World News – Page 98
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NewsDP World wins Angola concession
DP World has signed a 20-year concession agreement with the Government of Angola to operate a terminal in Angola.
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NewsLondon freeport consortium gains partner
The bid for a freeport on the River Thames has become stronger as a new partner reinforces regeneration and clean growth potential.
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NewsScottish Government unveils green ports model
The Scottish Government is developing plans for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.
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NewsICTSI completes berth expansion project
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has completed a berth expansion project at one of its major terminals that effectively raises annual capacity to over 3.3m TEUs.
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NewsHHLA takes majority stake in automation firm
HHLA is acquiring the majority share of an automation specialist to continue its growth- and innovation-focused strategy.
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NewsRotterdam Short Sea Terminals sale
Two companies have agreed in principle to acquire Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) from C. Steinweg Group.
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NewsLA launches truck efficiency incentives
The Port of Los Angles is launching a new incentive programme to move trucks faster and more efficiently through its terminals.
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NewsContainer gains help stabilise Antwerp
Record container throughput has enabled the Port of Antwerp to limit the overall decline in throughput in 2020.
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NewsSri Lanka terminal won’t be sold or leased
The East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port will not be sold or leased, Sri Lanka has confirmed.
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NewsCRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing economic havoc globally, container terminals in Panama are posting healthy throughput increases in transshipment. Rob Ward looks at the pattern of events.
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NewsPort operators make freeports pledge
Many of the UK’s largest port operators have jointly committed to high standards of sustainability and security in UK freeports.
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NewsTrieste PLT terminal acquisition complete
The acquisition by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) of 50.01 percent of the multi-function PLT terminal in the Italian seaport of Trieste has been completed.
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NewsCAD$55m for Canadian terminal project
CAD$55m has been granted for the development of a new container terminal in Canada as construction begins.
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NewsBiggest 5G port trial in UK unveiled
One UK port is set to become the largest port in the UK to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance productivity, efficiency and safety across its core operations.
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NewsSwissterminal takes over three French ports
Swissterminal Group has won an international tender to operate three French inland ports with the aim of increase logistics capacities in the Border Triangle region.
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NewsHauliers could get caught in red tape
Rising levels of HGV traffic at ports could cause “significant disruption” if traders and hauliers don’t comply with new post-Brexit and COVID test checks, the UK government has warned.
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NewsPort of Tanger Med 2 expands
The third container terminal (TC3) at the Port of Tanger Med 2 is now operational after 18 months of construction and an investment of nearly €175m.
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NewsQatar blockade lifted
An economic blockade against Qatar lasting more than three years has finally been lifted, freeing the country’s ports to re-establish lost trade links and routes.
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NewsUS$46m concession extension investment
San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) will invest US$46m to extend its concession at the Port of San Antonio in Chile.
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NewsDP World to develop Senegal port
DP World and the government of Senegal, have signed agreements for the development of a deep water port, with US$837m investment in the first phase.
