World News – Page 86
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UK port expansion approval
A UK port has been given the green light to expand following approval of a major planning application.
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BOT agreement for Saudi port
A new Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement has been signed for the first and second container terminals in King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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Terminal project faces eco obstacle
A proposed container terminal project has been defended as it faces a roadblock following the publication of an environmental impact assessment report.
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Coronavirus could accelerate digitalisation
Coronavirus (COVID-19) could accelerate digitalisation in the shipping industry, a European port has said.
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Container handling evolution in Sweden
Container handling is set to evolve at a Swedish port following the signing of a contract with a logistics company.
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Local pavers solution for new terminal
An Australian port has found a local solution in its search for specialised industrial pavers for its new AUD$30m crane and cargo container terminal.
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New concession brings huge investment
A new era of operation has begun at a port in Saudi Arabia with massive investment potential.
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Dock extension boosts US terminal's capacity
A 400ft container dock extension has been completed at a US terminal to enable it to simultaneously handle two container ships for the first time.
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Dockworker fatality at California port
An investigation is underway following the death of a dockworker at a California port.
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Lack of COVID-19 equipment puts ports at risk
Vital equipment used to protect workers against coronavirus (COVID-19) is running out, a ports trade association has warned.
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US ports outlook changes to negative
A key economic outlook for the US ports sector has been revised to negative from stable due to weakened demand and persistent supply chain risk as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Port authority plea for coronavirus support
A US port is seeking federal support of US$1.9bn to cover revenue losses and expenses resulting from the “extraordinary challenge” presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus prompts US ports to seek US$6.5bn
A group representing major US ports is seeking US$6.5bn to help stem the fallout from coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Port closures an “extreme” measure
A new UK bill that could see individual ports temporarily close due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) should only be used in extreme circumstances, a port body has said.
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Timely Terminal Boost for Wilson, Sons
Major Brazilian shipping group, Wilson, Sons has received a boost as shipping lines are bringing additional cargo to the company’s two terminals, as Rob Ward confirms.
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Technology partnerships for Israeli port
Artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber defence systems are among technologies that will be incorporated into an Israeli port’s activities following a first of its kind tender process with start-up companies.
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China lowers service charges at ports
China will lower the service charges of ports to optimise the business environment and encourage logistics firms to resume operations, as coronavirus begins to loosen its hold on the country.
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Coronavirus hits California ports
Two Californian ports have reported continued disruption to the supply chain as coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll on port and shipping operations.
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Land reclamation facilitates mega ships
Taiwan’s largest-ever port land reclamation project has been completed as part of project to build a new large container transshipment terminal to accommodate mega ships.
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Can India’s east coast corridor project succeed?
Gordon Feller asks whether the much talked about, but not yet fully developed, desire to introduce coastal corridors along India’s substantial coastline might hold water.