Republic of Korea implements national sulfur emission control area
Several South Korean ports will have designated national sulfur emission control areas from midnight 1 September 2020.
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Peel Ports ranked as safest port operator in UK
Port Skills and Safety has recently announced their annual benchmarking results for 2019, ranking Peel Ports in first place for the lowest rate of significant injuries as measured by lost time incidents.
Port of South Louisiana orders Konecranes portal harbour cranes
In 2Q20, Port of South Louisiana ordered two Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Portal Harbor Cranes for its public facility, Globalplex Intermodal Terminal.
CN to invest CAN$445 million in British Columbia
CN has recently announced that it plans to invest approximately CAN$445 million across British Columbia in 2020.
Digital solutions and new teams to help manage port traffic
This year, Port of Antwerp will continue extending its shipping guidance in order to manage traffic in the port even more safely and efficiently.
Federal Transport Authority signs MoU with SAFEEN
The Federal Transport Authority (FTA) has signed an MoU with SAFEEN, the marine services subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, to conduct emergency response services across UAE’s waters.
Coal sea port of Shakhtersk increases volume of coal shipments by 47% in 5 months
Coal sea port of Shakhtersk (CSPS), a key logistics asset of East Mining Company, shipped 2.2 million t of coal between January and May 2020, which is 700 000 t or 47% more than the volume of the same period last year.
Port of Shakhtersk increased coal shipments volume by 47% in 5 months
The coal sea port of Shakhtersk (CSPS), a key logistics asset of East Mining Company, shipped 2.2 million t of coal between January and May 2020.
Maritime technology startups to get S$50 million in co-investments
Supported by ESG, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, this latest initiative by SEEDS Capital and its six appointed co-investment partners aims to drive the growth of the maritime sector through technology and innovation.
Port of Corpus Christi reports first positive COVID-19 case
A Port of Corpus Christi Authority employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
MacGregor receives US$11 million crane order for general cargo ships
MacGregor has secured an order to provide cargo handling cranes for four 62 000 DWT general cargo ships to be built in Asia.
Dutch seaports win international award for sustainability
The Dutch seaports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Terneuzen/Vlissingen, Moerdijk and Groningen have jointly won the ‘World Ports Sustainability Award’.
Kalmar’s equipment to enhance Barbados Port’s sustainability strategy
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply Barbados Port Inc (Barbados Port) with four fully electric forklifts and two hybrid straddle carriers for use at the Port of Bridgetown.
Port of Ipswich hits milestone since beginning of lockdown
The Port of Ipswich has reached a milestone of 400 000 t of cargo handled on behalf of Suffolk businesses since the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown on 23 March 2020.
Progress in efforts to becoming a more sustainable port
Port of Newcastle has recently published a report measuring the organisation’s progress in achieving its sustainability commitments.