World News – Page 247
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Manzanillo publishes multi-purpose terminal concession
The port of Manzanillo in Mexico has published a tender for a concession to build and operate a multipurpose terminal. Bids must be received by early November.
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Manta bidding process extended by three months
Manta port authority in Ecuador has extended by a further three months the bidding deadline for the concession to build and operate a proposed deepwater multipurpose terminal.
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NewsKhalifa development moves forward
Abu Dhabi Ports Co will launch the first phase of its megaproject at Khalifa Port and the adjacent Kizad (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) in September this year. When completed, Kizad will become one of the world’s largest industrial zones.
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NewsNew transport hub for Marseille
Following a call for tenders, Marseille Fos port has picked a new consortium to develop and operate a new combined transport hub alongside the Med Europe container terminal aimed at doubling capacity of rail traffic in the port zone.
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NewsNew private investor for Pipavav
There have been reports this week that The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a loan which would fund over half of Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd’s (GPPL) new expansion project.
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Jealously fires up regional rivalry
Callao’s progress has made its neighbours wake up and get jealous, as they are realising that Callao is rapidly becoming the regional gateway.
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NewsChilean port gets carbon savvy
Terminal Puerto de Arica (TPA) has achieved an important milestone in its environmental strategy – by measuring its carbon footprint using a new Greenhouse Gases (GHG) estimation system.
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NewsUkrainian port reforms open up privatisation
The port sector in Ukraine is facing landmark reforms as, after ten years of discussions, a new national seaports law has been adopted to come into effect in June 2013, writes Arthur Nitsevych, managing partner, and Olena Losevska, counsellor, Interlegal, Odessa.
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NewsWestern wins
Operators and consultants are on fire over the region''s prospects, writes Martin Rushmere
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NewsStrategic new quay for Vlissingen facility
In order to be able to handle the upcoming large size vessels, as well as being pushed by the rising need for coal imports into Germany, a new quay has been opened in Zeeland Seaports’ East Vlissingen facility.
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NewsPre-construction work underway in Poland
The preparatory work has begun for the proposed €13m project to modernise port infrastructure, build new terminals and buffer car parks at the two northern Poland ports of Szczecin and Swinoujscie.
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New Chilean deep water port confirmed
The Chilean government is preparing a tender for a new deepwater port in its central area.
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Irregularities confirmed in Paita and Callao concessions
The report into the concession process undertaken for the North Terminal at the Peruvian port of Callao and also of the port of Paita has concluded that there were irregularities in both operations.
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PPPs the favoured expansion choice
Variations of public-private partnerships are the driving force behind terminal developments on the US East Coast.
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Inland attractions
Surprisingly, China''s northern and central box terminals grew faster last year than the traditional southern powerhouse. Michael King reports
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Portugal invests in new box terminals
The Portuguese government is to invest €2.5bn ($3.5bn) in building new container terminals in the ports of Lisbon, Leixões and Sines.
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NZ port plan calls resurface
Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter says the Government needs to develop a national ports strategy so ports, which are majority or wholly-owned by local bodies, stop under-cutting each other.
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MUNZ Auckland workers earn bonuses
Maritime Union of New Zealand national president Garry Parsloe says productivity bonuses earned by his Auckland members are a demonstration of their “strong commitment” and hard work.
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NewsAutomation – Asciano’s double edged sword
Australian container terminal operator Asciano has announced a AUS$348m automation project for its Botany Bay facility which when implemented could see the workforce there reduced by over 50%.
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Essar to rein in international activities
Essar Ports says that it is to cut back on its international ambitions and instead focus more heavily on its home market of India, where it intends to grow current capacity of 88m tonnes to 160m tonnes by 2014.
