World News – Page 315
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Disinterest in Indonesian projects
Only one of 12 ports offered by Indonesia''s National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has received interest from potential investors as part of potential public-private partnerships.
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Tianjin in major expansion project
The north-eastern Chinese port of Tianjin is planning a $1.95bn expansion. This will also involve the creation of an extensive logistics network, connecting it to 16 inland ports. For this year, the forecast is for the port, the third-largest in China, to handle 400m tonnes.
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SAL supports Melbourne development
Shipping Australia (SAL), the industry body representing shipowners, operators and agents, has backed the early development of Webb Dock container terminal as essential for Melbourne to retain premier port status.
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Transnet mulls bond issue
South Africa’s Transnet is said to be mulling a $1bn bond issue in international markets to help fund its capital expansion programme, according to local press. Reportedly, bonds off its global medium-term note programme are being considered and that the issue date will depend on market conditions.
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APS wins Apapa favour
Automation specialist APS Technology Group is to supply its Automated Gate System at APM Terminal’s Apapa, Nigeria hub to “streamline entry and exit of traffic over 18 lanes”. APM is investing in the Apapa terminal, the largest box terminal in West Africa, to support further growth.
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Brazil’s 5,000 unwanted boxes
The number of containers either seized by the federal authorities or not picked up by importers has resulted in 5,000 unwanted boxes being abandoned at Brazilian ports, challenging the ability of the ports to continue to store them on dock.
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Reclamation bill pleases ports
Legislation to return New Zealand ports to their pre-2004 status - when they were granted a fee simple title on land created as a result of reclamation - has been applauded by the country’s 15-member port company chief executive group.
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NewsICTSI rebuffs Manila accusation
Claims that construction of ICTSI''s new berth 6 at Manila is illegal have been rejected by the terminal operator – and waters have been calmed by the Mayor.
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NewsIs the cascade effect a threat, an opportunity, or both?
Outside factors are influencing the plans of both the Black Sea and the Baltic ports
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Kiel goes to greater lengths
The opening of Kiel’s Schwedenkai terminal marks the beginning of a new era according to the port – underscoring the point with the new architectural terminal building which is to be a landmark for the city.
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Transas wins Libyan contract
Vessel tracking management specialist Transas Marine has signed a “multi-million Euro” VTMS contract with Libyan Ports and Maritime Transport Authority (PMTA). Transas will now supply and install Libya’s national scale Coastal Surveillance System covering almost 2,000 km of coastline and the country’s 15 main ports.
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Greenfield development setbacks at Indian ports
In 2009-2010, the private sector handled 34% of all cargo passing through India''s ports, compared with 27% in the previous year, a figure which is expected to rise to 50% within the next five years, according to new figures.
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Fremantle backs truck plan
Fremantle Ports has indicated its support for the ACCC competition watchdog plan to give preference in terminal access to trucks engaged in dual runs.
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HPUK gains carbon award
Carbon footprint reduction at Hutchison Ports UK has stemmed from both “small actions” from employees as well as significant investment, according to the company''s David Gledhill.
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Liberia backs Freeport privatisation
Matilda Parker, managing director of Liberia''s National Port Authority, has u-turned on her opposition to the $120m agreement signed between APM Terminals and the government.
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Container depots and lines draw swords
New Zealand’s International Container Lines Committee (ICLC) is balking at new fees announced by container depots.
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NewsRussian recovery
The ‘Russian factor’ means strengths and weaknesses for the region’s ports, says Stevie Knight
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Congestion crisis deepens at Chittagong
A monitoring committee consisting of major port stakeholders has given Chittagong Port Authority a list of nine recommendations aimed at improving efficiency at the congested port.
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India celebrates first e-terminal
DP World-operated Chennai Container Terminal has become India''s first e-terminal. Customers using the terminal can now undertake many standard paperwork actions online, including basic container tracking services.
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Spanish ports take a mauling as recession bites
The recession that hit Spanish ports in 2008 led to serious financial problems that continue to this day at more than two-thirds of the nation’s ports, new figures reveal.
