World News – Page 75
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NewsVICT strikes are attacking automation
A series of planned strikes at ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne is an attack on its automated status, VICT’s CEO has said.
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NewsHutchison Ports to develop Saudi port
Hutchison Ports has signed an investment and operation agreement for a new port in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsPorts of Indiana seeks terminal operator
The Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) as it seeks a general cargo terminal operator at one of its ports.
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NewsAntwerp and Zeebrugge ports merge
The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will merge and operate under the name ‘Port of Antwerp-Bruges’.
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NewsBrazilian ports digitilisation partnership
A new partnership aims to accelerate the digitilisation of Brazilian ports and develop an approach to more sustainable and efficient port calls in the country.
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NewsPort of Felixstowe ro-ro upgrade complete
Work to allow Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe to accommodate larger ro-ro vessels and improve the efficiency of vessel operations has been completed.
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NewsABP invests in new port rail service
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GB£300,000 in a new rail service at a major UK port to help green its operations further.
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NewsOVER LAND OR SEA?
It could result in more earth being moved than both the Panama and the Suez canals combined - and it won’t pay for itself. Stevie Knight asks if the Thai Canal is still worth consideration?
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NewsMelbourne deal to ease container congestion
The Port of Melbourne has struck a deal that will help ease shipping container congestion.
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NewsPenang FCZ to boost transhipment
Penang Port has established a free commercial zone (FCZ) to boost shipping and transhipment activities.
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NewsBPA sets out freeports priorities
Three priorities for the establishment of freeports have been outlined by the British Ports Association (BPA) as the application window for ports in England to apply for freeport status closes on 5 February.
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NewsMELBOURNE MAPS THE FUTURE
The Port of Melbourne (PoM) has crafted a development strategy to 2050. And next on the agenda is a so-called ‘tariff rebalancing’ to help pay for it.
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NewsCHINA – AUSTRALIA COAL WARS
Souring international relations between China and Australia are now seriously threatening coal exports from Australia. AJ Keyes assesses what the impact could be on both sides.
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NewsWestports terminal expansion on track
Westports has reconfirmed its commitment to its planned container terminal expansion works following recent congestion, strong throughput and demand for container yard space.
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NewsSri Lanka scraps terminal development deal
Sri Lanka has decided to scrap a deal with India and Japan for the development of a port terminal in the country.
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NewsPPP plans for India’s ports
The Indian Government is moving towards port privatisation with plans for seven public-private partnership (PPP) port projects during 2021-22.
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NewsDigitalisation key for South Asian ports
Digitalisation, risk management and a focused approach to sustainable transition are key issues for South Asian ports, a new webinar has found.
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NewsMexico port development launches
A new greenfield port development site on the northern Pacific coast of Mexico has been launched and identified as a long-term alternative to the southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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NewsUK terminal operator expands into France
A UK-headquartered terminal operator has expanded its operations into France with the creation of subsidiary company.
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NewsCMA CGM to run new terminal in Egypt
CMA CGM has struck a deal to operate and manage a planned new terminal at an Egyptian port.
