2019 to be record year to Port of Antwerp
In 2019, the Port Authority will keep to the same course, further building a sustainable future for the port by concentrating heavily on mobility, energy transition, digitisation and innovation.
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Belfast Harbour purchases world’s largest crane to enhance cargo handling capacity
Belfast Harbour has invested £3 million in the world’s largest hydraulic crane to improve its cargo handling capacity.
Gothenburg Port Authority given go-ahead to begin developing neighbouring logistics properties
Gothenburg Port Authority has received approval from its owners to begin developing a number of logistics properties directly adjacent to the port.
New 2000 tph shiploader for MV Cargo and Cargill
The shiploader installation is almost completed at the Port of Yuzhny.
Port authorities of Montreal and Trois-Rivières enter co-operation agreement
The ports of Montreal and Trois-Rivieres have entered into a co-operation agreement in order to jointly improve and enhance their respective port services.
The Rotterdam effect: economic significance of the port is double than originally thought
The Port of Rotterdam contributes twice as much to the gross domestic product than previously calculated, according to the Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Barrow Port receives first delivery for world-leading packaging manufacturer
ABP’s port of Barrow (UK) receives its first wood pulp delivery for its newest customer, BillerudKorsna¨s.
Newcastle Bulk Terminal development update
The Port of Newcastle has marked an important milestone in the development of the Newcastle Bulk Terminal.
Port of Silloth has record year for cargo handling
This year the port handled a total of around 156 000 t of cargo, representing nearly a 20% growth in tonnage volumes since 2017.
PD Ports sets up new university degree apprenticeship to develop future leaders
PD Ports (UK) has established a new chartered management degree apprenticeship with Teesside University to shape and develop the group’s future leaders.
New CEO for Port of Tyne
The Port of Tyne has appointed Matt Beeton as its new CEO, to become effective in the new year.
New digital technology project aims to work with northeastern UK ports
The Smart Port North East Testbed will bring together digital and industry experts, academia and regional authorities, as well as northeast UK ports to test satellite-based solutions to enable them to become more ‘intelligent’.
SKF and Palumbo Shipyards sign services agreement
The services include mounting, chocking and onsite machining services, alignment services and vibration measurements, as well as geometric and strain gauge alignment measurements.
New terminals may be set up to facilitate cargo handlings, says PQA Chairman
The navigation channels on Port Qasim area offer ample opportunities for establishment of new terminals to provide facilities to international cargo handlings.
J. Lauritzen celebrates work of Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
The company is one of the founding members of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network – which is a global business network working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption that enables fair trade to the benefit of society at large.