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Amsterdam Becomes Destination for Superyachts

May 28, 2018

HISWA Holland Yachting Group and Port of Amsterdam are making real their ambition to establish Amsterdam more firmly as a major destination for superyachts.  The diversity in berths located in the heart of the city centre, combined with…

Hamburg Port Equips for Future

May 28, 2018

In the last business year, the high quality services provided by the Port of Hamburg’s operators has lead to a stable handling result comparable with the previous year.  With the impending adjustment to the Elbe fairway, potential for growth will be enhanced…

National Maritime Day Celebrates the Benefits of Waterborne Transportation

May 25, 2018

The maritime industry is the lifeblood of United States trade, delivering goods throughout North America and around the world. National Maritime Day, Tuesday, May 22, 2018, recognizes the benefits the maritime industry provides in the U.S. and celebrates those who work on the water…

Allianz Expands, Improves Project Cargo Coverage

May 25, 2018

With an increased demand for large-scale production facility and infrastructure projects worldwide, the transport of high-value, critical equipment to these project sites has become more intricate and complex. To meet this growing need,…

U.S. Alarmed by Strike on Turkish Ship Delivering Wheat to Yemen

May 25, 2018

The United States said on Friday it was concerned about a Houthi missile strike on a Turkish vessel carrying wheat to Yemen this month and another attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea.'The United States is alarmed by the Houthi missile…

HAROPA Re-elected Best Seaport in Europe in 2018

May 25, 2018

The port stakeholders and experts in the supply chain of the Asia-Pacific zone have renewed their trust to HAROPA for the 6th time (HAROPA is the 5th North-European port complex grouping together the ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris): HAROPA…

Port of Oakland Online Shipping Platform Goes Live

May 25, 2018

A one-stop, online gateway to the Port of Oakland went live.  The Port said its new tech platform, called the Oakland Portal, would provide a single point of entry to seaport operations. It’s believed to be an industry first in the quest to digitize containerized cargo transportation…

FreightWeek STL Focuses on State of the Barge Industry

May 25, 2018

The state of the barge industry was among the first educational sessions offered to attendees of FreightWeek STL, a four-day conference hosted by Inland Marine Expo (IMX), Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) and St. Louis Regional Freightway…

Ocean Network Express Calls APM Terminals Mumbai

May 25, 2018

NYK ARTEMIS, part of Ocean Network Express’s (ONE) PS3 service made its maiden call at APM Terminals’ Gateway Terminals of India (GTI)  offers connectivity to the Far-east Asian ports along with United States West Coast ports of Oakland and Los Angeles…

Italy’s First, Fully-Automated Gantry Cranes Reach Vado Ligure

May 24, 2018

Italy’s first ARMG (Automated rail mounted gantry cranes) have reached APM Terminals Vado Ligure. These will be used in the new Container Terminal due for completion in 2019. The long journey to Italy started in China in January and included stops in South Africa and the UK…

Gambian President Barrow Visits Antwerp Port

May 24, 2018

A collaboration agreement was signed on Thursday 24 May, in the port of Antwerp between on the one side Port of Antwerp International (PAI), the consultancy and investment subsidiary of Antwerp Port Authority, and APEC, its maritime training centre…

Sugar Stocks at Brazilian Ports 'Near Zero'

May 24, 2018

Sugar stocks at the main exporting ports in Brazil, the world's largest producer and exporter of the sweetener, are 'near zero' due to truckers' protests in the country, industry group Unica said on Thursday.In a statement, Unica said that if protests do not end…

Meet the Digital, Zero Emission Cargo Solution

May 24, 2018

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Yara entered into an agreement in which Kalmar will deliver fully autonomous equipment, software and services for a unique, fully digitalized container handling solution at Yara's Porsgrunn facility in Norway.This…

Hamburg Süd Adjusts EMCS Service

May 24, 2018

Hamburg Süd is revising the sequence of ports in its EMCS service between Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and North Europe. Beginning in June, weekly calls will be made at the following ports as part of the EMCS service: Puerto Moin…

Liebherr LHM 420 for Shannon Foynes Port Company

May 24, 2018

Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) has taken delivery of a new Liebherr Mobile Harbor Crane LHM 420, which was delivered fully assembled by sea from Liebherr’s factory in Rostock.Shannon Foynes Port Company opted for a new Liebherr mobile harbor crane type LHM 420…

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