World News – Page 302
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NewsAustralian stevedore’s price hike quashed
The New South Wales government has stopped a stevedoring company raising its charges by 67% after fears that this would bring the Port Botany area to a standstill.
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Brazil needs private sector investment
A Brazilian parliamentary representative has called for greater private sector investment in port infrastructure to support growth in the agricultural sector.
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DP World now third largest operator
DP World is now the world''s third-largest port operator, according to a report from Drewry Shipping Consultants.
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Vietnam ports to move
Government plans to move ports from the inner parts of Vietnam''s Ho Chi Minh City to outlying areas have stalled because of delays in infrastructure construction at the proposed new sites as well as a lack of funds, port management officials have said.
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NewsManaus concession awaited
Concessions for port operations in Brazil’s Manaus and Aratu ports are to be released by the end of the year, according to port sources.
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Terminal dispute heats up
Ports of Auckland has been named as a defendant in the dispute between Port of Tauranga and NZL Group over the latter’s right to establish a terminal operation at Sulphur Point.
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APMT lone bidder for Moín
APM Terminals was the only company to bid for the construction and operation concession for the new container terminal at the Costa Rican port of Moín.
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GPA takes green gains to heart
Georgia Port Authority has upped its green credentials with its newest facility, Annex 2.
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NewsAarhus merger streamlines operations
Two neighbours in Denmark''s Port of Aarhus have merged to foster a stronger position in the Danish and Baltic markets.
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Zeebrugge breakbulk terminal launched
International Car Operators (ICO) and Rhenus Holding Belgium have formed a joint venture company, Zeebrugge Breakbulk Terminal (ZBT), to cater for the breakbulk and project market. The terminal will be located at the Port of Zeebrugge’s deep and short-sea quays at its Noordelijk Insteekdok (Northern Inlet Dock).
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Top ports accused of loss-leading
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) senior fellow Brent Layton has challenged the prevalence of local authority ownership in the local port scene and effectively accused two of the country’s leading ports of loss-leading.
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Bonds issue by TPG
Tianjin Port Group is to undertake a short-term issue worth £147m, with a maturity of 365 days and underwritten by China Merchants Bank. Revenue generated is required to replenish working capital and finance ongoing engineering projects.
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Singapore reduces dues concession
The recovery in the global economy and shipping industry has prompted the Port of Singapore to reduce its port dues concession.
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NSW ports' minister announced
New South Wales has a new Minister for Ports and Waterways. Eric Roozendaal has been chosen by Premier Kristina Keneally and will also remain as Treasurer. Mr Roozendaal had six months in the role in 2005/06 and says he is committed to delivering improved ports infrastructure.
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NewsKenya asks for Lamu bids
Kenya is constructing a new port, just north of Mombasa, as part of an ambitious plan to open a trade corridor to Africa’s interior.
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NewsMajor investment for Ukraine ports
Ukraine''s Ministry of Transport & Communications has said it is seeking private sector investment to the tune of $470m at the ports of Illichivsk and Yuzhny.
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NewsNarrowing field for Brisbane sale
There are just two bids left for the port of Brisbane and its 10 million tonne coal facility, as investors Infratil and HRL Morrison have now dropped out.
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NewsPressure on to revive expansion plans
With economic prospects now brighter, the latest Drewry report notes that a revival of expansion plans in some areas may be too slow to avoid congestion.
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NewsChristchurch open but assessing quake damage
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) says its priority is “keeping the port operational so that the essential food, fuel and other supplies needed by Christchurch can get through” despite suffering earthquake damage.
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NewsEyeing the anomalies of port law
A new academic organisation has been launched with an inaugural lecture entitled, “The scope of the law ends where the port area begins - the anomalies of port law”, delivered by Professor Eric Van Hooydonk.
