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Zhoushan Reports Record Bunkering Volumes

Mar 27, 2019

China's Zhoushan port, off the eastern coastal province of Zheijang, supplied a record 3.59 million tonnes of marine fuel last year, more than double the previous year's level, the state-run China Securities Journal reported on Wednesday.Zhoushan…

Oakland Goes Hybrid for Cleaner Port Ops

Mar 26, 2019

In the latest development, the Port of Oakland announced that its largest marine terminal is converting 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power.  The result is expected to be an annual 45-ton reduction in diesel-related air pollutants…

Piraeus Port Wins Environment Award

Mar 26, 2019

Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) was honored with a Special Award in the 'Environment' category for the 'Environmental Quality Monitoring Programs in collaboration with Academic Institutions and Special Scientific Associates” during the 4th Annual Sustainability Summit 2019…

ESPO Hails EU's Call for $38bln Transport Budget

Mar 26, 2019

The European Seaports Organisation (ESPO) said it strongly supports the European Parliament’s call for an increased transport budget of EUR33.5 bn ($38bln).The budget proposed by the European Commission is insufficient to complete the TEN-T network and to invest in a safe…

PDVSA Oil Port Paralyzed by Another Blackout

Mar 26, 2019

Venezuela's main oil export port of Jose and the country's four crude upgraders have been unable to resume operations following a massive power blackout on Monday, according to industry workers and a union leader close to the facilities.The most recent oil shipment for export…

Thrilling Insights into Cargo Handing in the Port of Hamburg

Mar 26, 2019

On May 10, Port of Hamburg Marketing will be offering those who have always wondered how cargo handling in the Port of Hamburg functions very special company visits to mark Hamburg Port Anniversary. Compiled with help from numerous operators…

17 Konecranes Units for EUROGATE Hamburg

Mar 26, 2019

Konecranes’ relationship with the EUROGATE Group continues with the signing of an order for 17 Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers for EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg. This follows upon the delivery in 2018 of 43 Konecranes Noell Straddle…

Kinder Morgan quits Crude Export Venture

Mar 26, 2019

Kinder Morgan Inc has dropped out of a recently proposed U.S. Gulf Coast deepwater crude export venture, the project's leader Enbridge Inc said on Monday.The $800 million project, known as Texas COLT, is one of eight similar projects proposing facilities that would move U…

Montreal's Viau Terminal Set for Expansion

Mar 26, 2019

The Port of Montreal’s Viau Terminal will undergo a new construction phase to increase its handling capacity to 600,000 TEUs, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and LOGISTEC Corporation said.The project, which is scheduled to be finished by December 2020…

Navis Rolls-out Smart Tech

Mar 25, 2019

The terminal operating systems provider unveiled its new offering, ‘Navis Smart,’ providing new ways for container terminals and carriers alike to capture and process the abundance of available industry data to optimize planning, visibility and asset utilization…

Thessaloniki Port Joins Green Award

Mar 25, 2019

The Port of Thessaloniki becomes the first port to join the Green Award certification program in 2019 to attract and reward green high quality ships.Thessaloniki Port Authority, the operating company that manages the port, said in a press note…

New COSCO Service Between UK, Europe, Russia

Mar 25, 2019

Chinese state-owned shipping and logistics services supplier company COSCO Shipping Lines announced a new COSCO feeder service from St Petersburg, Russia will begin calling at DP World Southampton.'COSCO is to introduce a new weekly call at DP World Southampton…

2018: Record Year for Port of Antwerp

Mar 25, 2019

With a growth of 5.2% in 2018 compared to previous year, the Port of Antwerp has confirmed the earlier forecasts for a 6th consecutive year record.'The confirmation of the port's attractiveness and the consolidation of its position as a global…

TX Refineries Cut Output as Spill Curbs Shipping

Mar 25, 2019

Royal Dutch Shell Plc and LyondellBasell Industries cut production on Monday at their Houston-area oil refineries because of shipping disruptions along a waterway affected by a petrochemical fire and spill, according to people familiar with the matter…

The Port of Ngqura – Nurturing its green status

Mar 25, 2019

Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura is the only port with a green status in the South African port system and maintains this status through a number of innovative measures.“Ngqura is the only South African port that was…

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