World News – Page 98
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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.
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NewsFMC takes new action on container congestion
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is taking a new step to help address container congestion at US ports.
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NewsAdani Ports acquires 12th port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has acquired a 12th port that it plans to develop as an alternative gateway to the government-owned Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
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NewsStudy considers SOHAR Port expansion
A feasibility study will be carried out for the expansion of SOHAR Port alongside the addition of a new container terminal capable of receiving mega vessels.
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NewsVICT strikes are attacking automation
A series of planned strikes at ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne is an attack on its automated status, VICT’s CEO has said.
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NewsHutchison Ports to develop Saudi port
Hutchison Ports has signed an investment and operation agreement for a new port in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsPorts of Indiana seeks terminal operator
The Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) as it seeks a general cargo terminal operator at one of its ports.
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NewsAntwerp and Zeebrugge ports merge
The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will merge and operate under the name ‘Port of Antwerp-Bruges’.
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NewsBrazilian ports digitilisation partnership
A new partnership aims to accelerate the digitilisation of Brazilian ports and develop an approach to more sustainable and efficient port calls in the country.
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NewsPort of Felixstowe ro-ro upgrade complete
Work to allow Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe to accommodate larger ro-ro vessels and improve the efficiency of vessel operations has been completed.
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NewsABP invests in new port rail service
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GB£300,000 in a new rail service at a major UK port to help green its operations further.
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NewsOVER LAND OR SEA?
It could result in more earth being moved than both the Panama and the Suez canals combined - and it won’t pay for itself. Stevie Knight asks if the Thai Canal is still worth consideration?
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NewsMelbourne deal to ease container congestion
The Port of Melbourne has struck a deal that will help ease shipping container congestion.
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NewsPenang FCZ to boost transhipment
Penang Port has established a free commercial zone (FCZ) to boost shipping and transhipment activities.
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NewsBPA sets out freeports priorities
Three priorities for the establishment of freeports have been outlined by the British Ports Association (BPA) as the application window for ports in England to apply for freeport status closes on 5 February.
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NewsMELBOURNE MAPS THE FUTURE
The Port of Melbourne (PoM) has crafted a development strategy to 2050. And next on the agenda is a so-called ‘tariff rebalancing’ to help pay for it.
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NewsCHINA – AUSTRALIA COAL WARS
Souring international relations between China and Australia are now seriously threatening coal exports from Australia. AJ Keyes assesses what the impact could be on both sides.
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NewsWestports terminal expansion on track
Westports has reconfirmed its commitment to its planned container terminal expansion works following recent congestion, strong throughput and demand for container yard space.
