Ports News


68 People Found in Container at Harwich Port

Jun 05, 2015

Men and women of a range of different nationalities were found inside the locked container at Harwich International Port, UK last night. Border police are set to quiz sixty-eight suspected illegal immigrants who were found crammed in the shipping container…

1-Stop’s Port solution adopted by VICT

Jun 04, 2015

Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd (VICT) has chosen to implement the wide range of port community solutions that 1-Stop Connections (1-Stop) have to offer.  1-Stop is already the system of choice at the Port of Melbourne, where…

AAL Expands into Prince Rupert

Jun 03, 2015

AAL, one of the world’s leading global breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift shipping operators, has strengthened its foothold in the oil rich mining region of Northern Alberta, by expanding its popular ‘Pacific Service’ liner route to include the British Columbia Port of Prince Rupert…

APM Terminals Reaffirms Poti Mega-Port Plans

Jun 03, 2015

Speaking at the 4th Annual Black Sea Ports and Shipping Conference 2015 on May 29th on the subject of Black Sea Ports as agents of economic growth for the region, APM Terminals Poti Deputy Managing Director Joseph Crowley discussed the advantages…

Advocating for Seafarers’ Health

Jun 01, 2015

A new Seafarer Wellness Program, made possible by a grant from the New York Community Trust, continues the Institute’s efforts of providing seafarers with support services in port. In 2014, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) began collaborating…

Strike at Peru's Top Port Likely to Stoke Inflation

Jun 01, 2015

A dockworkers strike at Peru's biggest port, Callao, has hit imports of basic goods in the Andean country and will likely stoke inflation, the main exporters association said Monday. The 18-day strike has nearly frozen activities at the…

First Iranian Ship Docks at Oman's Sohar Port

Jun 01, 2015

The first cargo ship delivering Iranian goods docked at the Omani port of Sohar,  a few weeks after Tehran and Muscat opened a new shipping route.  The vessel, titled Genaveh 12,  container with a capacity of 96 TEUs, is the first ship put into operation in the new Iran-Oman shipping line…

Karachi Port Signs MoU with Chinese Port Trust

Jun 01, 2015

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Guangdong Transport Department, China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for strengthening shipping connectivity and establishing cooperation.  The MoU was signed by KPT Chairman Vice Admiral Shafqat…

UASC Launches New Europe-US Service

Jun 01, 2015

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has launched a North Europe - US East Coast (NEU1) service as well as an order of 3,500 reefer containers as part of its ongoing expansion phase.  The new NEU1 service has been added as part of UASC's…

Odisha’s Paradip Port on the Verge of Closure?

Jun 01, 2015

Odisha Cooperation and Excise Minister Damodar Rout today alleged that there has been a big conspiracy to curtail the business of Paradip port in Odisha.  He said the Central government has knowingly hatched a conspiracy to make Odisha’s Paradip port defunct…

HAROPA, an Official Partner for Vinexpo 2015

May 31, 2015

From 14 to 18 June, HAROPA, world top port for wine and spirits, will be an official partner for Vinexpo 2015, a major and inescapable event in the wine and spirit sector.For its first participation in Vinexpo, HAROPA - the alliance of the ports of Paris…

Wage Row Between Argentine Crushers, Companies Reaches Crunch Point

May 29, 2015

Pressure grew on Friday for a resolution to wage talks between exporters and striking crushers in Argentina's Rosario grains hub, with another powerful union threatening to launch its own industrial action on Monday that would paralyze exports…

Chile Customs Strike Ends After 8 Days

May 29, 2015

A customs strike in Chile that had held up exports and imports for over a week has ended after the union said on Friday it had come to an agreement with the government. Fruit and salmon exporters and small businesses who rely on import stock were particularly hard hit by the stoppage…

Kalmar to Debut its latest at TOC Europe Exhibition

May 29, 2015

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will introduce yet another port industry first during the upcoming TOC Europe exhibition in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. On 9 June, ONE is coming.  Automation is widely accepted as the way towards improved productivity…

L.A., Long Beach Create Supply Chain Working Groups

May 29, 2015

Seeking new supply chain efficiencies, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced the creation of working groups focusing on peak operations and terminal optimization to develop ways to strengthen the competitiveness of the San Pedro Bay port complex…

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