Ports News


New Zealand Earthquake: Port & Infrastructure Update

Nov 15, 2016

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising that some ports remain affected following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in central New Zealand.-- PictonAll berths re-opened at Picton over the course of the day.  Some port workers could not reach the port due to landslides closing roads…

Virginia Port Hits Record Volume

Nov 15, 2016

As peak cargo season continues, the Port of Virginia is adding to its record books. In October, the port handled 238,567 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), making it the single-busiest month in the port’s history.In comparison with last October…

MSC Enhances Transpacific Service

Nov 14, 2016

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of its sixth service, named SEQUOIA, from Asia to the U.S. West Coast. The new trade provides a direct connections from South China to Long Beach, as well as a shuttle service…

Port of LA October Volumes Spike Nearly 16%

Nov 14, 2016

Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly 16 percent in October compared to the same period last year, marking the busiest month ever at a Western Hemisphere container port, according to data collected by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)…

Five Large Cranes Delivered to Bulgaria and Egypt

Nov 14, 2016

HANSA HEAVY LIFT has transported five Gottwald mobile harbor cranes, weighing a total of 1,400 metric tonnes, loading them in Denmark and Belgium and delivering them to Bulgaria and Egypt. All five cranes were lifted and stowed fully-erected on deck…

OPDR Revises its Three Morocco Services

Nov 14, 2016

OPDR, as part of the CMA CGM Group, has revised three of its established services connecting Morocco with Northern Europe and Russia: AGAX, DUNKRUS and CISS. Just in time for the Moroccan citrus export season, the services meet the increased…

Large Earthquake Damages New Zealand Ports and Infrastructure

Nov 14, 2016

New Zealand’s largest earthquake in 150 years has led to a number of port and infrastructure issues, advises Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS). The ports of Wellington and Picton suffered damages after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck…

Global Maritime Strengthens Ports & Shipping Department

Nov 14, 2016

Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering has strengthened its Ports & Shipping team with the appointment of Imraan Bux as Principal Port Engineer, based in London. Bux comes to Global Maritime with over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of maritime project engineering…

Holcomb to Speak at Indiana Logistics Summit

Nov 13, 2016

Newly-elected Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will provide special keynote remarks at next week's Indiana Logistics Summit.  The two-day event is scheduled for Nov. 16-17 at the Indiana Convention Center and the Governor-elect will speak at 9 a…

Adani Ports Organizes Trade Meet at Ambur, TN

Nov 12, 2016

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer today said it had organized a trade meet at Ambur, to showcase the capabilities of Katupalli Port, especially the container terminal to the stakeholders.  Amongst the over 50 representatives who attended the meet…

SCA Terminal Inaugurated at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen

Nov 11, 2016

The new SCA Terminal was officially inaugurated during a reception on November 11 at the Port of Kiel’s Ostuferhafen.  The Swedish concerns SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) and Iggesund Paperboard AB (Holmen Group) will use the new forest…

Two Directors Join Port of London Authority Board

Nov 11, 2016

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has announced two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the PLA board: Judith Armitt has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport (in accordance with the Port of London Act); and Darren James has been appointed by the PLA Board…

New Cranes for Helsingborg, St. Petersburg Ports

Nov 10, 2016

Liebherr Maritime Cranes recently delivered a new mobile harbor crane, type LHM 550, to the Port of Helsingborg. In addition, Container Terminal St. Petersburg got two machines of the same type. All three machines are equipped with electric prime movers…

Shipping Recovery Faces Supply/Demand Challenges

Nov 10, 2016

The shipping industry faces a stormy road to recovery, with uneven supply/demand trends set to test the nerve of investors and operators, according to independent research and consultancy firm Maritime Strategies International (MSI).Addressing the Hansa Forum in Hamburg…

Adani Ports Organize Trade Meet in Rajkot

Nov 08, 2016

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and operator’s, container terminal, Mundra, recently organized a trade meet at Rajkot with the intent of showcasing the capabilities of Mundra Port and recent developments thereat…

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