- 30 Apr
Morocco to build another new container port
Latest plans call for even larger terminal to 'complement' Tangier Mediterranean port.
In Full - 30 Apr Hong Kong: Tin Hau Festival
- 30 Apr
Port Klang is Malaysia's busiest container port
But Tanjung Pelepas is catching up.
In Full - 30 Apr
'Port of Americas' project on track
Puerto Rico's new container port could be operational by early next year.
In Full - 27 Apr Tighter security at Chennai
But port operations are expected to continue as normal.
In Full - 27 Apr
Maersk poised to take bigger share of Colombo terminal
DP World set to pull out of Sri Lankan transshipment facility.
In Full - 27 Apr
Calls for work to stop on container terminal expansion
Native Americans say government failed to hold proper consultations.
In Full - 26 Apr
VIP speakers bolster line-up for Bunkerworld Forum
Opening addresses from Christiforos Tzouvanakis, Chairman of the Vestalco Group and George Gratsos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
In Full - 26 Apr
Brazilian government expected to fund dredging project
Deeper berths will allow Barra da Riacho port to handle larger vessels.
In Full - 26 Apr
Government borrows $300 million for Colombo port expansion
Private sector investment is needed to fund the rest of the $780 million project.
In Full - 25 Apr
Major port development proposed for Philadelphia
Philadelphia has the potential to be a 'major player' in global trade.
In Full - 25 Apr
Administrative delays frustrate UK port project
Developer still waiting for planning permission for Salford port.
In Full - 24 Apr
Port pollution experts praised
Maritime industry group recognising contribution of port scientists to reducing air pollution in California.
In Full - 24 Apr
Britain faces port congestion due to freight 'tsunami'
Strong pound could trigger shipping crisis within months, warns DP World
In Full - 24 Apr
ARACON 2007: We Want YOUR Views
Amsterdam to host 2nd ARACON in October 2007, still time to enter delegate prize draw.
In Full - 24 Apr
US share of global container throughput falling
But TEU traffic is still growing year-on-year.
In Full - 24 Apr
Record annual throughput for Russian ports
First quarter cargo throughput up 9.5% year-on-year.
In Full - 23 Apr
COSCO spends on Chinese ports
COSCO Pacific to increase market share by investing in southern and eastern Chinese ports.
In Full - 23 Apr
Tanzania woos landlocked trade
Dar es Salaam could challenge Mombasa as East Africa's leading port.
In Full - 23 Apr
Bintulu port awaits major upgrade
Malaysian port operator will spend about $117 million to develop the port into a cargo hub.
In Full - 23 Apr
Gwadar port gets bunker oil import duty relief
Tax incentives for port developers include duty exemption for bunker oil for 40 years.
In Full - 20 Apr
APM to open Gulf hub port next year
The port of Khalifa bin Salman Port in Bahrain is being developed to handle post-Panamax vessels.
In Full - 20 Apr
Vopak expands Singapore storage capacity
Total storage capacity in Singapore will grow to 2.6 million m³ in 2008.
In Full - 20 Apr
Feasibility study for Vietnam deep water port completed
Plans for Lach Huyen project expected to go to the government in the next few days.
In Full - 20 Apr
US: Georgia ports invest to meet surge in traffic
Savannah is currently the fastest growing port in the US, with throughput jumping almost 80% since 2002.
In Full - 19 Apr
Shanghai overtakes HK as world's second busiest container port
First quarter data shows Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong in first, second and third place.
In Full - 19 Apr
Annual profits double for Tianjin Port operator
Tianjin Port Development sees profits soar on the back of increased throughput and IPO.
In Full - 18 Apr
Irish operator in Indonesia port development partnership
Plans for new port hub in Indonesia move forward. Contruction might begin in June.
In Full - 18 Apr
Chinese firms increase capacity in Italy
Two Chinese shipping firms are extending their investments in Italian ports.
In Full - 18 Apr
Israeli ports reform 'a failure'
Delays and queues leave shippers calling for government action.
In Full - 18 Apr
Hutchison secures Brisbane container operations
Hutchison's arrival in Austalian container sector provides competition to Toll Holdings and DP World.
In Full - 17 Apr
New milestones for Rotterdam LNG terminal
Rotterdam's Gate terminal project moving 'according to plan'.
In Full - 17 Apr
Vietnam unveils port project
Two state-run firms have won rights to develop a complex of facilities for oil and gas services.
In Full - 17 Apr
Taiwan to upgrade three ports
Around $1 billion to be invested in Keelung, Taipei and Suao.
In Full - 16 Apr
Tenders for Vizhinjam port project
Consultations begin tomorrow between the Kerala government, international port development specialists and Indian firms.
In Full - 16 Apr
Dalian Port profits leap
Container throughput jumped 21% last year.
In Full - 16 Apr
Singapore container throughput up
March figures show 12% growth in container traffic.
In Full - 16 Apr
Mombasa upgrade to go ahead
Kenyan government gives approval for Mombasa dredging project.
In Full - 13 Apr
Rising voyage costs weigh down Britannia Bulk
Baltic operator says 45% rise in voyage expenses mainly due to increasing bunker and port costs.
In Full - 13 Apr
Wuhan port looks to expand
Wuhan Port Group plans to invest $181 million on boosting container handling facilities to allow for continued growth.
In Full - 13 Apr
Dialog, Trafigura to build Malaysia terminal
Rights have been awarded to Dialog Group to jointly develop tankage facilites with Trafigura Beheer BV.
In Full - 12 Apr
Dubai World launches new global unit
Dubai World has announced the establishment of Dubai Drydocks World (DD World) to consolidate its drydocks and maritime businesses.
In Full - 12 Apr South Africa: New SBM tug in Durban
Tug charges to increase with introduction of greatly increased capability vessel.
In Full - 12 Apr
MSC returns to Busan
The shipping giant had previously moved from Busan to Ningbo in 2005.
In Full - 12 Apr
Chennai aims for container hub status
The port of Chennai hopes to handle five million TEUs by 2027.
In Full - 12 Apr
Horizon Terminal expands capacity
Oil terminal adds capacity to meet Singapore's booming physical oil trade market.
In Full - 12 Apr
Go-ahead for Liverpool post-Panamax terminal
$178 million terminal will double container capacity at the port.
In Full - 11 Apr
New study reveals ship pollution levels
Ports looking at emissions measures as numbers raising concerns over ship movements.
In Full - 11 Apr
Kenya and China in port partnership
The Kenya Ports Authority and Tianjin Port have entered into a partnership to improve trade and services.
In Full - 11 Apr
Maersk arrives in Savannah
Maersk adds the Port of Savannah to its MECL2 service, increasing trade with India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
In Full - 11 Apr
Serbia may buy into Montenegro port
Reports claim that Serbia is interested in buying part of Montenegro's Port of Bar.
In Full - 10 Apr
Fujairah projects 'will go ahead'
Abu Dhabi's IPIC says it will go ahead with new oil refinery at Fujairah despite the possible withdrawal of JV partner.
In Full - 10 Apr
Maersk may buy NZ port terminals
Analysts suggest it would make sense for Maersk to eventually own port terminals in New Zealand.
In Full - 10 Apr
Shenzhen subsidies to woo shipping
Up to $650,000 concessions for ships to choose Shenzhen port over rival ports like Hong Kong.
In Full - 09 Apr
Port of London seeks approval for container port
Government approval needed for DP World to begin development of London Gateway project.
In Full - 09 Apr
Haifa to fine workers on strike
Each Haifa port worker will be fined about $243 per hour of strike.
In Full - 09 Apr
Malaysian ports in merger talks
Johor Port and Port of Tanjung Pelepas mull merger to end competition for inland cargo.
In Full - 05 Apr
Alaska Tanker, OOCL have 100% green record
Shipowners posting best figures for compliance with port's emissions control initiative.
In Full - 05 Apr Panama Canal toll proposal revised
Canal authority revises proposal and postpones implementation of new pricing following industry consultation.
In Full - 05 Apr
Strike shuts down Port-of-Spain
Workers unhappy about delayed negotiations on outstanding collective agreement.
In Full - 05 Apr
Thai port satisfies US security standards
Thai Customs claims that Laem Chabang Port is the first in Southeast Asia to pass new US security standards.
In Full - 05 Apr
Coos Bay earmarked for $250 million container terminal
Up to $700 million dollars could be spent developing Coos Bay's North Spit into a modern shipping hub.
In Full - 04 Apr
Gdansk terminal awards software contract
New Zealand firm to provide logistics support. Terminal to be open for operations within two months.
In Full - 04 Apr Hong Kong: Towing Voyage Surveys
A new arrangement in conducting towing voyage surveys for issuing port clearance has been adopted by the Hong Kong Marine Department.
In Full - 03 Apr
HK firm in bid to build huge Chinese oil facility
Planned project would be mainland's largest crude oil receiving terminal and largest oil storage facility in Southern China.
In Full - 03 Apr
Contract awarded for pipeline to Fujairah
Pipeline will allow oil exports to bypass Strait of Hormuz, feed new refinery.
In Full - 03 Apr
Busan aims for 'hub' status with new port development
Busan Port Authority affirms plans to attract higher container traffic and improve port infrastructure.
In Full - 03 Apr
Mumbai port handles record-breaking 50 million tonnes
Most of the growth is in shipments of petroleum, oil and lubricants.
In Full - 02 Apr
Port emissions dues plan underway
New scheme launched on April 1 is no joke as port offering reduced fees for clean fuels.
In Full - 02 Apr
Santos investing millions in port expansion
Brazilian port operator to expand terminal and extend quay.
In Full - 02 Apr
US rig fined for marine diesel spill
$70,000 penalty imposed for incident during fuel transfer.
In Full - 02 Apr
France: Port workers' strike ends
Fos/Lavera oil terminals back in use.
In Full - 02 Apr
Calls for merger talks to resume
Two New Zealand South Island ports have called for merger between Tauranga and Auckland to go ahead.
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