World News – Page 98
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NewsAnother win for China's Belt and Road
A Greek port authority has signed cooperation agreements with China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd. and its subsidiary China Merchants Holdings (International) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
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NewsUS group in running for Greek port tenders
A US-based independent financial consulting and asset management firm has confirmed its interest in tenders for the development of two ports in Greece.
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NewsBrexit borders funding for UK ports
UK ports are set to benefit from a share of GB£705m government funding for Brexit borders-related infrastructure, jobs and technology.
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NewsTanzanian port construction begins
The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of a US$20m inland port in Tanzania.
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NewsNO CLEAR WINNER IN BC
There’s a huge brawl underway in British Columbia, Canada. At stake is the future of coal ports, especially of coal export terminal facilities, as Gordon Feller reports.
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NewsMAJOR PROGRESS IN KAOHSIUNG
Significant changes have been confi rmed in the Port of Kaohsiung as part of a major relocation and reclamation plan at Taiwan’s largest container facility, as AJ Keyes discovers.
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NewsBA CONCESSIONS EXTENDED
Armageddon, or the end of the current concession road at least, almost came for the three container terminals that operate out of Puerto Nuevo, in Buenos Aires. Rob Ward investigates.
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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.
