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Madrid Maersk Breaks Antwerp Record

Jun 12, 2017

A new record was set in the Deurganck dock in the port of Antwerp Friday morning, June 9, when the Madrid Maersk moored there for the first time.  With a length of 399 metres and a capacity of 20,568 TEU it is the largest container ship ever to call at the port…

Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates New Projects at Kamarajar Port

Jun 12, 2017

The Indian Union Minister of Shipping Nitin Gadkari has said that an investment of INR  2500bn (USD 39bn) is being made in Tamil Nadu under Sagarmala program.  Of this Rs.39,000 crore will be for port modernization, Rs.55,000 crore for port connectivity and Rs…

SC Ports Post Record May Box Volumes

Jun 09, 2017

Port on pace for highest-ever FY container volume; Inland Port Greer has record month   The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the highest May container volume in its history, pushing fiscal year-to-date volumes past the port's…

Design Contract Awarded for SC Container Terminal

Jun 09, 2017

AECOM said it has been chosen by the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) to provide detailed design services for the new Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. Container Terminal at the Port of Charleston.  “Extending AECOM’s dedication to delivering…

India's Plan to Develop Iranian Port Faces US Headwinds

Jun 09, 2017

Western manufacturers are shying away from supplying equipment for an Iranian port that India is developing for fear the United States may reimpose sanctions on Tehran, Indian officials say, dealing a blow to New Delhi's strategic ambitions in the region…

India's Sagarmala Moves to Implementation Stage

Jun 08, 2017

The flagship programme of Indian Ministry of Shipping – Sagarmala, has moved from the conceptualization and planning to the implementation stage. The Sagarmala project is introduces to harness India's 7,500-km coastline will promote port-led development in the country…

UPS Suspends Transits To and From Qatar in Arab Nations

Jun 08, 2017

The United Parcel Service Inc said it will suspend the transit of goods to and from Qatar in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain amid an ongoing dispute in the region. 'We will continue to monitor for any potential service impact with regards to air…

Barcelona Welcomes AIDAperla

Jun 08, 2017

AIDAperla - the youngest member of the AIDA Cruises fleet - reached the port of Barcelona via the western Mediterranean on June 7, 2017, as part of its 'Welcome Cruises'. During AIDAperla’s maiden season, Barcelona is, alongside Palma de Mallorca…

Cavotec Automated Mooring and Charging for E-Ferries

Jun 08, 2017

Cavotec's MoorMaster automated mooring and Automatic Plug-in System (APS) are set to enter service with a hybrid battery-powered ferry in Finland, delivering substantial operational efficiencies and reducing environmental impact.The Electra…

Maritime Partners Aim to Increase Opportunities for Women

Jun 08, 2017

Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International) and Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (The Institute) are partnering to increase the professional competence and enhance educational opportunities for women in the maritime industry…

Port Everglades’ Terminal 25 Will Get a Facelift

Jun 07, 2017

An investment of more than $100 million from Broward County's Port Everglades will facilitate a complete makeover of Cruise Terminal 25, which will continue to be a preferential berth for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (RCCL) as part of a new…

Ahlqvist Appointed Cruise Terminal Manager in Visby

Jun 07, 2017

Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, has employed Henrik Ahlqvist as terminal manager for the new cruise terminal in Visby. The new cruise terminal will open in April 2018. Henrik Ahlqvist will be responsible for the cruise terminal and associated operations…

Abu Dhabi Port Eases Restrictions on Tankers Going to and from Qatar

Jun 07, 2017

Abu Dhabi port authorities have eased restrictions on oil tankers going to and from Qatar, according to industry sources and shipping circulars seen by Reuters on Wednesday.Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Authority issued a new circular on Wednesday removing previous restrictions on non-Qatar owned…

Antwerp Mulls China Collaboration

Jun 07, 2017

Antwerp Port Authority signed a collaboration agreement with the port of Caofeidian in China.  The collaboration forms part of the “One Belt One Road” project in which China seeks to connect its main ports and industrial cities more closely…

Antwerp-German Freight Services Grow

Jun 07, 2017

68.1 million tonnes of cargo were transported between the seaport of Antwerp and Germany during 2016. This represents growth of approx. 4 million tonnes or 6.1 percent compared to the previous year.  Thus Europe’s second-largest seaport…

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