Ports News


First New Crane Begins Work at Port of Savannah

Mar 25, 2018

The first of Georgia Ports Authority’s four new Neo-Panamax cranes came online this week, bringing GPA’s operating fleet to 27 — more than any other single terminal in the nation. “Georgia’s ports are dedicated to staying a step ahead of market demand…

DP World Wins Congo Port Concession

Mar 25, 2018

DP World, the Dubai-based ports operator, announced it has won a 30-year concession for the management and development of a port project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  The port operator will set up joint venture with the Central…

Ponstein Appointed on Port of New Orleans Board

Mar 24, 2018

Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Charles H. Ponstein to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans as the St. Bernard Parish representative on the seven-member regional board. Ponstein was sworn in during today’s monthly Board meeting and will serve a five-year term succeeding William T…

Kwan re-elected vice chair, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board

Mar 24, 2018

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board of directors has re-elected Eugene Kwan as vice chair for a third term commencing March 25, 2018. Mr. Kwan was appointed to the board of directors by the federal minister of transport as recommended by the Port User Group Nominating Committee…

APM Terminals for Better Suppy Chain in Mexico

Mar 23, 2018

APM Terminals celebrates its first year of working with customers in Mexico this month. With advanced technology and sustainable solutions, Lázaro Cárdenas is the country’s first semi-automated terminal designed to make Mexican supply chains more efficient…

Rotterdam Port Begins Construction of Container Exchange Route

Mar 23, 2018

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has started constructing the infrastructure for the Container Exchange Route (CER). The CER will link the deepsea container terminals, empty depots, rail terminals and distribution companies at Maasvlakte.  The…

Container Volume Growth Continues in North Carolina

Mar 23, 2018

North Carolina Ports reports a boost in container volumes at the Port of Wilmington continues a recent growth trend at the port, where box volumes are currently up 31 percent in fiscal year 2018 and year to date volume in January and February is up 58 percent…

AAPA Elects William Friedman As 2018-19 Board Chairman

Mar 23, 2018

Friedman is Port of Cleveland's President & CEO. At its 2018 Spring Conference on March 20, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)—the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas—elected William D. Friedman, president…

US Core Capital Goods Orders, Shipments Jump in February

Mar 23, 2018

New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods rebounded more than expected in February after two straight monthly declines and shipments surged, which could temper expectations of a sharp slowdown in business spending on equipment in the first quarter…

Global Ports Collaborate on Clean Air Solutions

Mar 23, 2018

Participants from ports around the Pacific Rim, Asia, the Americas, and Europe gathered in Los Angeles this week to discuss innovations and best practices for reducing emissions from port-related operations.  The two-day Pacific Ports Clean…

Novorossiisk Loadings Suspended Due to Storm

Mar 23, 2018

Russian oil pipeline monopoly Transneft said on Friday oil loadings from the port of Novorossiisk were suspended due to a storm.(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin Writing by Christian Lowe and Mark Potter)

Antwerp Port Pushes Onshore Power for Ships

Mar 22, 2018

The Antwerp Port Authority aims to create the necessary conditions to supply onshore power for seagoing ships in the port. In order to realize this ambition, it will sign two agreements on Friday, 23 March, during the World Ports Sustainabaility Program-event in Antwerp…

Savannah Port's First Super Crane Starts Up

Mar 22, 2018

The first of Georgia Ports Authority's four new Neo-Panamax cranes came online this week, bringing GPA's operating fleet to 27 - more than any other single terminal in the nation.'Georgia's ports are dedicated to staying a step ahead of market demand…

DP World, Tata Group Mull Cooperation Opportunities

Mar 21, 2018

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DP World, has met senior  executives from India’s Tata Group to explore opportunities for cooperation, knowledge sharing and best practice. Discussions covered logistics and supply chain operations…

ZIM Upgrades ZCP, Rolls-out CFX Service

Mar 21, 2018

The biggest cargo shipping company in Israel ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) upgrades ZIM Container Service Pacific (ZCP) and Introduces a New Service (CFX) Connecting Jamaica, Florida & Canada.  'ZIM is pleased to announce a change…

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