ABP South Wales transitions to new ISO standard
ABP South Wales has achieved a new ISO 9001:2015 standard for bulk handling operations.
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Port of Antwerp to share its expertise with Brazil
The Port of Antwerp signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brazilian minister of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation for the development of specialised training centres for maritime professionals.
UK ports: report reveals £1.7 billion worth of infrastructure in development pipeline
The British Ports Association publishes a new report which reveals that UK ports and terminals have approximately £1.7 billion worth of port infrastructure development in the pipeline.
Strong year for Port of Rotterdam Authority prompts start of ambitious investment programme
Chief Financial Officer at the Port of Rotterdam Authority reflects on the Port’s strong results for 2017 and details the scope this leaves for further progression.
OBA creates space for new operations
The Dutch terminal operator's decision to clear a section of its coal-handling site, in order to diversify into other dry bulk commodities, was prompted by reduced demand for coal storage.
UK Ambassador visits King Abdullah Port
The UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Simon Collis, met the CEO of King Abdullah Port, Rayan Qutub, to discuss cooperation opportunities in re-export zones and logistics services amongst other areas.
New Liebherr Material Handler crane for Port of Ayr
ABP’s Port of Ayr in Scotland (UK) celebrates the delivery of a new Liebherr Materials Handler crane.
Russian Federation Deputy Minister of transport visits Vostochny Port
The Russian Federation’s Deputy Minister of Transport made a visit to Russia’s JSC Vostochny Port to see its measures for the improvement of environmental safety for coal transshipment
Port of Antwerp and Port of Douala to collaborate over next five years
The agreement comes less than a week after the Belgian port signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Dakar, Senegal.
North Rhine-Westphalia and Port of Rotterdam Authority to build logistics connections
The German state’s Traffic Minister visited the port of Rotterdam yesterday, and the two parties hope to sign an agreement later this year.
Port of Liverpool: new warehouse to be built to meet UK chocolate demand
Peel Ports Group is to build a new warehouse at the Port of Liverpool to accommodate the growing demand for cocoa beans in the UK.
Port of Antwerp and Port of Dakar cement partnership
On Friday 2nd March, the port authorities of Antwerp and Dakar port signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will enable further close collaboration.
‘Fully immersive’ training simulator welcomed across the quayside at Port of Tilbury
The simulator is part of the ‘Attention to Logistics’ training programme for ex-service men and women.
Konecranes strengthens bulk handling presence in Japan
Miike Port Logistics has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald Model 4 mobile harbour crane, which will be used for bulk handling – primarily of coal and coconut husk – at the Japanese port of Miike.
2017: Port of Bilbao reports 7% rise in port traffic with significant growth in dry bulk
The Port of Bilbao reports a 7% growth in traffic for the year in 2017, the largest yearly tonnage increase since 2006, with significant increases in dry cargo.