Ports & terminals

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.

Bonn & Mees has coordinated the unloading of a large inland vessel hull at Waalhaven, Port of Rotterdam.

The Indian Register of Shipping has commended Kanagawa Dockyard on the successful delivery of its Dolphin No. 29 tug to Adani Vizhinjam Port.

The Shakhtersk Coal Seaport, which is part of the Eastern Mining Company, has loaded its 100th coal bulk carrier since the opening of the latest navigation season.

The Port of Corpus Christi has announced three organisational appointments, including: Jeff Pollack as its first Chief Strategy Officer, Lisa Hinojosa as its Director of Communications, and Leslie Ruta as its Strategic Planning Manager.

Associated British Ports has invested nearly £4 million in new equipment to enhance operations at the Port of Newport during the recent months.