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NewsPD Ports plans offshore gateway
PD Ports is planning to develop a large offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs – the Teesport Offshore Gateway.
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NewsCCT adds ninth Gottwald MHC
Combined Cargo Terminals (CCT) in the Netherlands has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbour crane (MHC) in order to meet rising cargo demands and more ambitious CO2 emission targets.
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NewsEsbjerg fairway deepening project completed
The fairway to Denmark’s Port Esbjerg has now been fully deepened. The upgrade enables access for larger vessels, increased cargo volumes and new opportunities in both the energy and defence sectors.
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NewsVolumes slide at Rotterdam
Total cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam fell by 5.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of last year. However, the Porthos project helped bolster breakbulk volumes at the port.
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges cargo volumes slip in Q1 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, the port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 67.7 million tonnes of cargo, a drop of 4 percent compared to the same period last year. The port cites a weak industrial climate and shifting trade flows as reasons for the decline, and called for swift implementation of Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal to safeguard future competitiveness.
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NewsTeesworks quay serves North Sea offshore wind farms
Teesworks’ Steel River Quay is establishing itself as a central hub for the UK’s offshore wind energy industry. Completed in spring 2024 after a building timeframe of two years, the quay has supported major offshore wind projects including Dogger Bank and Hornsea 3, with capabilities tailored to large-scale turbine handling and heavy lift operations.
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NewsPort Esbjerg’s expansion takes shape, partners with Windport
HLPFI has reported extensively on developments at Denmark’s Port Esbjerg, which has grown significanlty over the years. The fifth phase of the port’s expansion has now hit a significant milestone, and it has also entered into a partnership with Norway’s Windport.
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NewsCLdN to boost handling capacity at Killingholme terminal
Shortsea shipping specialist CLdN will boost handling capacity at Killingholme terminal on the River Humber following a multimillion-pound investment, with the project due for completion in the second half of 2026.
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NewsPort NOLA appoints Marino
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Loren Marino as vice president of external affairs and chief of staff.
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NewsKonecranes takes order for pair of ESP.9 MHCs from BMF and expands in Spain
Bulgaria’s BMF Port Burgas (BMF) has ordered two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9 mobile harbour cranes (MHCs), which will enhance the port’s project cargo handling capabilities. Meanwhile, Konecranes has acquired PIMEG, a crane sales and services company in Spain.
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NewsVanguard adds wind blade shunt trailer to roster
South Africa-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist Vanguard has added a specialist wind turbine blade trailer to its fleet.
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NewsPort of Nigg gets funding for heavy-duty quay
Up to GBP10 million (USD12.94 million) worth of investment has been approved by the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to support development of the port of Nigg’s inner east quay.
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NewsCromarty Firth gets government support for expansion
The port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland will receive GBP55 million (USD71 million) in funding from the UK government to support expansion.
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NewsSaguenay Port Authority orders ESP.6B MHC from Konecranes
Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec, Canada, has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B mobile harbour crane (MHC) for a new cargo handling system currently under development.
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NewsBTE gets EU funding to advance WINdQUAY initiative
Buss Terminal Eemshaven (BTE) has received EU funding to increase heavy-duty quay capacity to cater to the growing demands of the offshore wind energy industry.
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NewsMoU signed to develop Puyallup Tribal Terminal
Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and the Puyallup Tribe have joined forces to expand the region’s shipping capacity through construction of a new berth on the East Blair Waterway.
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NewsBlue Water handles blade yoke at Port Esbjerg
Blue Water Shipping has transported and loaded a 300-tonne blade yoke at Denmark’s Port Esbjerg.
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NewsIntegrating cities, ports and rivers amidst global challenges
Taking place March 5-6, 2025, the port of Seville and the International Association of Ports and Cities (AIVP) gathered around 20 representatives from river ports and cities to brainstorm solutions to the challenges of integration between ports and cities.
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NewsKlaipėda gears up for offshore wind with infrastructure overhaul
Klaipėda Port Authority, Lithuania, is pressing ahead with plans to invest EUR308 million (USD334.1 million) in modern infrastructure, maritime business value creation and sustainability solutions.