Ports & terminals

An EastGate report has stated that Chinese steel stockpiles have reached record highs amid the coronavirus outbreak, but are now steadily easing.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have released a statement urging customs administrations and port state authorities to establish a proactive approach to maintaining the global supply chain.

The month of April has seen a busy start for the Port of Kings Lynn, which has already welcomed 9 ships carrying 25 000 t of cargo, thus keeping the supply chain moving despite the global pandemic.

The Port State Control regimes have highlighted its commitment to ensuring shipping continues to trade safely, securely and efficiently during the coronavirus pandemic.

The British Ports Association looks at how ports are keeping the UK supplied in difficult circumstances.

Sevi Katemoglou, EastGate Shipping Inc. writes: It is a tricky venture for one to gauge the full impact of the coronavirus crisis on the dry bulk shipping market. However, fleet growth and fleet utilisation projections offer some positive insights.

The Port of Helsinki is building a new onshore power connection for Stockholm traffic at the Olympia Terminal berth.

The Port of Rotterdam is adding the Track and Trace service Boxinsider, launched in October 2019, to Portbase.

The world’s maritime sector is standing in solidarity with communities around the world battling the coronavirus pandemic by joining Abu Dhabi Ports’ initiative ‘Horns of Hope’.

The third meeting of the Port of Antwerp COVID-19 taskforce has confirmed that the port platform is 100% operational.

New programme to ensure the highest levels of safety, security and environmental excellence in the dry bulk sector.

IMO has echoed shipping industry calls for governments to keep shipping and supply chains open and grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The British Ports Association has launched a new information resource for UK ports dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

Liebherr’s maritime manufacturing plant in Rostock has achieved the next milestone in its outstanding heavy lift project.

BIMCO, ICS and other industry partners have teamed up and presented the IMO with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.