World News – Page 215
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Nigerian forwarders threaten port closures
Freight forwarders in Nigeria are threatening to close down ports in protests over alleged illegal charges that they say are being levied by terminal operators and shipping companies.
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Salalah struggles with transhipment levels
The container terminal at the Port of Salalah, in Oman, reported an 8% drop in container traffic in the first three quarters of this year, from 2.6m teu to 2.4m teu, while the general cargo terminal reported traffic up 26% to 7.8m tonnes.
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New Valencia union ruffles feathers
The failure to reach an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement in the Spanish Port of Valencia has prompted a newly formed union, the Port Front, to accuse terminal operators of being unnecessary intermediaries, as well as calling for the resignation of José Llorca, president of the National Ports ...
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Port legislation changes needed
Experts from 18 Caribbean and Latin American countries recently met in Montevideo to discuss changes to port legislation to allow ports to adapt to meet global trends.
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Uruguayan port union hits out
The Uruguay Maritime Union has questioned why foreign companies are allowed to operate inside the port of Nueva Palmira.
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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.
