World News – Page 94
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NewsTrade coalition seeks to galvanise free ports
A new trade campaign coalition has published a report calling on the Government to better assess free port policy measures and grant special economic status to airports and seaports to stimulate international investment, reshore manufacturing and lower prices for consumers in a post-Brexit Britain.
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NewsClean trucks cut California port emissions
A delivery of 40 trucks featuring clean engine technology to a major US port drayage company will help California ports meet their emission targets.
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NewsFatal injury at Australian port
A man has been fatally injured at an Australian port following an incident involving a truck.
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NewsPorts shut down for Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian has caused major disruption for ports on the south east coast of the US.
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NewsSri Lanka begins major development project
The Sri Lankan government has begun a major development project to further modernise its ports across the country in order to transform Sri Lanka into a maritime hub in the region.
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NewsPorts sector sceptical of GB£10m funding
The UK government has launched a GB£10m grants scheme to help ports adapt for Brexit, however port trade associations say more funding won’t make up for a no-deal with limited time left to prepare.
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NewsPort operator not hindered by policy hold up
An Indian port operator is supportive of the delayed Major Ports Authorities Bill for its promise of more autonomy to improve operational efficiency.
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NewsMurder investigation at Welsh terminal
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man was discovered at a port terminal in Wales.
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NewsUK freight tonnage defies trade uncertainty
The UK saw stable port freight tonnages overall in 2018, the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Annual UK Port Freight Statistics show.
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NewsMoU to progress new Canadian terminal
A Canadian port authority has signed a MoU with a financial company to help it develop a new container terminal.
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NewsExtra Brexit funding may have limited impact
An extra GB£9m will be made available to ensure local areas and major ports are ready for Brexit, the UK government has announced, but a trade association has cast doubt over how many more preparations can be made before 31 October.
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NewsNew port for Somalia
Qatar has established an investment partnership with Somalia to build a new port in the latter''s country.
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News12-port capacity plan unveiled
An East Asian country has unveiled large scale plans to boost its cargo-handling capacity at 12 ports by 2040.
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NewsStrong growth at Port of Hamburg
Germany’s largest universal port remains on a growth course, despite fears the rest of the country may be spiralling into an economic slowdown.
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NewsNo-deal Brexit means major disruption
Leaked documents predict major disruption at British ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsCall for safety review in Ireland
Ireland''s largest trade union has called for better safety measures to protect workers in port and dock environments across the country following a fatality.
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NewsPort operator tackles skills shortage
A UK port operator aims to address the sector skills shortage and support new talent with the launch of a Port Operative Apprentice Scheme.
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NewsChina, IT and regulations remain focus of US west coast ports
West Coast pressures are making themselves felt across the port industry, at a time when US Congress treats maritime regulations like a Christmas tree, writes Martin Rushmere
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NewsInfrastructure investment ongoing in Black Sea
There are many container ports in the Black Sea region and while few attract larger vessels, infrastructure investment is continuing to compete for volumes, writes Alex Hughes
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NewsNew container port favoured for Perth
A shortlist of five port and supply chain options to manage Perth''s long-term freight requirements has been released with all options proposing a new container port.
