World News – Page 98
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NewsNo green light for port construction
Construction work on current infrastructure projects within ports in an African country remain on standby.
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NewsEU FUNDING FOR SAFEPORT
The EU has confirmed funding for SafePort through its Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsIsrael accused of port cyber attack
A cyber security attack on an Iranian port terminal has been blamed on Israel.
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NewsUK port construction projects on hold
Over half of construction projects in UK ports are on hold, new research shows.
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NewsPort consortium renews development bid
A consortium which lost a contract to develop a port has said it is keen to lead on the project once again.
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NewsROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES
In the past year, Peru’s port operators adjusted to the trade war between China and the US and now face the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Rob Ward assesses developments.
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NewsBEING ON A WAR FOOTING
Port operators in Brazil have reacted positively, if at first tentatively, to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on the supply chain, as Rob Ward confirms.
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NewsGreek port plans on track
Work on the development of a Greek port is proceeding as planned, a government official has said.
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NewsEU REGULATIONS REVIEWED
Felicity Landon reviews a recently published manual on the EU Seaports regulation – all 1,307 pages
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NewsPost-COVID-19 support programme launches
A French port operator has launched a post-COVID-19 support programme to help its customers re-launch their business activities.
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NewsUS$500m loan to help port handle bigger ships
A US port will be able accommodate larger cargo vessels following confirmation of a loan to help finance a major infrastructure project.
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NewsCalifornian port seeks financial help
A California port has asked for help to stabilise its finances days after it issued a warning about the effect of COVID-19 on cargo volume.
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NewsExpress train links China to German port
A new express train from China has arrived at a German port terminal for the first time, bolstering China''s Belt and Road Initiative.
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NewsAUS$125m rail port project to go ahead
An AUS$125m rail project at an Australian port is expected to improve port access and capacity while reducing congestion.
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NewsGB£3m UK redevelopment project begins
Major redevelopment construction works costing GB£3m have begun at a UK port to improve accessibility and capability.
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News11 port projects underway in Iran
11 port development projects with over US$1.4bn of investment are currently underway in Iran.
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NewsInfrastructure investments in California
Long term infrastructure investments, increasing competitiveness and opportunities to expand markets remain important to a California port during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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NewsMeeting the Vision in Saudi Arabia
The Vision 2030 project is the major initiative in KSA. AJ Keyes assesses recent developments at the Kingdom’s largest container port to see if aims are being met and competitive dynamics are changing.
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NewsDesignated crew change ports opposed
Two industry bodies have criticised the European Commission’’s proposal requesting EU member states designate specific ports where crew changes are possible.
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NewsBacking for free trade port project
A free trade port project in Asia has received government backing.
