Thames Super Port Gets Cash To Fund DP World Container Terminal Access

UK – The proposed DP World London Gateway container port received a boost this week when East of England Regional Assembly and East of England Development Agency announced that £12.7 million has been made available to fund the deepening of the Thames estuary to allow access for the largest of container ships. - Handy Shipping Guide (For full story: www.handyshippingguide.com)

Development of the central corridor route to the sea

Uganda depends for over 90% of its seaborne (import/Export) traffic transport on the Northern Corridor that is through the Port of Mombasa. Less than 1% of her seaborne traffic volumes are through the Port of Dar es Salaam. - The Independent (For full story: www.independent.co.ug)

New terminal not needed

There will not be a need for additional marine container terminal capacity until late into the next decade, says a senior official with NYK Group Americas Inc. - The Chronicle Herald (For full story: www.thechronicleherald.ca)

Ports sign agreement

PETALING JAYA: The Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) and Marseilles Fos Port Authority (MFPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost their strategic partnership through joint exploration. - The Star (For full story: www.thestar.com.my)

$4.8 million project to develop Malé North Harbour handed over to MTCC

The $4.8 million (Rf61.7 million) project to develop the Malé North Harbour has been handed over to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company. - Haveeru (For full story: www.haveeru.com.mv)