Ports & terminals

Pacific Logistic LLC has ordered a second crane for their Sollers Terminal in Vladivostok, Russia.

Quality Freight UK has overseen the delivery of three megamax quayside cranes into the Liverpool2 terminal, UK.

Eight companies have agreed to investigate the possibility of carbon capture, utilisation and storage infrastructure.

Enstructure has acquisired of a 900 000 sq ft. warehouse and a 38 acre long-term land lease from Louis Dreyfus Company.

An ICRA report attributes the slowdown in coal imports to the economic slowdown in recent months.

A UK Port Connectivity Summit has been planned to discuss investment in road and rail links to ports.

Shoreham Port’s Chief Executive, Rodney Lunn, has left the port after 10 years of service.

Responding to the General Election result Tim Morris, CEO of the UK Major Ports Group commented: “We look forward to working constructively and urgently with the new Government.”

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that the company has ordered two 'EeneX' next generation coal carriers from Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

A Konecranes crane could help ABP increase scrap and bulk handling at its operations in Southampton.

Three megamax quayside cranes have sailed up the Mersey River, destined for the Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of their voyage from China.

The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) responded to commitments on infrastructure development in party manifestos and announced the major ports sector’s priorities for a new government.

Robot technology – already deployed to Ultrabulk, Norden, J. Lauritzen, and Oldendorff – could prevent as much as 300 000 t of chemicals entering world’s oceans.

The maritime sector in Scotland directly supports nearly £10 billion in turnover and 41 000 jobs according to a new report launched at the UK Chamber of Shipping and British Ports Association Scottish reception.

ABP stated: “This is an enormous vessel, which was expertly handled by our skilled people, with little or no margin for error. This is another example of our people’s expertise, to routinely handle any challenge, flexibly and safely.”