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Lerwick Port Authority Advances New Capital Projects

Aug 01, 2024

Lerwick Port Authority announced it is seeking consents for a series of new capital projects in the latest phase of development planned for Shetland’s principal commercial harbor.License applications and scoping reports are being submitted to…

Trafigura-Entara Consortium to Buy French Refinery

Aug 01, 2024

Rhone Energies, a consortium of commodity trader Trafigura and Entara LLC, has agreed with ExxonMobil's ESSO SAF to buy the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals in France.'Discussions with the relevant authorities…

Kevin King Takes Over as TT Club CEO

Aug 01, 2024

Transport and logistics insurer TT Club announced Thursday that Kevin King has stepped into the role as CEO, succeeding Charles Fenton effective August 1.Originally based in the U.S., King has long held positions within Thomas Miller managed businesses…

New Cranes at ICTSI’s Manila Flagship Terminal Now Fully Operational

Jul 31, 2024

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes.“The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant step forward to MICT’s expansion and modernization. Their addition enables us to handle cargo loads more efficiently…

Electric Trash Skimmers Installed in Port of Long Beach

Jul 31, 2024

California's Port of Long Beach is working with one of its tenants to remove surface pollution from the water.Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), part of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX, recently installed two electric trash skimmers at its dock in Terminal 2…

Nhava Sheva Terminals Powered with 11 MW Green Energy

Jul 31, 2024

DP World announced it has executed the open access sourcing of green power at its Nhava Sheva terminals, Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) and Nhava Sheva India Gateway Terminal (NSIGT), starting from July 1, 2024.  Electricity generated remotely is integrated into the state grid…

Panama Canal to Increase Transit Slots as Droughts Ease

Jul 30, 2024

The Panama Canal expects to increase the number of daily transit slots for vessels to 36 from the current 34 beginning in September, the canal's deputy administrator said, as rains allow authorities to ease drought-imposed restrictions.Panama experienced its third-driest year on record in 2023…

Forth Ports Trials New Deep Water Berth

Jul 30, 2024

The 293-meter-long Carnival Legend cruise vessel called into Forth Ports’ new deep water berth in Leith. The 88,500 tonne cruise vessel, with around 3,000 passengers and crew on board, was berthed as part of the first full marine trial using the new outer berth…

Enterprise Expanding Houston Ship Channel Export Facility in Texas

Jul 30, 2024

Enterprise Products Partners LP on Tuesday said it is expanding Texas' Houston Ship Channel export facility in response to continued strong customer demand for natural gas liquids.The expanded service is expected to begin by the end of 2026…

ZIM Opens USA Headquarters in Virginia Beach

Jul 30, 2024

Israeli ocean carrier ZIM celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va.'We are excited to open our new U.S.A. headquarters in Virginia Beach. This milestone is a testament to our commitment to growth and innovation…

Mammoet Selected as Exclusive Heavy-Lift Supplier to UK’s Largest Freeport Teesworks

Jul 30, 2024

Heavy lift and transport services firm Mammoet has entered into agreement to become the exclusive contractor for the provision of heavy lift and transport services at Steel River Quay, which lies at the heart of the Teesworks industrial zone in Teesside…

Novatek's Murmansk LNG Project to Initially Have Two Lines Per Year

Jul 29, 2024

Russian natural gas giant Novatek's Murmansk LNG project is expected to have two lines of 6.8 million tonnes per year each, draft project documentation seen by Reuters showed on Monday.Construction of the Murmansk LNG project in Russia's Arctic is scheduled for 2027-2030…

Konecranes to Build Port Cranes in the US

Jul 29, 2024

Finnish company Konecranes on Monday announced it is establishing a network of partners including steel structure providers and subcontractors to build port cranes in the United States in the coming years.The long-term plan was started as part of a series of initiatives from the U…

COSCO Shipping, Fortescue to Build Green Fuel Supply Chain

Jul 29, 2024

China's COSCO Shipping Corporation has signed a preliminary agreement with Australia's Fortescue to jointly build a green fuel supply chain to help reduce pollution from the shipping industry, the Chinese company said on Monday.The memorandum…

Construction Underway for Maritime Innovation Center in Seattle

Jul 28, 2024

Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Maritime Innovation Center.Central to this endeavor is the adaptive reuse of the historic Ship Supply Building, now elevated and relocated to make way for new foundation pilings…

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