World News – Page 98
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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.
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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.
