria Quay in the inner harbour at the port of Fremantle.
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NewsPacific ports given green light to dialogue
Federal Maritime Commissioner William P Doyle has given the green light for the implementation of the Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement that authorises west coast ports to exchange information and reach agreement on measures to improve facilities in terms of productivity and efficiency.
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NewsABP invests in vehicle handling
Associated British Ports (ABP) is building a port that will support the car industry in the UK by investing £12m in its vehicle handling facilities at Southampton.
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NewsThe plague of congestion
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) says it’s doing everything it can to relieve congestion which has been attributed to a 10% increase in overall cargo volumes at the ports over the past two months.
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Why EU ports clamber to meet carriers' whims
As vessel sizes continue to rise, but the number of regular liner services on the North Europe – Far East route fall, annual volumes handled by Europe’s container ports are taking a hitting, says University of Antwerp professor, Theo E Notteboom.
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NewsICTSI calls for public union commitment
ICTSI Oregon wants the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to publicly commit to the fact that productivity interferences are over at Portland''s Terminal 6 following its latest call loss.
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NewsKPMG: M&A activity set to surge
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the transport and logistics sector are set to pass the high levels seen in 2014, according to the latest KPMG ‘Transport Tracker’.
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NewsILWU approves West Coast labour agreement
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) coast longshore caucus delegates have voted to recommend approval of the tentative labour deal reached with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).
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Gulftainer celebrates 8% growth in volumes
Sharjah-based Gulftainer handled 6.4m teu in 2014, marking 8% growth over 2013.
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SSA Marine in Haiti first
GB Group has appointed SSA Marine to run its Port Lafito in Haiti, the country’s first panamax port.
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DP World adds to Canada portfolio
Maher Terminals has sold its Fairview Container Terminal to DP World, adding to the Dubai-based operator’s portfolio in Canada.
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NewsPeel: Don’t dismiss regional ports
Peel Ports’ commercial director is calling for a re-think in the trend towards ‘mega ports’, which he contends is causing congestion, adding cost and impacting on air quality in local environments.
