World News – Page 239
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NewsOz transport regulators ripe for reform
A report by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has highlighted that the number of transport regulators in the country are long overdue for reform in order to improve infrastructure on a national scale.
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Insurance advice for 'Sandy' sufferers
International transport and logistics insurance company, TT Club, is giving advice to its members on insurance claims which come after enduring super-storm ''Sandy''.
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NewsNew chief exec for ABP
The current chief executive at Associated British Ports (ABP), Peter Jones, has announced he will be retiring at the end of March 2013 after six years at the helm.
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NewsGovernment stalls Dhamra expansion
Expansion of the Port of Dhamra has been stalled by the Odisha government which has stated: “Allotment of additional land to DPCL for second phase development at this stage does not appear tenable.”
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NewsPort centricity on the agenda at Seawork 2013
Port centricity will be firmly on the agenda at Mercator Media’s annual Seawork exhibition which will take place from 25-27 June 2013 at the ABP Port of Southampton, UK.
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NewsIndia's rule book
Stevie Knight comments on the latest red tape wranglings in Indian port operations
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NewsSavannah gets go ahead for expansion
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has received full approval for its harbour expansion project which will see the Port of Savannah being deepened to 47ft in order to receive the largest post-panamax vessels.
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China supports Bangladesh development
Bangladesh has sought China''s help for better connectivity which includes building of a new deep-sea port at Sonadia, 140 km south of the current hub at Chittagong
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Work resumes at Sokhna
Following reports of labour strikes which left operations idle at the Ain Al-Sokhna terminal, operated by DP World at the Port of Sokhna, workers have picked up where they left off.
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NewsSouth American orders continue for Liebherr
With the continuing economic development in South America, Austrian crane provider, Liebherr continues on a high level with more orders for cargo handling equipment.
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NewsDP World bags new terminal at JN Port
DP World has been awarded a new terminal project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai, by the Jawaharlu Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
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Port of Oakland focuses on financial future
Following a difficult few weeks, the Port of Oakland’s acting executive director has issued an update on the port’s progress towards financial sustainability and maintenance of operations for its customers and community.
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NewsPost Sandy volumes flow to Virginia
The Port of Virginia has just begun receiving cargo diverted from the Port of New York/New Jersey as a result of the damage caused to that critical Northeast port by Hurricane Sandy.
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East Coast terminals remain closed
After being hit by super storm Sandy earlier this week, terminals on the East Coast of the US are struggling to resume operations.
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NewsMelbourne expansion project moves forward
The Port of Melbourne has put out a tender for construction works associated with its $1.6bn Port Capacity Project to expedite the expansion of its container terminal and automotive capacity in line with increasing trade demands.
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NewsSafety concerns escalate in Australia
Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) members from Sydney, Newcastle and Port Kembla took to the streets in Sydney this week to rally over “industry inaction” on safety issues following the recent death of a fellow dockworker.
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NewsOverseas growth no help to Europe
The suffering of European ports isn’t being alleviated by overseas growth, says the latest North European Port Tracker from Hackett Associates and ISL.
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NewsEast Coast terminals hit by super-storm
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced on Monday that it would be resuming normal operations on Tuesday in the wake of super-storm Sandy, an announcement that underestimated the ferocity of the downgraded hurricane.
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NewsBomin Linde plans Hamburg LNG terminal
Newly formed Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co KG is planning its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for ship fuelling in the Port of Hamburg, following the completion of a feasibility study on the construction of LNG infrastructure.
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NewsDP World launches bio-straddle trial
DP World has launched a three month trial of Caltex B20 Bio-Diesel Fuel into eight new straddle carriers at its West Swanson Terminal in Melbourne.
