World News – Page 278
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DP World court stay protects Chennai tariffs
DP World has won a temporary stay against a proposal by India’s port regulator, Tariff Authority for Major Ports to reduce tariffs at Chennai Container Terminal, a DP World-managed facility.
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Eilat’s hot property
Israel’s Eilat, the first national port to be privatised, has attracted bids from 17 companies. The only known international port operators involved in the process are APM Terminals and SSA Marine, with the vast majority of other interested parties Israeli. The port handles 6% of the country''s foreign trade.
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Outer Harbour stalls at La Coruña
The Spanish port of La Coruña has run out of money and cannot finance additional work on its outer harbour extension, where costs have almost doubled to €750m ($1.1bn).
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Qatar commits to Egyptian ports
The government of Qatar has revealed that it has signed an agreement with Egypt to build two new ports that will create one million new jobs.
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Mitsui leading bidder for Portek
Mitsui has presented an offer to acquire the capital of Portek International, which operates eight terminals in Indonesia, Algeria, Malta and Gabon, as well as a dry port in Ruanda.
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CVRD in Santos joint venture
CVRD has formed a joint venture with Vale Fertilizantes to operate the Ultrafertil concession in the port of Santos.
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Trace radiation on Japanese containers
Levels of radiation surpassing European Union limits have been found on a maritime container from the Japanese port of Yokohama by authorities at the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. Dutch authorities also found traces of radiation on 19 containers from Japan.
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Mersey Ports consultation launched
Peel Ports Mersey has outlined a 20-year master plan for growth and future development, and has just begun a 13- week public consultation, closing on Monday 5 September.
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Pilbara's early expansion
Rio Tinto is accelerating its iron ore expansion programme in the Pilbara region of Western Australia with US$676m of funding for early works and procurement.
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APS aids Chesapeake Seagirt automation
Ports America is looking at a phased-in automation project for Chesapeake Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore, MD.
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Luka Koper goes for full software suite
The port of Luka Koper, Slovenia, is implementing Tideworks’ entire suite of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, replacing the previous system which had been in place for a number of years.
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NewsNot all fast forward for China, despite ambitions
While the Chinese government outlined ambitious port developments under their 12th five-year plan, there are major challenges according to Ander Chow of consulting firm ARUP.
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NewsEurope gains Single Window viewpoint
Six leading Port Community Systems (PCS) have created an association aiming to advise and influence the EC in its moves to harmonise and simplify trade through the Single Window concept.
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Final personnel transfers from Marseilles Fos
The Marseilles Fos port authority has completed the transfer of 410 personnel and various equipment to privatised terminals as required under national port reforms.
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Savannah to gain connections
A highway to improve truck access to and from the Port of Savannah estimated at $140m, has been endorsed by Governor Nathan Deal.
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Clarksville expansion
Winn Marine LLC has announced plans for a major expansion of its Clarksville port operations, positioning Montgomery County to become the largest commercial water port on the Cumberland River.
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Georgia completes wetlands monitoring
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) recently completed annual wetlands monitoring at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal and a threatened and endangered species survey and ecological habitat assessment at the Port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island Terminal.
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Yangtze gets deeper approach
The dredging work on the approach channel of Shanghai’s Waigaoqiao terminal has recently been completed, increasing the water level to 12.5 metres, according to China Transport News.
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NewsCallao authorities still onboard says APMT
APM Terminals has rebuffed rumours that there may be friction between the incoming government and its own new operation at Callao, saying there is a “tight” and positive embrace between the two.
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NewsWave power first for Basque port
The Port of Mutriku has, despite its size, just made history. When faced with the need for investing in a breakwater, it decided to make the most of the power that had been thrashing its infrastructure.
