World News – Page 78
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East Coast of England freeport vision
Public and private sector leaders have set out their joint vision for a new freeport on the East Coast of England.
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US cracks down on cyber security compliance
The US will require all ships that call on ports in the country to ensure cyber risk management is appropriately addressed in their safety management system (SMS) from January.
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Probe into carriers’ role in port congestion
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has given the go-ahead for an investigation into whether ocean carriers operating in alliances are contributing to congestion and underperformance at three major ports in the country.
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Tripoli assists Beirut following port blast
The Port of Tripoli has been assisting Beirut following the two huge explosions that rocked the capital on 4 August.
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SANTOS: BATTLE LINES FORMING
A battle is brewing in Santos. Should there be a tunnel or a bridge to link the two disparate sides of the port area? Or neither? Rob Ward investigates.
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BRI: FINANCE OR DEBT TRAP?
A new report into the implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Africa paints an unsettling picture – but there is more than one side to the story. Felicity Landon reports.
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TIMING KEY IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Aaron Nelson, Senior Associate at UK-based law firm BDB Pitmans, puts the spotlight on the complex situation regarding the Northern Ireland border as the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaches.
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Freeports bidding process opens in England
At least seven new freeports are anticipated with the opening of the freeports bidding process in England.
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Turkey to build container port
Turkey plans to build a container port in the Eastern Mediterranean that will operate as a gateway to the Middle East and Central Asia.
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Ro-ro terminal opens in Sweden
A new ro-ro terminal in Sweden has opened to boost capacity and provide growth opportunities for shipping companies.
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THE BREXIT CLOCK IS TICKING
While the UK Government and EU continue eleventh hour talks on a trade deal, AJ Keyes asks if the UK port industry will be ready for Brexit?
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Gdynia outer port construction tender
The Port of Gdynia Authority in Poland has formally launched a tender to select a private partner for the construction of the outer port.
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HPC aids Brazil’s first multi PCS
Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has been selected to support the implementation of the first multi-port community system (PCS) in Brazil.
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS
India is targeting a high capacity transshipment operation on Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands ruled by India, north of Sumatra. Michael Mackay examines the project.
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HHLA expands intermodal activities to Ukraine
German logistics company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has established its own intermodal company in Ukraine.
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Modernisation challenges for Africa’s ports
A new report offers six recommendations to accelerate the modernisation of Africa’s port sector.
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HK Alliance competition proposals approved
The Hong Kong Competition Commission has accepted proposed commitments by the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance to ensure fair competition.
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PNW COMPETITION BUILDS
Seattle’s new Terminal 5 modernisation project has a lot riding on it, as the port continues to see strong competition from Canada’s Pacific Gateway ports. AJ Keyes investigates.
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TRYING TRUCK TIMES IN CHILE
Rob Ward investigates the impact of the strike by truckers in Chile that ended in September 2020.
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Investment supports Dakar port move
New financing will support an initiative to relocate Dakar’s port and its operations from the city centre to a new greenfield site.