World News – Page 72
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NewsAustralia’s first green port is underway
Plans to build Australia’s first ‘green’ port are underway.
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NewsBRAZIL ROLLS OUT PRIVATISATION PROGRAMME
The latest phase of Brazilian port privatisation and terminal concessioning is rolling out. Rob Ward talks exclusively to the country’s Minister for Ports and Waterways.
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NewsDamages sought over concession dispute
One of the world’s largest port operators is seeking millions in damages over a long running concession dispute.
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NewsCALLAO: TWO SPEED EXPANSION
Port of Callao has two global terminal operators, with both looking to raise capacity. AJ Keyes looks at the different plans and what the short-term holds for Peru’s largest container port.
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NewsUK’s largest construction materials terminal
A 25-year port partnership will see the UK’s largest construction materials terminal built.
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NewsKenya port to open in June
A Chinese-built port in Kenya is expected to be operational in June.
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NewsSTS cranes boost big ship capability
Mega STS cranes have been ordered by a US port authority readying itself for the world’s largest container vessels.
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NewsPort feels pinch of ‘part-time service”
Canada’s second largest port is once again facing an industrial action standoff with serious consequences for productivity.
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NewsFirst US container terminal since 2009 opens
The first container terminal has opened in the US since 2009.
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NewsCompanies compete to rebuild Beirut
A container shipping company and German consortium have floated plans to rebuild the Port of Beirut following chemical explosions which destroyed a large part of it last year.
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NewsCHILE LOOKS FOR CAPACITY AND CALM WATERS
While Chile’s port decision makers ponder whether or not to push ahead with the $3.5billion Puerto Exterior (Outer Port) project, there are growing fears that all Chilean ports may become only feeder ports, as Rob Ward discovers.
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NewsAdani Ports acquires 100% of Indian port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has taken 100% ownership of an Indian port.
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NewsGB£40m UK terminal investment
GB£40m will be invested into a UK container terminal to provide customers with speed, security, reliability and flexibility.
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NewsGreek port tender launches
An international public tender process has been launched for the development of a Greek port.
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NewsTRANSLOADING TAKES OFF
High-quality transloading facilities are a key requirement to support container port demand in North America. AJ Keyes assesses the implications of new funding for this infrastructure at Prince Rupert.
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NewsEuropean ports prepare for Suez congestion
European ports are preparing for increased traffic following the refloating of the ‘Ever Given’ ship and the reopening of the Suez Canal.
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NewsMajor US infrastructure investment
Capital improvement projects have been approved at a US port that will increase container capacity by 20%.
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NewsMega vessel handling with eco harbour cranes
Eco-efficient harbour cranes will enable a Nigerian container terminal to accommodate larger vessels and be more sustainable.
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NewsPorts authority faces fraud investigation
Corruption has blighted an African ports authority following the suspension of its director general.
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NewsSustainable short-sea terminal for Europe
Sustainability is gaining ground at a European port planning to open a short-sea terminal.
