Berth of a nation

Article Abstract:

Control of the port in Sebastopol, on the Crimean peninsula, is disputed by Russia and Ukraine even though it is not used much for trade. The former Soviet fleet is still stationed in Sebastopol but is not owned by either country. Russia is putting pressure on Ukraine to yield the port and fleet.

International aspects, Political aspects, Russia, Ukraine, Russian foreign relations, Ukrainian foreign relations, Sevastopol, Ukraine

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The perils of being a foreigner: investing in the Philippines

Article Abstract:

A subsidiary of the Hong-Kong-based firm Hutchinson Whampoa was recently awarded a contract to manage the port of Subic Bay in the Philippines. However, a rival bidder from the Philippines International Container Terminal Services put pressure on authorities to reconsider the decision.

Water Transportation, Deep sea foreign trans. of freight, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Containerships, Management, Contracts, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Philippines, Shipping industry, Container ships, International Container Terminals Services Inc., Subic Bay Naval Base, Philippines

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Ports in a storm

Article Abstract:

Competition between ports affects Singapore and Hong Kong, and their performance as ports is examined in detail.

Economic aspects, Singapore, Hong Kong

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