World News – Page 280
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Piraeus doubles box traffic in 2011
In 2011, the port of Piraeus effectively doubled container throughput from 878,083 teu to 1,680,133 teu.
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Saudi Arabia woos Hormuz-reluctant shipping lines
The government of Saudi Arabia is making available its domestic ports so any shipping lines currently preferring not to enter the Strait of Hormuz can offload cargo there.
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Mombasa waives fees
Kenya Ports Authority has decided to waive fees at Mombasa for 100 days, effectively acknowledging that high port charges and delays in collecting cargo have effectively brought the port to crisis point.
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Five new Indian port projects at best this fiscal
Of 23 public-private partnership port projects scheduled by major Indian ports in the current fiscal year, only four or five are expected to be awarded.
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NewsVirginia’s idling incentive
Virginia’s Green Operator (GO) programme has been extended to include incentives for vessels participating in its fuel switch or alternative power schemes at its terminals.
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NewsOne day strike paralyses Belgian ports
The port of Antwerp, along with others Belgian ports was yesterday paralysed by a strike that drew in dockers, pilots, tugboats and lock operators.
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NewsAuckland still in strife
Ports of Auckland and the trade unions are still no nearer to reaching an agreement on pay and working conditions for dock workers.
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NewsMyanmar port goes ahead - but no coal
Uncertainty is hanging over a key detail of the Dawei port and industrial zone in southern Myanmar following a decision by the government to veto a coal-fired power plant.
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NewsForth gains Tilbury Container Services
Forth Ports has taken control of the deepsea container facilities of Tilbury Container Services in a three-way deal worth £95m.
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Maersk onboard with Gothenburg fuel drive
Building on its green credentials, Maersk Line has become the first container carrier to join the Port of Gothenburg’s Fuel Switch Program.
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Tampa invests in future expansion
Tampa Port Authority is to purchase 110 acres of land near its Port Redwing facilities to enable expansion of the port’s footprint.
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PSA celebrates rise in throughput
PSA International handled 57.1m teu at its global facilities in 2011, an increase of 5.6% over 2010.
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NewsTampa bucks trend for US ports
US ports have been struggling in light of the financial crisis, but despite this, Tampa Port seems to be managing to buck the trend.
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Dampier spreads out
Dampier Port Authority has expanded its boundaries to include Ashburton North, a new multi-user port and strategic industrial area.
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Newcastle eyes expansion
Newcastle Port Corporation is seeking approval for future dredging that will include the provision of ten vessel berths, to ensure the port can cope with increases in trade.
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NewsElectric vehicles at Harwich Port
A new electric vehicle charging point has been ‘plugged-in’ at the UK''s Harwich International Port this week - the first port to be included in the Source East Electric Vehicle Recharging Network.
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Wanganui port decision awaited
A decision on which of four short-listed companies will win the tender to operate Wanganui port is not expected to be made by the Wanganui District Council until about the middle of this year.
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Nigerian strikes paralyse ports
A strike by trade unions in Nigeria has effectively paralysed the country''s port terminals, costing the domestic maritime sector an estimated $223m.
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ICTSI to issue additional bonds
The Royal Capital BV unit of the Philippines-based stevedoring group ICTSI is to issue bonds worth $150m.
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NewsOfficials summoned over Callao debacle
The Transport Commission of the Peruvian Congress has called high ranking officials to appear before it to answer questions relating to irregularities in the concession granted to APM Terminals for the North Terminal at Callao.
