World News – Page 212
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NewsStrained relations
Argentina has been making life difficult for ports in neighbouring countries, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsDomino effect of LA/LB congestion
The Los Angeles/Long Beach (LA/LB) port complex has been suffering from congestion for the past few months and is beginning to take its toll on the industry as a whole, says SeaIntel.
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NewsWhat’s really behind US port congestion
Drewry has been looking into some of the deeper issues affecting port performance which may be causing the chronic congestion being suffered by ports on the US west coast.
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NewsBreakdown in Belgium
Port workers in Antwerp have been striking over the loss of index-linked pay rises and tax increases – action that is also affecting neighbouring ports.
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UK government pursues EU exemption
The UK government is confident of securing an exemption for British ports from elements of the EU’s proposed ports regulation, shipping minister John Hayes told guests at the UK Major Ports Group parliamentary reception.
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Indonesia to develop 24 ports
Indonesia plans to develop 24 ports in the coming next five years, the South East Asian Nation''s president, Joko Widodo, has said.
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Spain costs under microscope
A study commissioned by Spain''s National Ports Authority has suggested that reducing labour costs in ports would bring down the cost of handling a teu by €1.55, resulting in annual savings of €15.5m.
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US congestion affects Auckland
Peak season container trade congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is understood to be having a flow-on effect at the Ports of Auckland and on the region’s supply chain overall.
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Concerns over NZ port sector safety
Uproar has followed the Rail and Maritime Transport Union’s (RMTU) release of WorkSafe New Zealand statistics on accidents reported at ports around the country.
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Auckland counsels Fiji ports
Ports of Auckland is understood to be offering support and advice to Fiji Ports Corporation as the latter looks to further develop the port of Suva’s position as a shipping hub for the Pacific region.
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News'Third world' North American ports slammed
"Third world, expensive and not performing" - this is the scathing view of port operations in North America from a leading shipping line.
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Concerns on 'fragmented and reactive' industry
Fragmented and reactive, the port industry is fighting to balance long term investments against short term decision-making.
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Underinvestment a threat for container ports
Forecast demand for an additional 450m teu lifts by 2024 could mean that the industry is underinvested in container port capacity going forward, according to leading consultant.
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'Dark side' of mega ships
Carriers and ports alike are fast discovering the "dark side" of mega container ships, according to Thomas Lutje, managing director of HHLA Container Terminals.
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Teesport attracted by Gloria’s safety
Cargotec’s Kalmar is to supply three Gloria reachstackers and one empty container handler to PD Ports'' Teesport in December.
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DP World to exit London Stock Exchange
DP World has announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, claiming that only 1% of its trades are made through the UK’s exchange.
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NewsOnwards and upwards
No looking back for Middle East terminals that continue to climb the capacity ladder, reports Alex Hughes
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No independent valuation yet made of TNPA
South Africa''s Ports Regulator has yet to undertake a valuation of Transnet National Ports Authority'' (TNPA) assets, despite the fact that this is required to determine what tariffs port users must pay.
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NewsMediterranean ports fight for EU funding
Barcelona, Marseille and Genova have, through the Intermed Association, called on the European Commission to get involved in a debate in respect of funding for the TEN-T network.
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NewsIndonesia's $6bn ports commitment
Plans by Indonesia to spend up to $6bn on ports are an important sign of the value it places on infrastructure. The government needs 70tr rupiah ($5.8bn) to expand five major ports in north Sumatra, Jakarta, east Java, south Sulawesi and Papua to serve large vessels and build feeder lines ...
