All Ports and terminals articles – Page 36
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NewsGES invests in Rotterdam
Global Energy Storage (GES) is acquiring part of the Stargate Terminal from Gunvor Group at Europoort in Rotterdam, where it will develop a 20 ha-plus site.
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NewsUS port spending plans emerge
US President Joe Biden will inject USD17 billion into port and waterway improvements as part of the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
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NewsFelixstowe makes electric additions
The UK’s port of Felixstowe has placed orders for 48 battery-powered terminal tractors and 17 zero-emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes.
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NewsGothenburg plans hydrogen facility
Sweden’s port of Gothenburg and Norwegian energy company Statkraft are planning to construct a hydrogen production facility at the port, with operations due to commence in 2023.
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NewsAD Ports signs Egyptian MoU
AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals, the commercial arm of the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation, for the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Safaga port.
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NewsSouth Jersey benefits from USDOT grant
The USA’s Salem Marine Terminal is in line to receive a USD9 million grant from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to expand and improve its services.
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NewsKelly chairs Thames Freeport
Ruth Kelly has been appointed chair of Thames Freeport, UK, effective immediately.
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NewsCMA CGM makes terminal purchase
CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire a 90 percent stake in the Fenix Marine Services (FMS) container terminal in Los Angeles, USA.
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NewsLogistec upgrades at Manatee
North American terminal operator Logistec has ordered two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes for its port of Manatee terminal in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA.
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NewsVolumes grow at Gothenburg
Freight volumes continue to increase at the port of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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NewsC. Steinweg adds Namibian terminal
Earlier this year, C. Steinweg Group opened a port terminal in Walvis Bay, Namibia, to facilitate handling of general, project, breakbulk and bulk cargo to and from the hinterlands of southern Africa.
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NewsVineyard Wind and Semco propose New Bedford base
USA-based Vineyard Wind has partnered with Semco Maritime with the aim of creating an offshore wind service and maintenance hub in New Bedford.
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NewsLong-dwelling cargo fees at Los Angeles and Long Beach
Effective November 1, 2021, an emergency congestion fee will be implemented for all long-dwelling cargo container units at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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NewsThree UK freeports to begin operations
The UK’s Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review announcements confirmed that England’s first three freeports – Humber, Teesside and Thames – will be able to start operations in November.
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NewsMukran orders LHM 550
Mukran Port Terminals at the port of Sassnitz in Germany has purchased a Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane with a maximum lifting capacity up to 144 tonnes.
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NewsLeadership change at SC Ports
South Caroline Ports (SC Ports) has appointed Barbara Melvin as president and ceo following Jim Newsome’s retirement.
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NewsAAPA adds to board
Several port industry leaders have joined the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) board of directors.
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NewsHareket expands at Bautino
Turkey-headquartered Hareket has established a heavy lift terminal at Bautino port in Kazakhstan.
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NewsHPC starts inland waterway survey
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has been commissioned by the German Directorate-General for Waterways and Shipping (GDWS) to conduct a study on information services for ports and terminals.
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NewsCPP to acquire Ports America
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has agreed to acquire North American marine terminal operator Ports America.