World News – Page 211
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NewsMelbourne fee freeze only part of the solution
A fee freeze has been imposed by the Victorian government for the Port of Melbourne, but the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) says the outstanding issue of proposed rents to be charged at the port still needs to be resolved.
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Rosario export cereals business reduced to chaos
In Argentina, labour disputes are resulting in long delays in the unloading of trucks laden with soya and corn at ports in the Rosario Metropolitan area, which handle 85% of the country''s outbound soya consignments.
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NewsHaiti aims for Caribbean hub status
Haiti’s first Panamax Port, Port Lafito, has taken another step towards Caribbean hub status with the announcement that Evergreen Marine and King Ocean Services will be using the port as a future port of call.
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NewsUS West Coast labour deal clears final hurdle
The US International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has approved its labour contract with west coast ports, with 82% of votes in favour of the ratification.
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NewsICTSI eyes Piraeus stake
International Container Terminal Services Inc is one of four international companies that bid for the majority stake in Greece’s Port of Piraeus.
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NewsFinal go ahead given Brazil port concessions
The concession plan originally put forward by Brazil''s Ports Secretariat (SEP) some 18 months ago has finally been approved by the Federal Audit Court (TCU). This covers new terminals to be built in the Port of Santos, as well as in the north-eastern state of Pará, involving combined investment of ...
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NewsFremantle up for sale
The Western Australian government is looking to sell Fremantle Port to help fund major new projects without adding to debt.
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Dawei SEZ moves forward, but port stalls
Japan is enter a trilateral cooperation with Thailand and Myanmar to develop Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ), according to official Thai sources.
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NewsAuckland port protestors unbowed
Opponents to Ports of Auckland’s plans to expand its footprint into Waitemata Harbour remain unbowed by a compromise proposal, with the Stop Stealing Our Harbour group organising another public protest and MP Winston Peters initiating a Bill to halt the project.
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NewsCMA CGM commits to Cuba
CMA CGM LOG, a subsidiary of CMA CGM Group, is developing its presence in Cuba after signing an agreement with the Cuban government to build a logistics hub at PSA-operated Port of Mariel.
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NewsStrong start to 2015 for Bromma
Business for crane spreader provider, Bromma, is off to a good start this year with sales already up and order intake on the same level compared to the same period in 2014.
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NewsPeru to put three ports out to tender in 2016
Peru''s Minister of Transport & Communications, José Gallardo, has announced that the ports of Chimbote (in the Ancash region), Salaverry (in Chiclayo) and Ilo (in Moquegua) will be put out to concession next year.
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NewsFuture of Spanish stevedoring unclear
A recent meeting between union representatives, the government and the national ports authority to discuss the adaptation of Spain''s existing stevedoring practices to the requirements of the European Commission has led to confused messages.
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NewsFremantle at least eight years off capacity ceiling
The port of Fremantle has at least eight years to go before it reaches its maximum container capacity, even if the annual box growth rate is high, Western Australia''s transport minister Dean Nalder has told the state parliament.
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NewsANL drops Patrick at Botany
Problems with the introduction of automation at Patrick’s Port Botany operation have prompted shipping line ANL to drop the company as its stevedore for its Tranztas (Australia-New Zealand) service.
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International interest in Corozal port
Panama has received significant interest from global terminal operating companies in respect of the new Pacific port of Corozal.
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Brazilian ports concession programme flatters to deceive
In May, the Brazilian government aims to launch a concession programme to boost investments in infrastructure, revealed the Finance Minister, Joaquim Levy, noting that the potential for capital contributions in the area is ‘immense’.
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Mexico invests $3.2bn in Gulf ports
The Mexican Transport & Communications Ministry (SCT) reports that $3.2bn is being invested in nine ports located on the country''s Gulf coast.
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Auckland port expansion riles locals
Ports of Auckland’s plans to build two 100-metre piled expansions at the end of Bledisloe Terminal has met with vocal local opposition and caused controversy within the port’s owner, the Auckland City Council.
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Sudden death brings Napier port changes
A review of the Port of Napier’s management structure has been initiated following the sudden passing of its chief financial officer John Matheson and related resignation of chief operating officer Chris Bain.
