Port of Everett names Deputy Executive Director next CEO
The Port of Everett Commission has named the Port’s current Deputy Executive Director Lisa Lefeber as the Port’s next CEO, which will become effective on 16 October 2019.
Ports & terminals
Port of Ayr signs new contract with Cefetra
On 7 August, the Port of Ayr announced a new multi-year contract with Cefetra Ltd, further strengthening its position as the agricultural trade centre for the South West of Scotland.
Port of Immingham welcomes first vessel from new business contract
The Port of Immingham has welcomed the first vessel in a new contract with customers Top Blue and The Fuel Trading Company, which will see an additional 30 000 tpy of cargo brought through the port.
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Freeports Advisory Panel will ensure UK is ready to trade post-Brexit
The International Trade Secretary will announce a new Freeports Advisory Panel to advise the government on the establishment of up to 10 Freeports.
Port of Vancouver receives CAN$100 million of federal funding to support trade
The Port of Vancouver has received over CAN$100 million from the federal government’s National Trade Corridors Fund to support trade-enabling infrastructure.
CSP Zeebrugge Terminal integrates Navis N4 to optimise its operations
On 25 July, Navis announced that CSP Zeebrugge Terminal N.V. had successfully gone live with Navis N4.
Demolition works and new timber facilities at Peel Ports Sheerness
Peel Ports Group has reached a milestone at the Port of Sheerness Wellmarsh development as operations commence at a timber treatment facility.
LASE starts cooperation with OHM International Corporation
LASE has announced that OHM International Corporation resp. OHM Japan K.K. has become its first distributor in Japan.
UK Major Ports comments on no-deal Brexit preparations
The UK Major Ports Group has issued comments on no-deal Brexit preparations, free ports and developing the UK's global gateways.
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Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Last year, the Supreme Court of Pakistan banned manual handling of coal at Karachi Port Trust. Now, while the people working at the port and those living around it have won relief, there are increasing complaints that those along the route of vehicles carrying the coal upcountry have become highly vulnerable.
Haina International Terminals selects XVELA for berth window management application
The application allows real time collaboration between the terminal and the carrier and local agencies.
Fumigation doesn't work for some ship cargoes
Fumigation is not fully effective in controlling certain grain cargo pests.
Shipping Minister helps to launch ABP Annual Review
ABP launched its Annual Review 2018/19 in parliament last week, with the help of Shipping Minister Nusrat Ghani MP.
Port of Milford Haven invites public to Annual Stakeholder Meeting
The Port of Milford Haven will be holding its Annual Stakeholder Meeting on Friday 26 July and welcomes member of the public and business community to attend.
First female harbour master becomes Vice President of UKHMA
Forth Ports’ Ashley Nicholson has been appointed Vice President of the UK Harbour Masters Association, the first female harbour master to hold this title.