Ports and Terminals news – Page 14
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NewsAgreement reached for German port workers
In the 10th round of negotiations, trade union Ver.di and ZDS (the association of German sea port operators) reached an agreement, ending fears of further strike action. The same cannot be said for the port of Felixstowe in the UK, where strike action has the potential to escalate.
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NewsUHL delivers mobile harbour cranes to Newcastle
Two mobile harbour cranes have arrived at the port of Newcastle, Australia, aboard UHL Fighter.
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NewsABP brings in Power-Hosking for Talbot transformation
Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Graeme Power-Hosking as the lead for the Port Talbot Transformation Programme, effective September 8.
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NewsRecord heavy lift for RSGT
The Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) at Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudia Arabia has handled its heaviest containerised unit – a 105-tonne rotor shipment.
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NewsTransnet plans port development
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is calling on port and rail developers to respond to its request for qualification (RFQ) for the design, funding and construction of a greenfield, deepwater port and associated infrastructure in the Northern Cape Province.
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NewsDenholm expands in Belfast
Scruttons (NI), part of Denholm Logistics Group, has acquired the Belfast-based specialist steel stevedoring company William Reid.
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NewsFully electric tug delivered to POAL
Damen’s first all-electric harbour tug, the RSD-E Tug 2513, has been delivered to the Ports of Auckland (POAL).
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NewsStrike action confirmed at Felixstowe
Over 1,900 workers at the port of Felixstowe – the UK’s largest container port – will begin eight days of strike action on Sunday August 21, ending on August 29, after pay talks failed to reach a satisfactory conclusion.
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NewsUECC and Svitzer partner on biofuels
UECC is expanding the use of carbon-neutral biofuels in its logistics chain through a partnership with towage provider Svitzer.
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NewsPortico launches haulage arm with eight HGVs
Portsmouth, UK-based cargo terminal operator Portico has launched a haulage service with a fleet of eight heavy-goods vehicles.
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NewsPort of Virginia traffic continues to climb
The USA’s port of Virginia has reported a record-breaking year for cargo volumes, with breakbulk traffic also climbing.
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NewsOffshore foundations depart Le Havre
On July 29, the first convoy carrying three gravity-based foundations for France’s Fécamp offshore wind farm left Haropa’s port of Le Havre.
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NewsPort Esbjerg completes first Kaskasi load out at latest facility
A new pre-assembly site developed by Siemens Gamesa and Port Esbjerg (Denmark) has conducted its first load-out – offshore wind energy equipment destined for RWE’s Kaskasi project.
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NewsStrike action looms at Felixstowe
The UK’s largest container port, Felixstowe, could be affected by strike action at some point during August. The gateway hopes to come to a resolution with workers.
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NewsInchcape in Kennedy Hunter acquisition
Inchcape Shipping Services has agreed to buy port agency provider Kennedy Hunter in Belgium from Conti-Lines Group.
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NewsStrong start for port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam reported strong throughput figures for the first half of this year. Breakbulk traffic continues to grow, and investments are being made to secure Europe’s energy independence.
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NewsAppointments to Long Beach commission
The port of Long Beach has appointed Sharon L. Weissman as harbour commission president, Bobby Olvera Jr as vice president and Bonnie Lowenthal as secretary.
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NewsInvestment flows in Bilbao
The port authority of Bilbao will invest approximately EUR35 million (USD35.5 million) this year, as the Spanish port focuses on increasing sustainability and improving accessibility.
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NewsGhana begins inland port construction
Ghana has started work on the construction of an inland marine port and an accompanying industrial park as part of the Trans-Volta Logistics Corridor.
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NewsStrong 2022 for Georgia Ports Authority
Fiscal year 2022 proved to be another record-breaker for Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).