Dutch power company Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, united in Rotterdam Shore Power BV, have agreed with port operator Vopak Terminal Europoort to conduct a feasibility study for the use of shore-based power at the terminal.
Singapore has put the bunker tanker New Ocean 6, operated by Palmstone Tankers & Trdg Pte Ltd, under quarantine and banned it from operating until further notice, Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore said. The move is being made after nine crew members on board the bunker tanker tested pos
Electrification of Port of Tyne’s existing diesel-powered Liebherr mobile harbour crane and diesel-powered Drax Hoppers used for handling bulk material will help the port eliminate 700 tonnes of CO2 emissions in one year, the UK port said. These two initiatives aim to cut the port’s diesel consumpti
In the next five years, Estonian Port of Tallinn will be focusing on the implementation of its vision — to become the most innovative port in the Baltic Sea.
LNG exports from the three liquefaction plants located on Curtis Island off Gladstone hit a new high in the last month of 2020.
German logistics and transportation company HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has welcomed 16 battery-powered Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) in 2020. With the delivery of the latest vehicle, the number of environmentally friendly vehicles now totals over 60 units. This means that two-thirds
The Port of Ashdod has entered into an agreement to purchase five new advanced ship to shore container (STS) cranes for a total cost of ILS 240 million (approximately $ 74 million). The announcement comes after extensive negotiations with China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC). The Ashd
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has decided to tighten the testing regime for all shore-based personnel going onboard vessels.
Chilean port operator San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) has concluded negotiations and agreed on a new investment plan with Puerto San Antonio (Port of San Antonio) that, once complete, will extend the concession for five more years.
Brazilian oil major Petrobras has decided to transfer its commercial activities from London to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Towering new cranes are coming to the Port of Oakland to handle the massive ships calling the seaport. These new cranes will be the tallest ever at Oakland, and rank among the largest in the U.S. Stevedoring Services of America (SSA) is investing in the three giant cranes for its Oakland Internation
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling for major investment to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in New York into a wind turbine assembly center. The city-owned South Brooklyn Marine Terminal is one of 11 ports around the state to be pre-qualified to be considered for up to USD 200 m
Cruise ships without passengers are coming to the Port of Los Angeles in rising numbers as cruise liners turn hopes to the long-awaited resumption of cruising in the U.S. waters. The cruise ships are coming to the port to refuel and restock supplies as a prerequisite to meet federal regulations in o
Dubai-based port operator DP World has been chosen as the preferred bidder to start discussions with the Government of Angola for a 20-year concession and operation of the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda.
