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First LNG Transhipment at Zeebrugge Terminal

May 03, 2018

For the first time liquefied natural gas from Sabetta on the Siberian peninsula Yamal, was transhipped simultaneously in Zeebrugge from an ice class vessel (ARC7) into a conventional LNG carrier for further transport to Asia on May 01 Tuesday…

Amsterdam Port Becoming a Smart Global Hub

May 03, 2018

The growing number of construction projects in the Greater Amsterdam Area has created a need for a smart and efficient method for transporting materials to building sites.  In an effort to meet this demand, the City of Amsterdam, Port of Amsterdam…

South Asia Gateway Terminal Welcomes ONE Service

May 03, 2018

Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced its new EC5 route calling at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Headquartered in Singapore, Ocean Network Express was established on July 7, 2017 through the integration of 'K' Line…

Kenyan Fishermen Win Millions for Loss of Rights to New Port

May 03, 2018

Activists hailed a Kenyan court for ordering that almost 5,000 fishermen at a 14th century World Heritage Site receive millions in compensation for the loss of traditional fishing rights due to the construction of a major port.The fishermen in Lamu…

Kingston Wharf Site Up for Rent

May 03, 2018

An opportunity for marine industry on the River Medina has arisen at the Cowes Harbor Commission (CHC) owned Kingston Wharf site in East Cowes, for the rental of 1.5 acres of prime waterfront storage land with all-tide deep-water access and wharfage…

Sweden’s New Freight Port to Open in 2020

May 03, 2018

The Stockholm Norvik Port will open in 2020. The halfway stage has been reached and there is an incredible amount of activity at the construction site, where buildings, bridges and quays are emerging, while the route for the railway track is simultaneously being prepared…

EMAC and GCCCAC Hold Arbitration and Insurance Workshop

May 03, 2018

Working with the GCCCAC, EMAC has set out to bring together the regional maritime and arbitration community to examine arbitration in maritime and maritime insurance during a two day workshop, from 2-3 May at the EMAC premises.The workshop, conducted in Arabic…

Noatum Maritime Opens Houston Office

May 03, 2018

Noatum Maritime Services, the maritime services division of Noatum Maritime, has opened new offices in Houston (US) including commercial offices and a warehouse through its Marmedsa Oil & Gas division.Initially, Marmedsa USA will focus on the…

Malta Freeport Orders Fifteen RTGs

May 03, 2018

Malta Freeport Terminals, one of the busiest ports in Europe, has ordered 15 Konecranes Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes as part of its steady expansion. The first cranes will be delivered at the end of 2018 and the rest during beginning of 2019…

JAXPORT Container Volumes Continue Double-digit Growth

May 03, 2018

During the first six months of fiscal year 2018, JAXPORT recorded 27 percent growth in total container shipments over the same period last year, moving 634,460 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU). JAXPORT’s fiscal year runs October 1 through September 30…

Ethiopia Will Take a Stake of Port Sudan

May 03, 2018

Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed on a deal that will allow the Horn of Africa nation to take a stake of Port Sudan, Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.The deal was reached on Thursday in Khartoum in a meeting between Ethiopia's Prime…

Tug Delivery Kicks Off Major Project in Russia

May 03, 2018

With the loading of eight custom-made Damen tugs, German heavy lift company Combi Lift reached a milestone in the Gazprom Amur Gas Processing Plant Project in Russia. This officially marks the transition period between the project’s planning and implementation stages…

Milaha Rolls Out Qatar-Iraq Direct Container Feeder Service

May 02, 2018

Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics conglomerate Milaha has announced the launch of a direct container feeder service between Qatar and Iraq.  The new service, which will be an expansion of the existing Qatar-Kuwait service that the company launched last year…

Hapag-Lloyd Focuses on Africa

May 02, 2018

Hapag-Lloyd celebrated the official opening of its new office in Tema, the most important port city in Ghana. Beginning immediately, Hapag-Lloyd will manage all its activities in West Africa from this location. “I’m very pleased that our…

Kalmar Introduces Fully Electric Terminal Tractor

May 02, 2018

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has introduced an electric version of its Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor. The Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor is designed for trailer-handling operations in dispersed warehouses, container terminals and other…

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