The World Bank Group has endorsed Jamaica’s aim to become the logistics hub for the Caribbean, Latin America and US Gulf & East coastal area by pledging to help find funding for the pioneering project. Speaking in Kingston recently, Giorgio Valentini, World Bank Group representative to Jamaica, described the logistics hub initiative as ‘transformational’ and [...]
![UK: Funding Secured for Cart River Dredging]()
Building plans for a renewable energy industry hub on the banks of the River Cart have received a GBP 350,000 boost, reports the Evening Times. The National Renewables Infrastructure Fund, which has been established to support the development of port and near-port manufacturing locations for offshore wind turbines and related developments including test and demonstration [...]
![India: Kandla Port to Become Global Logistics Hub]()
“Kandla Port was all set to become a global logistics hub in the near future,” said Dr P. D. Vaghela, Chairman of Kandla Port Trust (KPT). Speaking at the 65th Independence Day celebrations, he also stated: “The government had declared Kandla Port as the best port for handling foodgrains and fertiliser cargo, and the management [...]
![India: Plan for Development of Two Hub Ports Unveiled]()
Maritime Agenda 2010-2020 provides for development of two hub ports each on West and East Coasts, i.e., Mumbai (Jawaharlal Nehru Port), Kochi, Chennai & Visakhapatnam. A request was received from the Chief Minister, Government of Kerala for development of a Port or Shipyard project in the State. The request was examined in the Ministry of [...]
OITE Conferences in association with the Ministry of Transport & Communication announced the 3rd Annual TransOman Conference 2012, which will take place from 14th – 16th May, at the Grand Hyatt in Muscat. The conference aims to promote Oman’s potential as the next Middle East logistic hub and gateway to the world. A first of [...]
![India: Government Plans to Commission 4 Hub Ports]()
The Union Minister for Shipping, Mr G. K. Vasan stated that as per the National Maritime Agenda (NMA), the government plans to commission at least 4 hub ports, two each on the east coast and west coast. Chennai Port and Visakhapatnam Port on the east coast and Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) and Cochin Port on [...]
Already one of the region’s leading transshipment ports, the Kingston Container Terminal (KTC) is now in an even greater position to further… By Alecia Smith-Edwards (jis) Source: jis, November 4, 2011;
![Peru: Port of Callao Becomes Main Trade Hub in South America]()
Peruvian President Alan García said Tuesday that the port of Callao has become South America’s main trade hub, as it is the deepest inland p… (livinginperu) Source: livinginperu, May 19, 2011;
![UK: PPA, ASCO Group to Establish Peterhead Energy Hub]()
Two leading North-east-headquartered organisations have joined forces to promote Peterhead Port and the facilities available in the town, within key target markets. Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) and international oil and gas logistics company, ASCO Group, have linked up to establish Peterhead Energy Hub, which aims to sustain and increase port activity through capitalising on [...]
![ENI Awards Inchcape Shipping Services Global Hub Contract]()
Rome-based Eni Trading & Shipping (ETS) has signed up with leading marine services company, Inchcape Shipping Services, for a major new global hub agency contract. Following a competitive tender, ISS won the global agreement which will see the UK-based firm undertake hub agency services for Eni involving some 4,500 port calls annually across the world. [...]
