Ports & terminals

The Port of Rotterdam is and remains open for business, despite the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus on society and the economy.

The Port of Antwerp COVID-19 taskforce has recently held its first meeting. It confirmed that the port is considered as essential national infrastructure and is important to keep Belgium and the rest of Europe supplied.

Port workers across the UK are designated as essential key workers to support the national effort to keep the supply chain moving.

The Port of Corpus Christi continues to maintain uninterrupted business operations as it works in close cooperation with federal, state and local governments, as well as industry in the implementation of its COVID-19 response measures.

Port of Antwerp has assured continuity because it plays a crucial role in supplying Belgium and a large part of Europe.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply Tanzania Ports Authority with a total of six Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes for use a Dar es Salaam port.

UK Major Ports has commented on the coronavirus impact and government emergency powers.

Responding to the publication of the government’s policy paper on its new Emergency Bill, the British Ports Association has said that keeping the UK’s global gateways open for trade should be a priority.

At the Baltic Port of Ust-Luga, around 100 km west of St. Petersburg in Russia, export capacity is being expanded further by the port logistics company Ultra-mar.

On 12 March 2020, the Belgian government announced special measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 whilst asking for important sectors of industry to keep their activities going.

SeaQuest Shipmanagement has ensured that a client’s handysize bulk carrier completed its second special survey.

The UK Major Ports Group has commented on the proposed UK 2020 budget.

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association, has responded to the UK government’s budget speech.

The Port of Helsinki and its partners have submitted three funding applications related to the Port’s environmental investments to the EU.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply Belgian operator Delca Logistics BV with a Super Gloria reachstacker.