World News – Page 95
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NewsCAD$37m to overhaul transport logistics
A Canadian port is set to benefit from CAD$37m funding to increase transport efficiency, capacity, and security by reducing waiting times and bottlenecks for container movement.
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NewsCAD$6m for port and infrastructure project
The Government of Canada will invest CAD$6m for a project in the Sarnia-Lambton corridor and Port of Sarnia to increase the efficiency of moving Canadian goods to international markets.
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Container terminal deal for Egyptian port
An MOU has been signed to build a new container terminal at an Egyptian port.
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NewsWarning over call for port nationalisation
A port expert has warned that acting on a call to “nationalise” an Australian port will result in a loss of business trust.
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€305m Gabon project gets backing
Financing has been secured for a €305m infrastructure upgrade by Gabon Special Economic Zone Ports (GSEZ Ports) at Owendo Port in Gabon.
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NewsAAPA warns over increased tariffs
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said it is deeply concerned over the renewed threat of increased tariffs levied against China.
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NewsIndustry backs free ports to kickstart growth
UK ports and industry bodies have said the government’s free ports initiative could invigorate the economy and support sustainable development.
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NewsFirst Italian stake for global operator
A 49-year concession agreement has been signed for the container terminal at the Port of Taranto in Italy.
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NewsDoraleh Container Terminal battle continues
A decision by the government of Djibouti to apply to the country’s high court to rule all previous international adjudications null and void in the Doraleh Container Terminal case is “a complete disregard for and contravention of the global legal system and existing contracts” said DP World.
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PrimePort snares Southern Star
Maersk has recently added PrimePort Timaru as a permanent weekly call on its Southern Star schedule.
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Major development for New Zealand port?
A proposed NZ$28.3m development of Port Tarakohe (Golden Bay) would provide a catalyst for significant private sector investment and growth in the aquaculture industry, and consequently deliver a significant economic boost to the region.
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Hub focus for CentrePort
CentrePort Wellington is reportedly eyeing development of a handful of further rail-served freight hubs, as its strategy for aggregating particularly logs for long-distance delivery continues to produce dividends.
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NewsPortugal port expansion approved
A Portuguese port has been given the go-ahead to construct a new container terminal and expand existing operations.
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NewsElbe moves closer to target capability
Adjustment works to deepen and widen the River Elbe fairway have begun with the aim of improving large vessel access at the Port of Hamburg.
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NewsThree US port projects in line for funding
Three US port-related projects will receive funding totalling US$142.06m to spend on improving freight productivity and efficiency.
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NewsCAD$46.2m for Canadian port
Canada’s Government will allocate CAD$46.2m in funding to enable the Port of Nanaimo to make significant infrastructure improvements and expansions at its Duke Point facilities.
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NewsUS$1.2bn Indonesian container port planned
A project to create a US$1.2bn container port and industrial logistics park in East Java, Indonesia is expected to begin this year.
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NewsIndustrial action limit for stevedores
Australia’s Fair Work Commission has ruled indefinite work bans by workers at DP World Australia’s terminals are not protected amidst new redundancy plans to combat “volume losses”.
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NewsWorker dies at Irish port
An investigation has been launched following the death of a worker at Warrenpoint Port, in County Down, Ireland.
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NewsAPMT and ILWU agree on automation training
A training programme has been agreed between APM Terminals and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13 for the former’s Pier 400 automation project at the Port of Los Angeles.
