World News – Page 82
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Chemical explosion near destroys Lebanese port
The Port of Beirut has reportedly been almost totally destroyed in a chemical explosion.
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LARGER THAN THE EIFFEL TOWER
Container managers in Brazil expected the CMA CGM extra-loader, ''APL Paris'' to call in Santos, but instead it went to Itajaí. Rob Ward explains.
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13 port tenders planned in Brazil
13 port terminal tenders are due to be executed in Brazil by the end of the year.
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New Asian port plan progresses
A Japanese company has confirmed it is involved in a tender process for consultancy services relating to a new port in Asia.
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UK port connectivity review launches
A new review of UK port connectivity aims to highlight to government and local authorities where post-COVID-19 investment in infrastructure can be concentrated in order to maximise economic growth and speed up recovery.
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Concession contract inked for Kribi terminal
A new concession contract has been signed for the development, operation and maintenance of the Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) in Cameroon.
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Canadian strike leaves port authority on edge
A Canadian port authority has accused the organisation behind a new stevedore strike of using “pressure tactics”.
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US ports seek US$1.5bn for COVID-19 recovery
US port authorities are seeking US$1.5bn to manage the “extremely negative impacts” on the seaport industry brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Port rail strategy driving new investment
A new collaboration marks a significant development for rail to port connectivity on Australia’s East Coast.
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Merger facilitates industrial diversification
Two Abu Dhabi companies have been merged in an effort to facilitate industrial diversification.
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EU freeports caution doesn't impact UK
The EU''s cautionary stance on freeports has no bearing on the UK''s development of freeports and how they will operate, a ports trade association has said.
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Mexican military cracks down on corruption
The Mexican military is stepping into a new port management role to crack down on illegal substances and corruption.
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Upgrades in Tanzania facilitate large ships
Large vessels from across the world will soon be able to anchor in a Tanzanian port following upgrades undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC).
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Another win for China's Belt and Road
A Greek port authority has signed cooperation agreements with China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd. and its subsidiary China Merchants Holdings (International) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
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US group in running for Greek port tenders
A US-based independent financial consulting and asset management firm has confirmed its interest in tenders for the development of two ports in Greece.
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Brexit borders funding for UK ports
UK ports are set to benefit from a share of GB£705m government funding for Brexit borders-related infrastructure, jobs and technology.
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Tanzanian port construction begins
The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of a US$20m inland port in Tanzania.
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NO CLEAR WINNER IN BC
There’s a huge brawl underway in British Columbia, Canada. At stake is the future of coal ports, especially of coal export terminal facilities, as Gordon Feller reports.
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MAJOR PROGRESS IN KAOHSIUNG
Significant changes have been confi rmed in the Port of Kaohsiung as part of a major relocation and reclamation plan at Taiwan’s largest container facility, as AJ Keyes discovers.
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BA CONCESSIONS EXTENDED
Armageddon, or the end of the current concession road at least, almost came for the three container terminals that operate out of Puerto Nuevo, in Buenos Aires. Rob Ward investigates.