World News – Page 83
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NewsSecurity funding for over 30 port authorities
More than 30 US port authorities will receive a share of US$100m allocated by a government grant programme for security investments.
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NewsMelbourne sees largest container ship
The Port of Melbourne has welcomed the largest container ship by maximum capacity to call at its facilities in what is seen as a demonstration of the port’s ability to accommodate the next generation of global container vessels.
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NewsFunding approved for NZ inland port
A New Zealand port has welcomed government funding to bring forward development of a new inland port that will provide it with vital new capacity.
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NewsSpanish terminal to "double" port's activity
A new container terminal is expected to "double the economic activity" of a Spanish port.
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NewsFunding for new US container terminal
Funding has been approved to finish building phase one of the first new container terminal in the US since 2009.
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NewsInfrastructure investment at Spanish port
A Spanish port authority is preparing for new infrastructure at one of its ports to help it harness future growth.
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NewsSHOCK RESIGNATION AT SANTOS
The man who was brought in to “revolutionise” Santos, South America’s biggest port, has surprisingly resigned, after just over a year in the hot seat, as Rob Ward explains.
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NewsShipping line boosts Jeddah Islamic Port
The first direct shipping line connecting UAE’s DP World-operated Jebel Ali Port in Dubai with Egypt’s DP World-operated Sokhna Port through Saudi Arabia''s Jeddah Islamic Port has been launched.
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NewsUS$80m funding for US terminal
Nearly US$80m has been secured by a US port to help it develop a container terminal.
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NewsCHILE HOT ON COVID-19
Among all the South American countries, Chile seems to have escaped many of the worst ravages of the coronavirus, as Rob Ward confirms.
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NewsNZ port determined to continue development
A port in New Zealand is pressing on with development plans despite an ongoing debate over its future.
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NewsNYCT LOSES LEGAL CHALLENGE
A New York container terminal operator has lost its legal challenge against Maersk Line switching terminals. AJ Keyes looks at what caused the situation to occur.
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NewsBALANCING COSTS & PROGRESS
During the COVID-19 era, the debate continues in Melbourne about rising port costs but also sees positive news about future infrastructure developments. John Burgoyne reports.
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NewsCall for EC to clarify state aid rules
The European Commission has been urged to avoid distortion of competition between integrated terminals and independent ones and unbundle the activities eligible for favourable tax treatment under tonnage tax schemes by clarifying the EU Maritime State Aid Guidelines .
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NewsOver 100 companies back Canadian terminal
More than 100 companies have given their support to the development of a deepwater container terminal project at a Canadian port.
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NewsBuild to bring trade
The president of a Spanish port authority has said that infrastructure, multimodal operations and digitalisation are amongst areas "key" to international trade.
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NewsREALISING THE POTENTIAL
Oliver Andrews and Reuel Andrews from Africa Finance Corporation look at one successful way that potential can be realised in Africa.
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NewsCalifornia ports cautious after volume loss
Ports in California are seeing significant cargo volume decreases as COVID-19''s impact on shipping becomes clearer, although not all ports have suffered.
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NewsMOVING ON FROM THE 1970s
Hamburg is pressing on with infrastructure upgrades to keep its position as Germany’s primary container port, as Michael Mackey discovers.
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NewsNew COVID-19 guidance for UK ports
New workplace guidance has been published for UK ports and terminals to consider as part of their risk assessment and management planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
