Portos

A confederação de trabalhadores portuários do Chile convocou uma greve nacional para o dia 18 de junho. O grupo acusa o governo de não honrar acordos sobre pensões de graça e benefícios para viúvas.

09 de junho de 2026 Reportado por IA

Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir witnessed the launch of commercial trial operations at the new Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal.

Damietta Port has launched a new transit service for refrigerated and dry cargo from Europe via a Ro-Ro line connecting it to Italy's Port of Trieste. Shipments will move onward to Safaga Port on the Red Sea and then to Gulf markets. The initiative supports Egypt's strategy to become a regional hub for transport and transit trade.

20 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings reported a 7% rise in underlying profit to HK$22.3 billion (US$2.85 billion) for last year, despite 'unforeseen challenges' including a legal conflict over Panama ports. Net profit fell 31% to HK$11.84 billion due to a one-time non-cash loss from the 3UK-Vodafone merger. Chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi highlighted the group's diversified business as a mitigating factor.

Kenyan transport operators have threatened a strike after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a directive mandating rail transport of cargo from Mombasa Port to Naivasha. The measure aims to reduce port congestion and improve cargo tracking. However, operators claim it is unconstitutional and will lead to job losses.

13 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Desenvolvimentos positivos nos portos de Durban e Maputo oferecem esperança de que os problemas dos portos sul-africanos possam desaparecer como os medos de load shedding. No entanto, o Porto do Cabo enfrenta desafios severos de vento acima de 100 km/h. Essas mudanças ecoam o alívio das crises passadas de energia da Eskom.