Ports & terminals

The Port of Sunderland, UK, has completed work on a multi-million-pound expansion programme.

A consortium of BESIX and Jan De Nul Group has been awarded part of the expansion plans of the Port of Fujairah, to expand and upgrade its bulk handling capacity.

The Port of Rosyth has reported a bumper month of activity in September, with the handling of over 100 000 t of essential agri-products delivered for Cefetra.

Forth Ports has appointed rail freight expert Ian Wilson as its new Intermodal and Logistics Development Manager.

A new network of Niagara logistics hubs is a step closer to reality with the signing of an MOU between three cities and HOPA Ports.

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in Sharjah has initiated a collaboration with the Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime.

Port of Sunderland recently undertook two tandem lift projects in two days, using its pair of Liebherr 420 harbour mobile cranes.

Kimmo Naski has been elected Chairman of the Baltic Ports Organisation for the new two-year term.

The UK Chamber of Shipping Chief Executive has welcomed the announcement of Robert Courts as the new Shipping Minister at the Department for Transport.

Pilbara Ports Authority reports shipping figures, delivering a total monthly throughput of 60.5 million t for August 2020.

The Port of Mackay is set to benefit from more than AUS$17 million investment in infrastructure projects over the next year, in a boost for its local economy.

FSUE Rosmorport has performed dredging in the Bolshoy Kamen bay for Shipbuilding Complex Zvezda.

Essar Ports’ Vizag terminal continues to increase its cargo handling, despite the COVID-19 lockdown.

Future Market Insights has launched its latest ‘Bulk Terminal Market’ report, featuring insights into the growing prominence of automation, expansion in the trade of minor bulks, and the impacts of COVID-19.

Fullen Dock & Warehouse has announced the appointment of Greg Hutchison as its President.