World News – Page 97
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NewsROLLERCOASTER RIDE IN CALIFORNIA
The three container ports in California endured a challenging 2020. AJ Keyes looks at how they performed and priorities for 2021.
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NewsTUNNEL VISION
A new tunnel is the “best solution” for Port of Santos cross-port connectivity. In an exclusive interview, Rob Ward talks to Casemiro Tercio Carvalho, a leading proponent of the tunnel option, to hear the case for this option.
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NewsUS$1.2bn port development for Indonesia
Construction of a US$1.2 bn international greenfield container port and industrial logistics park in Indonesia will begin this year with commercial port operations expected to begin in 2023.
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NewsAPSEZ takes stake in Indian port
The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) will acquire a minority stake in a deep water, multi-purpose port in India with a 64 MMT capacity.
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NewsChina-linked hackers target Indian port
China-linked hackers are actively targeting an Indian port as Indian authorities block attempts to penetrate the nation’s electrical sector.
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NewsEight freeports in England named
The UK Government has announced that eight new English freeports will be established following a competitive bidding process.
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NewsSri Lanka confirms new terminal deal
The Sri Lankan government has confirmed a new terminal development deal following its U-turn on a major project last month.
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NewsCMA CGM grows in Med with terminal stake
The CMA CGM Group is building up its terminal footprint position in the Mediterranean through a container terminal equity stake acquisition.
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NewsDraft trials key to bigger ships in Belgium
Draft extension trials that will determine whether a Belgian port can handle the world’s biggest container ships have begun on a major river.
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NewsFREEPORTS: THE BIDS ARE IN
David Mundy of legal firm BDB Pitmans discusses the main criteria, candidates and challenges associated with the selection process for operators of the 10 new UK Freeports
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NewsNigeria tackles corruption and congestion
A Nigerian Ports Process Manual (NPPM) has been launched to cut corruption, promote transparency, improve efficiency and reduce congestion at ports and terminals.
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NewsMULTIRIO MULTI GAINS
MultiRio container terminal in Rio de Janeiro has a new terminal operating deal and is gearing up to handle the largest box ships in the East Coast of South America (ECSA) trades, as Rob Ward discovers.
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NewsINTEGRATED PORT PLANNING
Ann Moore, 2020 Port Chair of the Port of San Diego, California, highlights the new integrated port planning process adopted by the port and how this is progressively delivering greater benefits to all stakeholders.
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NewsContracts signed for AUS$125m port rail project
Contracts have been signed for a $125m Australian port rail project that improve supply chain logistics and reduce congestion.
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NewsChina targets transport efficiency
China has unveiled plans to make its transport sector more efficient over the next 15 years offering better supply chain connectivity to 27 major coastal ports and 36 major inland ports.
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NewsCalifornia congestion impact growing
One of the California ports impacted by the current container supply chain congestion is feeling the strain with both imports and exports down in January.
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NewsVICT strikes suspended
Strikes have been suspended at ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne.
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NewsCongested California port diverts cargo
A California port says it is diverting cargo to other ports to ease congestion and keep the supply chain moving.
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NewsRotterdam awards harbour expansion contract
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has selected contractors for the construction of new quays in the Princess Amalia Harbour as part of its container throughput expansion investment.
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NewsCalifornia port establishes FTZ
One port in California has established a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) to enable cost savings for customers.
