Southampton's role as a UK regional gateway confirmed by arrival of two 13,000 teu container carriers at the same time.Southampton’s strategic role as a regional gateway for the new generation of ultra-large container ships (ULCS) was reinforced…
Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to intensify investment programme for Port Vision 2030 in light of increased financial returns.In the first half year, the Port of Rotterdam Authority result increased by €21 million to €119 million (22%)…
Mozambiquan port city of Nacala (SE coast of Africa) is undergoing rapid change and development that will impact on Nampula province and the country in general.Plans include the slated development by Brazilian mining giant Vale to build a new coal terminal at Nacala-a-Velha…
International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) begins protest in Washington DC & Port of Charleston, South Carolina.Union longshore workers from many Atlantic Coast District Ports are joining forces outside the United States Marine Barracks in Washington…
Long Beach Police Department takes delivery of Coda Octopus Underwater Inspection System (UIS™) system.The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest seaport in the United States and is a major gateway for trade with Asia, handling over six million containers annually…
Low water levels in Bulgarian sections of Europe's River Danube threaten navigation safety, ship commerce.Water levels continue to go down and threaten a full stop of any navigation, the Maritime Administration Executive Agency in Ruse warns…
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) awards Laing O’Rourke the civil works contract for Australia's new Port Botany Terminal 3.The contract marks the start of the on-ground works of HPH’s A$500 million investment for the development of a new container terminal…
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union ILWU file a federal lawsuit against the Port of Portland & Bill Wyatt, its Executive Director.The ILWU filed a federal lawsuit against the Port of Portland and Bill Wyatt, its Executive Director…
Kirkenes is becoming an important port for vessels conducting seismic surveys in the Arctic search for fossil fuels. Geographical proximity to the oil and gas fields and developed infrastructure draws companies to this North Norwegian town…
Canada's largest & most diverse port releases its 2012 mid-year results, posting growth of 6% overall.The 2012 mid-year statistics report shows that Port Metro Vancouver handled 62.3 million tonnes of cargo through the end of June and is on track for another strong year…
The 50-days old nationwide Port Authorities strike continues to cause delays in some, but not all Brazilian ports.In Rio De Janeiro:The strike of customs officers is affecting vessel’s clearance and other matters that require their attention such as crew replacement and spare parts clearance…
Capt. Jeffrey Monroe, MM, Chairman of the United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, and former Chairman of the US Coast Guard’s National Maritime Safety Advisory Council, completed…
Cavotec wins order to supply 18 MoorMaster automated mooring units for a Mediterranean Sea port.MoorMaster is a vacuum-based automated mooring technology that eliminates the need for conventional mooring lines. Remote controlled vacuum pads recessed in…
Panama Canal expansion will bring higher volumes, larger vessels, new trading patterns, trends analysed in a new report.As the completion of the Panama Canal expansion nears, a number of concerns have surfaced regarding the ability of U.S…
GIE Nouméa Port & Vale NC go live with Tideworks’ TOS at two South-west Pacific ports.Tideworks Technology®, Inc., a provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, announce that both Vale New Caledonia, at Prony Port in New Caledonia…
