Ports and Terminals news – Page 7
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NewsCastelein to depart Port of Rotterdam Authority
Allard Castelein is stepping down as ceo of the Port of Rotterdam Authority this summer after nearly a decade in service. Boudewijn Siemons, currently chief operating officer (coo), will become interim ceo, effective July 15.
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NewsFagioli to support Calvados offshore wind farm
Italian transport engineering specialist Fagioli has been contracted by Saipem to handle the marshalling yard operations for the Calvados offshore wind farm.
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NewsEriksson named CEO at the port of Gothenburg
Gothenburg Port Authority in Sweden has appointed Göran Eriksson as its ceo, effective August 7.
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NewsPorts of Indiana selects port directors
Ports of Indiana in the USA has appointed George Ott as port director in Jeffersonville and Jason May as port director in Mount Vernon.
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NewsArgentia secures second major offshore wind contract
The port of Argentia, Canada, has secured its second major contract in support of US offshore wind energy developments, and Mammoet is positioning equipment at the gateway.
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NewsGPA elects board officers as ports boost breakbulk capabilities
The USA’s Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has elected Kent Fountain as chairman of the board, Alec Poitevint as vice chairman, and Chris Womack as secretary-treasurer, effective July 1.
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NewsTyne Dock Enterprise Park gets government support
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership has made a GBP4 million (USD4.96 million) investment into the port of Tyne’s Tyne Dock Enterprise Park.
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NewsG2 Ocean reaffirms commitment to Brake
Since July 2022, shipping line G2 Ocean’s inbound and outbound North American service has been calling at the port of Brake, Germany. The carrier has now affirmed its cooperation with terminal provider J. Müller having signed a strategic partnership agreement.
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NewsForth Ports progresses with Leith renewables hub
UK-based Forth Ports has started construction of a marine berth at the port of Leith, as it progresses with its plans to create Scotland’s largest renewables hub.
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NewsŚwinoujście plans wind energy terminal
Poland’s Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority (ZMPSiŚ) and Orlen Neptun, PKN Orlen’s offshore wind energy development company, are progressing with the construction of a wind energy terminal.
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NewsVan der Vlist takes delivery of its LHM 550
The Netherlands-based Van der Vlist has taken delivery of its Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane at the port of Moerdijk.
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NewsUK ports on path to sustainability
UK-based port operators are committing to sustainability goals and investing in greener handling equipment.
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NewsConstruction under way at Colonel’s Island Terminal
Construction is progressing at the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island facility, where USD250 million is being invested to increase ro-ro capacity and throughput.
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NewsLower Saxony seaports ready for wind energy expansion
The working group of Lower Saxony seaports in Germany has commissioned a study that examines how the ports can best support the German energy transition, notably the expansion of wind energy.
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NewsLong Beach unveils Pier Wind project plans
The port of Long Beach in the USA has unveiled plans for a floating offshore wind facility to support California’s clean energy development.
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NewsJaxport issues RFP at its Talleyrand terminal
The Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) in USA has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a long-term lease of up to 79 acres (32 ha) at its Talleyrand Marine Terminal.
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NewsPangea moves to acquire terminal operations
USA-based Pangea Logistics Solutions has agreed to acquire marine port terminal operations in Port Everglades, the port of Palm Beach, and the port of Baltimore from Host Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of T. Parker Host.
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NewsTIPC breaks ground for wind energy pre-assembly wharves
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) has allocated approximately USD114 million for the construction of two heavy lift wharves at the port of Taichung.
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NewsPort of Gothenburg buys 5 percent stake in Västvind
The port of Gothenburg has purchased 5 percent of the shares in Eolus’s Västvind offshore wind project, which is situated outside the Swedish city.
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NewsSlight decline in throughput for the port of Rotterdam
Throughput at the port of Rotterdam declined slightly in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with containers and breakbulk cargoes registering a drop in volumes.