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India greenlights structural overhaul of major ports

The Indian Union of Cabinet approved the “Major Ports Authority Bill”, replacing existent regulations and boosting Indian ports’ efficiency by enabling decision-making autonomy.

The Bill, that was delayed, will improve efficiency amongst India’s ports.

The Cabinet Union t a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Bill and replaced the existing regulations under the 1963 Major Port Trusts Act. As stated above, the Bill will enhance the way 12 Indian major ports operate, by...

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Red Sea Gateway Terminal receives advanced equipment

The Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) recently accepted the first shipment of advanced terminal equipment, including terminal trucks and trailers. Specifically, the new equipment will give a boost to the port and quay operations located at the Northern Part of Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP).

In fact, the equipment’s delivery came under the RSGT’s  30-year deal with the Saudi Port Authority (Mawani) with a value of  $1.76 billion, concerning the development of the Northern Part of Jeddah Islamic Port.

For...

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JAXPORT awarded $93 million for its deepening project

The US Federal government recently granted $93 million to JAXPORT, concerning the next phase of its upgrade project. Namely, the investment will focus on the deepening of Jacksonville shipping channel to 47 feet from its existing depth of 40 feet.

The 47-foot depth is required to accommodate more cargo aboard the larger ships calling on JAXPORT from destinations throughout Asia and other world markets through both the Panama and Suez canals.

…JAXPORT noted.

In fact, of the total $93 million fund,...

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Expansion works begin at Port of Sines

Portuguese Port of Sines announced that the expansion works of the Port of Sines will begin with the consignment of the East Breakwater enlargement, thus allowing the port to double the containerized cargo installed capacity.

Portuguese company Conduril – Engenharia SA has undertaken the works for extension of the Port of Sines’ East Breakwater.

With a total investment of approximately 72 million euros, the contract comprises the enlargement of the breakwater by 750 meters.

This enlargement will...

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Mozambique’s port Maputo achieved 8% cargo handling increase in 2019

Port Maputo in Mozambique announced that it reached 21 million tonnes in 2019, surpassing its 2018 record and achieving an 8% growth. The port expects that in 2020 will see more growth and increased cargo handling efficiency.

Specifically, the 8% increase was mainly caused by chrome handling and a substantial growth in container handling and magnetite.

From the overall volumes handled, chrome was responsible for the 30%, while 6.4 million of this cargo were transported by road and 82% of the...

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Rauanheimo and Port of HaminaKotka sign agreement

Port of HaminaKotka recently shake hands with Rauanheimo and inked an agreement in order to expand the Mussalo Bulk Terminal. Namely, through this investment, Rauanheimo will further increase the terminal’s capacity and efficiency.

Port of HaminaKotka Ltd has had the pleasure of conducting constructive and developing co-operation with Rauanheimo for several years in both Hamina and Kotka. The leap now taken will bring bulk transport at the Port of HaminaKotka to a whole new level.

…Kimmo Naski,...

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Port Houston Chairman testifies before Congress, stresses need to widen Houston Ship Channel

Port Houston Chairman, Ric Campo, testified Thursday before the US House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means – Subcommittee on Trade, where he highlighted the need to expeditiously widen and deepen the Houston Ship Channel.

Mr Campo’s testimony focused on the importance of the Houston Ship Channel to “Trade Infrastructure for Global Competitiveness”.

Namely, he stressed the economic impact of the Houston Ship Channel, the busiest waterway in the US, as a critical, national piece of...

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APM Terminals unveils expansion project for Georgia’s Poti Sea Port

APM Terminals Poti, in west coast of Georgia, revealed plans for the creation of a deep-water port to the Government of Georgia. The plans require an investment of over 250 million USD of private capital for phase 1 and a substantial amount for phase 2 in an extensive development of the port infrastructure and superstructure.

This investment in the strategically important port of Poti is a proof of our commitment and belief in Georgia and the development of a transport corridor that stretches...

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Greece to start exploitation program for 10 ports

According to AMNA, the Greek government has launched procedures in order to develop and take advantage of 10 large regional ports in the country. Namely, the ports are located in Alexandroupolis, Kavala, Volos, Rafina, Elefsis, Lavrio, Igoumenitsa, Corfu, Patras and Heraklion.

The Finance Minister Christos Staikouras along with the Shipping and Island Policy Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis requested from Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) to start the relevant actions, while conduct...

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Port of Dover pressures Gov. on new UK customs system

The head of Port of Dover reported that the UK has an 11-month deadline to issue new customs systems across the country to avoid potential border checks blocking its biggest trade arteries when it fully leaves the European Union.

Specifically, after the UK officially departed the EU, Reuters states that the port has been constructed based on an one-way system, capable of handling more than 10,000 vehicles a day and does not have space or scope to deal with trucks that turn up with the wrong...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-dover-pressures-gov-on-new-uk-customs-system/

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