World News – Page 98
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NewsIsraeli tech aids Brazilian port navigation
A Brazilian port and maritime logistics operator has invested in an Israeli tech startup that will enable it to boost safe navigation and efficiency.
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NewsAPSEZ onboard controversial port project
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Ltd. (APSEZ) has received official confirmation of its involvement in a controversial Sri Lankan port project.
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NewsEuropa Terminal gets mega vessel upgrade
The Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp will be upgraded to enable it to handle the largest container vessels.
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NewsLUANDA TENDER CONTROVERSY
Serious questions are being asked about the recent tender award process for the multipurpose terminal in Luanda.
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NewsShort-Haul Rail Assessed
A new study commissioned by the Australian Railway Association drills into the viability of getting short-haul rail working in conjunction with Australia’s main containerports.
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NewsMARMARA: PRESSURES BUILD
Andrew Penfold considers how Turkey’s Marmara Sea container handling market has developed and future prospects including the critical issue of the balance between supply and demand.
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NewsBrexit border control plans change
The UK Government has set out a new timetable for introducing post-Brexit import border control processes.
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NewsNew rail service from Felixstowe
A new daily rail service has been introduced at Hutchison Ports'' Port of Felixstowe to further build its supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsNEW RULES, PAPERWORK, BARRIERS AND ROUTES
A steady series of headlines makes one thing clear – BREXIT most certainly isn’t “done”! Felicity Landon considers the fallout for some of the key UK ports involved.
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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.
