World News – Page 212

  • Dented: Santos Brasil's TEV has been hit by a drop in Argentinean imports
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    Strained relations

    2014-12-10T10:00:00Z

    Argentina has been making life difficult for ports in neighbouring countries, explains Alex Hughes

  • US congestion trouble could impact Asia, says SeaIntel
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    Domino effect of LA/LB congestion

    2014-12-08T17:24:00Z

    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.

  • Congestion chaos: US container terminals need to take steps to improve the intensity of infrastructure and equipment usage
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    What’s really behind US port congestion

    2014-11-27T10:22:00Z

    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.

  • The Port of Antwerp is said to have been majorly affected by the strike, with backlogs of vessel waiting at anchor to berth
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    Breakdown in Belgium

    2014-11-24T15:36:00Z

    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

    2014-11-21T16:02:00Z

    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

    2014-11-21T16:02:00Z

    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

    2014-11-21T16:02:00Z

    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

    2014-11-21T16:02:00Z

    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

    2014-11-21T16:02:00Z

    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

    2014-11-21T16:02:00Z

    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.

  • Mr Kayser says North America is "underperforming". Photo: Russ Sanderlin/Flickr
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    'Third world' North American ports slammed

    2014-11-20T10:58:00Z

    "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

    2014-11-20T09:31:00Z

    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

    2014-11-19T12:39:00Z

    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

    2014-11-19T10:38:00Z

    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

    2014-11-13T10:44:00Z

    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

    2014-11-13T10:44:00Z

    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.

  • Larger ladies: Red Sea Gateway Terminal can accommodate vessels of over 16,000 teu
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    Onwards and upwards

    2014-11-13T10:00:00Z

    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

    2014-11-12T20:05:00Z

    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.

  • Mayday: ports call for EC intervention. Credit - Rock Cohen
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    Mediterranean ports fight for EU funding

    2014-11-12T20:05:00Z

    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.

  • Indonesia is planning to invest in its ports
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    Indonesia's $6bn ports commitment

    2014-11-12T20:05:00Z

    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 ...