Dubai-based terminal and logistics provider DP World, which is in dispute with Australian dockers, argues that it has contributed to the development of the economy, while the union claims outrage at the company’s failure to pay corporate taxes.
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded some $653 million for projects as part of its Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which is seen as having become a critical source of funding for the country’s ports.
Washington has awarded more than $653 million in funding for the development of port infrastructure across the US through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
The potential for ammonia bunkering as been highlighted at Pilbara Ports in Western Australia which includes iron export hub Port Hedland.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has expanded its terminals footprint on the US West Coast and in Europe with the completion of the acquisition of stakes owned by parent Japanese companies.
AD Ports Group is implementing RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP) across its network of ports.
ENL Consortium Nigeria Limited has signed an agreement with China’s Lianyungang Port to deepen investment at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa.
Concessions to operate container terminals around the globe are coming to an end and the competition between terminal operators to win the new contracts on offer is intensifying in a number of locations.
The ports of Hamburg, Halifax and Valencia have started work on creating network of innovation centres.
China’s new international land-sea trade corridor has handled container volumes of over 700,000 teu for intermodal transportation to date.