Government
News about the involvement of government in port activities. Includes government laws applicable to ports, state-owned ports including European Union issues with national government implications. Also includes inter-government meetings, agreements and visits of government officials.
Genadi Arveladze speaks at the Economic Conference “Georgia and the World 2020”
Tbilisi, Georgia (Ports Europe) February 27, 2020 – Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Genadi Arveladze, has been speaking at a...
Georgia seeks EU support for transport and communication links
Giorgi Gakharia – Georgia needs EU support in strengthening transport and communication links to enable businesses to convert political gains into...
U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s Message to 11th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum
News – Source: U.S: Embassy & Consulate in Greece – February 20, 2020 I am delighted to support the 11th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping...
World Bank publishes Ukrainian port sector report
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) February 26, 2020 – The World Bank has completed and published its study of the prospects for improving the management of...
Proposals for Split and Dubrovnik ports presented
Presentation of infrastructure projects in the area of ​​Split-Dalmatia County and signing of the Contract for Port Infrastructure for Split-Dalmatia and...
Croatian government to invest in Zadar regional ports
Minister Oleg Butkovic signs contracts and agreements for co-financing the construction works in ports open to public traffic with users in Zadar County...
Analysis – Iran intends to improve port rail connections to develop international trade
Vienna, Austria (Ports Europe) February 23, 2020 – The state-owned Iran Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) is planning a local conference to discuss...
Ukraine government approves boundaries of the Skadovsk and Ust-Dunaisk seaports
At a meeting Wednesday, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the borders of Skadovsk and Ust-Danube seaports – February 20, 2020 Following an assessment...
Analysis – Impressive ports concession drive by Ukrainian government
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) February 20, 2020 – After the successful tendering of the Black Sea ports of Olbia (Olvia) and Kherson, the Ukrainian...
Slovenian government adopts 2TDK business plan for 2020
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia, as the founder and sole member of 2TDK, the Project Development Company, doo, adopted the Business Plan of the 2TDK...
U.S.Ambassador Pyatt’s greeting to the 1st RouteLab in Kalamata, Greece
Ambassador Pyatt’s greeting to the 1st RouteLab in Kalamata was read by Ms. Kitsiou from the organizing committee – February 7, 2020 Regional Governor...
Analysis – Local Goldair to join U.S. companies in bid for regional Greek ports concessions?
Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) February 17, 2020 – U.S. interest in investing in the privatisation of Greek regional ports is intensifying as the...
Anaklia Development Consortium challenges government view on port
Anaklia, Georgia (Ports Europe) February 16, 2020 – First Channel, also known as 1TV and owned and operated by Georgian Public Broadcasting, has...
Serbia: Continuation of cooperation with Russian Railways
News Release – Government of Serbia – February 13, 2020 Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia and Minister of Construction, Transport and...
Meeting of Greek Prime Minister with Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
The Prime Minister met today with the leadership of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, continuing the contact cycle for the evaluation and planning...
Six multinationals interested in building Enfidha deepwater port in Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia (Ports Europe) February 9, 2020 – In January 2017, l’Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP) declared that Tunisia would...
Marina Chios SA awarded concession
Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) February 9, 2020 – The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HDRaF) has announced the award of a 40-year concession of...
U.S. DCM David Burger’s remarks at AmCham New Year’s Reception Pita Cutting, Thessaloniki
U.S. DCM (deputy chief of mission) David Burger’s Remarks at the AmCham New Year’s Reception Pita Cutting The MET Hotel, Thessaloniki – February 3,...
Analysis – Turkey to start construction of $20 billion Kanal Istanbul in 2020
Istanbul, Turkey (Ports Europe) February 7, 2020 – The zoning plan for the giant Kanal (Channel, Canal) Istanbul project, linking the Black Sea and the...
Ukraine and Belarus take steps to realise restoration of river E-40
The project for restoration of the river E-40 has come to the stage of practical realization, Vladislav Krykliy – February 6, 2020 The project for...