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Vietnam Welcomes World's Largest Container Ship

Jan 17, 2019

CMA CGM Marco Polo, the largest container ship in the world, docked at the major international seaport Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) in the southern Vietnamese province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, commencing a new weekly service to transfer cargo directly from Vietnam to Northern Europe…

Port Canaveral Moves Ahead with Cruise Terminal 3

Jan 17, 2019

Florida's Canaveral Port Authority has awarded a $108.5m contract to Ivey’s Construction for building its new Cruise Terminal 3 project.The contract agreement has been approved by the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners.Ivey’s was the low bidder to build a two-story…

Pilbara Ports Authority Shortlists Two for Port Hedland Expansion

Jan 15, 2019

Australia's Pilbara Ports Authority has short-listed two respondents interested in investing to build and operate a new general cargo facility at the Port of Port Hedland.Located at Lumsden Point, at the south eastern end of the inner harbour…

CDP, Fincantieri and Snam Join for Innovation of Ports

Jan 15, 2019

Italian investment bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the largest shipbuilder in Europe Fincantieri and natural gas transmission company Snam teamed up to innovate port facilities in Italy and develop sustainable technologies for maritime transport…

MICT Gets Eco-Friendly RTGs

Jan 14, 2019

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has received four of 16 new hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTG) as part of the Company’s long-term investment in capacity enhancement and environmental efficiency…

Singapore: Container Throughput Grew by 8.7% in 2018

Jan 14, 2019

The Port of Singapore maintained a stable performance in 2018. Container throughput grew by 8.7 per cent to 36.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), and total cargo throughput remained stable at 630 million tonnes.Singapore also retained its position as the world’s leading bunkering port…

Phoenix Petroleum to Build Philippines First LNG Terminal

Jan 11, 2019

Philippines fuel retailing firm Phoenix Petroleum said it won government approval to build the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in partnership with China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC).The Department of Energy…

Polskie LNG Commences Bid for Terminal

Jan 10, 2019

Polskie LNG, the owner and operator of the Swinoujscie, Poland LNG terminal has published the contract notice that officially commences the tender procedure with the view to select the contractor for the terminal expansion.Polskie LNG officially…

APM Terminals Makes Progess in Poti Sea Port Expansion

Jan 10, 2019

In Georgia, APM Terminals Poti and Poti New Terminals Consortium have submitted a conceptual design for a first stage construction permit for the expansion of the Poti Sea Port.The plans were received by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia…

McCarthy to Build Container Yard at Port Houston

Jan 08, 2019

US-based construction company McCarthy Building Companies began construction in Oct. on a new container yard within Port Houston, located in Pasadena, Texas.According to a press release from the 150 years old company, the project with Port Houston…

Container Terminal Operators Forms Hong Kong Seaport Alliance

Jan 08, 2019

Hongkong International Terminals Limited, Modern Terminals Limited, COSCO-HIT Terminals (Hong Kong) Limited, and Asia Container Terminals Limited jointly announced the formation of the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (The Seaport Alliance).The joint…

Wharf-Building Equipment Arrives Antarctica

Jan 04, 2019

A cargo ship loaded with 4,500 tonnes of steel and construction equipment required to build a new Antarctic wharf has arrived at British Antarctic Survey (BAS)'s Rothera Research Station.Staff awaiting its arrival cheered as the DS Wisconsin pulled alongside…

Great Lakes Bags Corpus Christi VLCC Channel Deal

Jan 04, 2019

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation announced the receipt of a $93 million contract award for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project.Dredging to deepen the entrance channel will commence during the second quarter of 2019 with completion expected in early 2020 said Great Lakes…

Newcastle Bulk Terminal Reaches Key Milestone

Jan 03, 2019

Australia’s new east coast supply chain alternative Port of Newcastle has marked an important milestone in the development of the Newcastle Bulk Terminal.A press release from the company said that the dismantling of the old ship unloaders is now complete…

ONE Sets Productivity Record at PSA Terminal

Jan 03, 2019

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and PSA Singapore (PSA) jointly celebrated the highest productivity record of ONE’s containership – “NYK SWAN”, at the PSA Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Terminal.The Singapore-based shipping company said in a press release that over 6…

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Mexico Expands Its Largest Port in Bet on Economic Growth and Global Trade

Mexico Expands Its Largest Port in Bet on Economic Growth and Global Trade

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Drewry: Global Container Shipping Volume to Fall 1% in Response to Trump Trade Policies

Drewry: Global Container Shipping Volume to Fall 1% in Response to Trump Trade Policies

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