World News – Page 309
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NewsNY-NJ to stamp out redundant working practices
Officials managing terminals in the port of New York-New Jersey say they are doing everything they can to eliminate inefficient labour practices, although stress this can only be comprehensively achieved as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
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Le Havre issues final terminal tender
La Havre Port Authority has issued a call for proposals for companies wishing to manage a dry bulk facility known as the Multi-Bulk Terminal. The terminal has two berths, one of which can accommodate 170,000 dwt capesizes. Once this contract is awarded, the port will have completed the transfer of ...
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NewsSpain to merge smaller port authorities
The Spanish government is to merge some of its smaller port authorities to create a more competitive network.
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NewsAustralian port strategy promises overhaul
Australian Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has said his new National Ports Strategy is a blueprint for the future that will address the bottlenecks which have hampered competition and growth.
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Three bid for Manuas
Lira group, APM Terminals and an Italian company have all bid to develop the New Port of Manaus in Brazil. The port will occupy a site formerly used by the Amazonas Steel Company (Siderama).
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Discounts on offer at Valencia
Shipping lines using the port of Valencia for international transhipment of containers in 2011 will be eligible for discounts on ship and handling fees, but only on the condition that they increase the volume handled in 2010. MSC will be the main beneficiary, being eligible for a 40% discount if ...
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Beypore tender issued
A tender has been issued for the development of Beypore port, close to Kozhikode. Once completed, it will be able to handle ships of 20,000 dwt. Facilities will consist of 200m of berthing line, construction of which is estimated to cost $4.4m. The existing 4m draft is to be dredged ...
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APMT eyes opportunities in Asia
APM Terminals has revealed that it is seeking either acquisition or joint venture opportunities in China, India and Vietnam.
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Rotterdam welcomes Bremenports silt
Large quantities of sediment from the harbours in Bremerhaven will soon set off on a journey abroad, pushed by environmental concerns and difficulties finding disposal facilities.
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Brazilian ports struggled in 2010
Logistically, reports suggest that many Brazilian ports struggled to cope with traffic levels in 2010.
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“Aggressive goals” for emissions plan
Reaffirming their commitment to slash air pollution from the nation’s two busiest seaports, Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a new version of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).
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NewsAnother step for Aussie ore facility
The design and construction of the $50m iron ore facility at Port Pirie in South Australia has taken another step forward, although the final approvals are still being sought.
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Queensland tender released
Tenders are being reviewed by North Queensland Bulk Ports for the first phase of a proposed multi cargo facility to be sited west of the existing Abbot Point Coal Terminal.
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NewsPanama agreement for Long Beach
An agreement involving the Port of Long Beach and the Panama Canal Authority aims to open up new trade between the port, the Caribbean and South America''s east coast.
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Gulftainer records another 10% rise
After gaining a 10% rise during 2009''s downturn, Gulftainer''s UAE facilities Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) have againe increased volumes by another 10% to just over 3 million teu, says the company.
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NewsQasim’s Terminal 2 opens
DP World’s new container terminal in Port Qasim near Karachi in Pakistan has officially opened, extending capacity at the port to 1.2m teu from around 900,000 teu.
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NewsInland ports co-operate on border issues
Inland ports close to national borders could act as stepping stones to smooth out freight corridors, according to European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) president Roland Hoerner.
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NewsAlabama concession call
The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) is seeking an operator for its bulk facility at the Port of Mobile.
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NewsSecurity hold ups at Lagos
It seems that congestion at Lagos caused by a security task force positioned at the Apapa container handling facility is holding up cargo movement.
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Appeal favours Illichivsk Port
After a bitter wrangle lasting many years, the Odessa Court has upheld the termination of the concession agreement between Ukrtranscontainer (UTC) by the Port of Illichivsk on appeal.
