Ports & terminals

T-Ports has provided an update on its Lucky Bay project on the Eyre peninsula (Australia), noting that its bunkers should be ready to receive and export grain for the 2019 harvest.

Rotterdam Port Authority has received approval from the Municipality of Rotterdam and the Ministry of Finance for its proposed participation in the Brazilian Port of Pecém.

Forth Ports Limited’s numerous community projects are recognised as the port operator is shortlisted for the final of the Logistics Awards 2018.

British Ports Association (BPA) launches its sustainable development resolution that aims to promote a sustainable framework in the UK that both allows ports to flourish economically but which also preserves natural habitats.

On Saturday 11 August, the Peak Pegasus dry cargo vessel reached the port of Dalian after being docked off China’s coast for a month, after China’s introduction of hefty tariffs on US goods.

The agreement, for as many as 20 years, was approved 16 August by the Manatee County Port Authority, and ensures property lease payments totalling US$1.8 million for the initial five year term, in addition to wharfage payments for annual cargo throughputs.

This year’s record mid-year results for cargo movement through the Port of Vancouver show balanced, steady growth across most business sectors.

Peel Ports has recently invested a total of £5.4 million to upgrade its handling and storage facilities at the Port of Sheerness, strengthening its existing proposition for Kent’s established grain market.

The Port of Belledune handled 402 172 t in July alone, and have officially broken the record for tonnage handled in one month.

ABP will work with Rolls Royce and Svitzer to develop the innovative technologies and systems needed to operate efficiently and sustainably, well into the 21st century.

The Government of Canada has announced consultations with six First Nations in the Prince Rupert area in advance of a potential sale of Ridley Terminals Inc.

The Port of Coeymans utilises BossTek DustBoss® DB-60™ atomised mist cannons to help manage fugitive dust emissions at the port.

Close to being a record, the amount of cargo handled at the Port of Belledune in June was a 346 710 t.

Redcar Bulk Terminal and PMAC Energy are set to construct a £250 million waste to energy plant, which will create 400 local jobs.

Wind turbine components mark the first delivery to the new breakbulk cargo laydown yard at Port Corpus Christi.