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Swedish Port to Buy Into 1GW Offshore Wind Project

Apr 25, 2023

The Gothenburg Port Authority will become a partner in Eolus’ 1GW Västvind offshore wind power project, offshore Gothenburg, Sweden, to meet growing electricity demand.According to Eolus, the offshore wind farm will be able to generate electricity…

Singapore and San Pedro Bay Ports Sign Green Corridor MoU

Apr 25, 2023

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay ports complex…

World’s Largest Electric Crane Under Construction

Apr 24, 2023

A new electric-powered ring crane being built for Dutch engineered heavy lift company Mammoet is set to become the world’s highest capacity land-based crane.The first parts of the new 6,000t ring crane will soon be delivered to Mammoet’s engineering nerve center in The Netherlands…

INFORM Optimization Software Chosen for Europa Terminal

Apr 24, 2023

German AI and optimization specialist INFORM announced it will deliver its Integrated Terminal Scheduler (ITS) to PSA Belgium’s Europa Terminal in order to optimize the move schedules for its quay cranes, straddle carriers, and automated stacking…

Tollerort Gets Eight New Hybrid Straddle Carriers

Apr 20, 2023

The renewal of the straddle carrier fleet at Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's (HHLA) Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) in Germany is moving forward. In April, eight new straddle carriers with hybrid drive went into operation and have since…

Konecranes Delivers Diesel-electric RTGs to PSA Panama

Apr 20, 2023

Konecranes announced it has delivered three rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes to PSA Panama.The RTG cranes will strengthen the terminal’s container handling equipment fleet, now comprising 12 RTGs and 12 rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes which handle the terminal’s increasing container traffic…

Port Communities are Plagued with Poor Air Quality: How Propane Can Help

Apr 20, 2023

Ports are the gateway to the American economy, bringing in 90 percent of internationally traded cargo, according to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). The important role ports play in goods movement also brings large amounts of traffic from heavy-duty diesel vehicles…

Port of Rotterdam's CO2 Emissions Slashed by Over 4% in 2022

Apr 20, 2023

CO2 emissions from industry and power plants in the port of Rotterdam were reduced by 1 Mtonne (4.2%) in 2022 compared to 2021. This brings emissions back to 2020 levels after an increase in 2021.The decrease was mainly driven by the chemical sector and industrial gas producers…

PNCT Selects MAFI on Propane-fueled Port Tractor Fleet

Apr 20, 2023

As maritime and port assets globally are pressed to reduce emissions, the search is on for the “fuel of the future” to replace diesel. But the future is now at the Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT), which is opting to use propane-fueled equipment…

Argentina Unions End Strike at Rosario Port

Apr 20, 2023

A federation of unions representing Argentina's port and maritime workers lifted a three-day-old strike that had affected the key Rosario grains shipping hub, the federation said in a statement on Wednesday.The short-lived strike threatened…

Rio Tinto Reports Record Q1 Pilbara Iron Ore Shipments

Apr 20, 2023

Rio Tinto reported on Thursday a better than expected 15.4% jump in first-quarter iron ore shipments from Western Australia, a record for the quarter, as it ramped up production at its Gudai-Darri mine.The world's biggest iron ore producer, however…

PSA Breakbulk Launches Project Cargo Ecosystem in Antwerp

Apr 19, 2023

PSA Breakbulk has launched the Port of Antwerp’s first Project Cargo Ecosystem.The ecosystem is a one-stop shop breakbulk terminal facility located behind the locks on the south side of Churchill Dock. It offers infrastructure, equipment and…

Valenciaport Calls for Tenders for East Dock Remodel

Apr 19, 2023

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has put out to tender the remodelling of the East dock track yard of the Port of Valencia for the development of a rail motorway. Specifically, the aim of this project is the execution of the civil works…

Maintenance Dredging at the Port of Weipa to Begin in May

Apr 19, 2023

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) will soon begin maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa. NQBP Acting Chief Executive Officer Belinda Kenny said the dredge vessel TSHD Brisbane is due to begin work from early May 2023.“Maintenance…

New Terminal for Edible Oil Planned at Port of Berbera

Apr 19, 2023

DP World has kicked off the development of a new edible oil terminal at the Port of Berbera in Somaliland. It has already agreed to a long-term lease for the facility.The edible oil terminal will be the latest addition to Berbera’s growing trade ecosystem…

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Short-Term Tanker Market Shaken Up by Geopolitics

Short-Term Tanker Market Shaken Up by Geopolitics

Panama Canal, USGBC Sign MOU to Enhance US Agricultural Trade

Panama Canal, USGBC Sign MOU to Enhance US Agricultural Trade

Greg Baribault Appointed as President of Enstructure Northeast

Greg Baribault Appointed as President of Enstructure Northeast

Blue Water Announces Andy Tite as Senior Vice President, Projects

Blue Water Announces Andy Tite as Senior Vice President, Projects

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