World News – Page 339
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Union reacts to Auckland outsourcing
An announcement that Ports of Auckland is investigating outsourcing parts of its stevedoring operation to third-party contractors has drawn a “not this century” response from a stopwork meeting of about 150 Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) members.
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NewsTories' pledge on UK backdated rates fiasco
The British Conservative Party has pledged to call a halt to the collection of backdated port business rates and carry out a review of the issue, if it wins the upcoming General Election.
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NewsBristol gets go ahead for deep sea terminal
Bristol port has received the go-ahead from the UK Department of Transport for a 1.5m teu deep sea container terminal.
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NewsHelping hand to cut emissions at North America's ports
US and Canadian ports are to benefit from an International Maritime Organisation ruling forcing ships within 200 miles of North America’s coastline to burn low-sulphur bunker fuel from 2015.
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ACS close to sell off of overseas port assets of Dragados-SPL
ACS, the parent holding of Dragados-SPL, has begun the sale of all of its subsidiary''s overseas assets. This follows an agreement covering investment in the Indira Container Terminal in Mumbai.
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APMT eyes stake in Callao
APM Terminals has put forward an investment plan for the development of the North Quay at the Peruvian Port of Callao.
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JNPT to open two more box terminals
JNPT is designing two additional terminals, including a fourth container terminal, priced at an estimated $1.5m.
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Infrastructure inadequacies remain a problem at Buenos Aires
A consultant in Buenos Aires has criticised the Argentinean government for a lack of planning in respect of the country''s port network.
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Long journey to eco-efficiency says APM
Aggressive measures to improve fuel economy and introduce environmentally sustainable operating practices have led to APM Terminals’ lowering its CO2 emissions to 17.6 kg per teu, a reduction of 8% from 2008.
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Significant interest in Costa Rican port project
More than 42 companies have acquired the bidding rules for the $812m port concession being offered by Costa Rica in Limón province.
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Reaction to Chile tsunami
Ports around New Zealand went on alert as a tsunami raced across the Pacific with the speed of a jetliner following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake just off the Chile coast in late February.
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Horizon and APMT extend MOU
Horizon Lines has renewed its memorium of understanding with APM Terminals North America (APMT) for a follow-on six-year period.
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Oakajee ups planned capacity
Western Australia’s Oakajee deepwater port has lifted its planned initial capacity to 45m tonnes/annum on the back of “strong interest from regional iron ore miners”. The authority has also announced that it has selected “three potential foundation customers for contractual discussions”. These include Sinosteel Midwest (Weld Range project), Karara Mining ...
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NewsAmbitious plans for Haiti terminal
Earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince has revealed plans for new jetties and increased depth, along with state-of-the-art container terminal facilities.
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Ningbo to go for Shanghai listing
Ningbo Port plans to list shares on the Shanghai stock exchange by the end of the second quarter of this year.
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Antaq authorises new port tenders
Antaq, the Brazilian state organisation overseeing port development, has authorised new tenders for terminals at both Santos and Imbituba.
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Brazil to issue more port tenders
The Brazilian government is promising to issue a series of port tenders towards the end of April.
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NewsPortland freezes dues
Portland Port in the UK is to freeze its berthing and harbour dues as well as its pilotage charges until December 31, 2010 for all commercial vessels.
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Freight strategy delay concerns
The Australian Federal Government’s much-heralded national freight strategy may be later arriving than expected, meaning the election could be fought without the policy in place.
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Nigeria seeks Belgian backing for ports
The government of the Nigerian state of Akwa Ibom says it is to work with as yet unidentified Belgian partners in the development of a new port at Ibaka.
