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2016 Dec 17
Hanjin
Major Port Authorities Act, 2016: Cabinet clears Bill to raise autonomy of 12 major ports
In a move that could spur private investments in port projects, this week the Cabinet approved the Major Port Authorities Act, 2016, which seeks to infuse professionalism and increase the autonomy of the 12 port boards and...
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2016 Dec 17
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BPA Wants Special Post-Brexit Treatment for UK Ports
The British Ports Association (BPA) has called on the Transport and Environment Ministers to introduce ‘port zoning’ in and around UK harbour areas to support jobs and trade post-Brexit.
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2016 Dec 16
MV Arubaborg
Two Wagenborg’s Ships Meet in Panama Canal
Royal Wagenborg’s two general cargo vessels, MV Aragonborg and MV Arubaborg, met at the Gatun Locks while simultaneously transiting the Panama Canal westbound on
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2016 Dec 15
Port of Koper
Giant Boxship Moors in Port of Koper
Slovenia’s Port of Koper welcomed recently MSC Paloma, which is said to be the largest container vessel that has entered the Adriatic Sea.
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2016 Dec 14
Jaxport’s New Electric Cranes
VIDEO: Jaxport’s New Electric Cranes Move First Boxes
Jacksonville Port Authority’s (Jaxport) new 100-gauge cranes have begun operations at the newly rebuilt Berth 35 at Blount Island Marine Terminal.
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2016 Nov 28
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Governor Wolf Announces $300 Million Investment for Port of Philadelphia to Double Container Capacity, Create Jobs
Governor Tom Wolf announced a comprehensive Capital Investment Program at the Port of Philadelphia that will result in more than $300 million in investment in the Port’s infrastructure, warehousing, and...
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2016 Nov 23
Chemical spill at port
Chemical spill at port
A chemical leak at Napier port has now been contained and clean-up is almost complete.
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2016 Nov 21
Saigon Port Vietnam
Foreign firms to build $315 mln Vietnam port complex
Vietnam has approved a foreign consortium's plan to invest around $315 million in a seaport and industrial zone complex in northern Quang Ninh province, the government said last week.
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2016 Nov 19
Port of New Orleans
Port of New Orleans container traffic sets another record; officials expect more growth
Container traffic handled at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal this year topped a half million 20-foot equivalent units, setting another all-time high, according to...
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2016 Nov 17
Port of Los Angeles
Port of Los Angeles Records Best Month Ever for a Western Hemisphere Container Port
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly 16 percent in October compared to the same period last year, marking the busiest month ever at a Western Hemisphere container port, according to...
