Latest ship-to-shore cranes arrive in Mersey for L2 terminal
Three megamax quayside cranes have sailed up the Mersey River, destined for the Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of their voyage from China.
Ports & terminals
Major Ports Group welcomes manifesto commitments on infrastructure but stresses the need for coastal focus
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) responded to commitments on infrastructure development in party manifestos and announced the major ports sector’s priorities for a new government.
Cliin cargo hold robot technology shipowners saving shipowners' time, costs and minimising delay risks
Robot technology – already deployed to Ultrabulk, Norden, J. Lauritzen, and Oldendorff – could prevent as much as 300 000 t of chemicals entering world’s oceans.
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Scottish maritime sector on the rise
The maritime sector in Scotland directly supports nearly £10 billion in turnover and 41 000 jobs according to a new report launched at the UK Chamber of Shipping and British Ports Association Scottish reception.
Noah’s Ark visit to Ipswich is a testament to ABP’s expertise
ABP stated: “This is an enormous vessel, which was expertly handled by our skilled people, with little or no margin for error. This is another example of our people’s expertise, to routinely handle any challenge, flexibly and safely.”
Europort attracts international visitors in record numbers
Special ship markets in recovery and real progress on maritime digitalisation brought a feelgood finale to Europort 2019.
Inauguration of expanded entry track at Kiel’s shunting station
The structure and technics at Kiel’s shunting station in Meimersdorf have been enhanced in such a way that freight trains with an effective length of 740 m (previously 535 m) can enter and exit the station as of now.
Konecranes wins mobile harbour crane order from Northport New Zealand
In 3Q19, Northport Limited ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Crane for their deep-water facility at Marsden Point, on the north island of New Zealand.
Government of Québec supports infrastructure improvements at the Port of Trois-Rivières
US$2 492 595 in financial assistance will be given to the Trois-Rivie`res Port Authority for the development of an outdoor storage space, multi-purpose shed and oversized equipment warehouse.
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BHP weighing LNG power for iron ore ships, reports Reuters
BHP aims to decide early next year who has won a tender for LNG-fuelled transport to ship up to 27 million t, or about 10% of its iron ore to cut emissions by around a quarter, a Senior Executive said.
Gateway terminal receives approval to expand foreign trade zone
Gateway Terminal, Connecticut, US, has announced that it has received expanded foreign trade zone (FTZ) subzone approval from the Foreign-Trade Zones Board of the US Department of Commerce.
Oldendorff delivers cargo to BCPCL in Bangladesh
Oldendorff will provide a full transportation solution to BCPCL, which includes coal transportation from Indonesia or Australia with transhipment in Andaman and Nicobar to the Payra power plant in Bangladesh.
Port of Teignmouth donates funds to support Volunteering in Health charity
The Port of Teignmouth’s stevedoring team has nominated charity Volunteering in Health to receive a £500 donation in support its vital work in the local community.
AUMUND`s Managing Director new PEMA Chairman
Pietro de Michieli, Managing Director at AUMUND, Germany, has taken over the Chair for Equipment Design and Infrastructure at PEMA Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, UK.
Lydia Oldendorff sets loading record at Puerto Bolivar and Port of Antwerp
The 207 562 DWT Lydia Oldendorff has set a record for being the largest vessel to load coal at Puerto Bolivar in Colombia, as well as at the Port of Antwerp.