World News – Page 236
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NewsWarning over improper equipment upkeep
UK based insurance group, the London P&I Club, has warned operators that failure to maintain a proper record of equipment maintenance could jeopardise their position in the even of a claim.
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NewsKolkata seeks damages from HBT
There is speculation in the media that the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) has approached the high court to seek damages from ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) for the losses it suffered following the operator pulling out of the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) agreement on 31 October 2012.
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NewsBrazil – the tribulations of modernisation
The Brazilian president announced a new ports'' modernisation programme this week – the ‘Logistics Investment Program for Ports’ which aims to encourage better management and infrastructure of Brazilian ports.
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NewsBusan Port Authority and PSA sign MOU
Busan Port Authority (BPA) and global container terminal operator, PSA International, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at cooperating towards a long term strategic partnership.
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NewsPeel Ports injects £3m into Liverpool terminal
Peel Ports in the UK has announced that it is investing £3m to upgrade its steel terminal at the Port of Liverpool – a strategic move by the operator to get ahead of its competitors with steel storage and distribution.
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Undercurrent of competition concerns
All US West Coast ports are keeping the same stance over competition from the widened Panama Canal (now said by some to be ready only in 2016), Mexico, and Canada, principally Prince Rupert.
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NewsOakland reaches shore power milestone
The Port of Oakland has reached another milestone in the implementation of its shore power programme - successful completion of a final test of its ship-to-shore connection with German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd.
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NewsCalifornian strikes at an end
The eight day strike at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) has come to an end after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63 Office Clerical Unit and the Harbour Employers Association reached an agreement this week.
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Anti-pollution one of few successes
Anti-pollution, as ever, is a uniform success story throughout the West Coast, led by Los Angeles.
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NewsDealing with distractions
Ports shift their attention away from their core business, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsABP dredging to go ahead
Associated British Ports (ABP) has received the necessary marine licence to carry out a key component of its dredging programme in the Port of Southampton, further improving marine access for large container vessels.
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NewsNew Papua New Guinea collaboration
Singapore based operator, Portek International Ltd, has signed an agreement with Papua New Guinea Ports Corporation Ltd (PNGPCL) to collaborate with operations at its two largest container terminals.
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NewsEquipment upgrade for Savannah
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) board has approved project funding of US$2m to increase capacity, efficiency and flexibility of heavy equipment at the Port of Savannah to handle the increase in ro-ro exports.
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NewsStrikes spread to Port of Long Beach
A strike by clerical workers at the Port of Los Angeles on Wednesday has spread to the Port of Long Beach, shutting down three of the six terminals.
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NewsPeruvian ports in peril?
Port Strategy has learned that there is discontent in Peru on the planned reconfiguration of the port authority services. According to an industry source, control of Peruvian ports is to be taken back by the Navy and Ministry of Transport (MTC).
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NewsHPH withdraws UK port plan variation
Hutchison Ports (UK) has withdrawn its latest application to develop a container port in Essex, UK, following news that the British Government has opted for a public inquiry on the issue.
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NewsCargotec completes operational adjustments
Finland''s Cargotec has completed its employee cooperation negotiations that were launched in October as the company prepares to make operational adjustments.
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Manta tender retrenchment
The current round of bidding to expand and operate the Ecuadorian port of Manta has been abandoned, following a lack of bids from interested parties.
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Tauranga port criticises process
Port of Tauranga is frustrated at both the NZ$2.5m (US$2.1m) expenditure - excluding staff time - and four-year process it has undertaken to seek resource consent to widen and deepen its harbour channel.
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Bill killed by one vote
Labour MP Darien Fenton’s Local Government (Council Controlled Organisations) Amendment Bill was thwarted by a single vote in New Zealand Parliament last month.
