Ports & Terminals
Los Angeles port head says Chinese cranes pose security risk
| February 23, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
The head of the busiest US maritime gateway said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a shortage of other countries that build the giant container-moving machines makes it challenging to address the vulnerability.
UN sees ‘unprecedented challenges’ from canal crises and war
| February 22, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
Crises in the Suez and Panama Canals, along with war in the Black Sea region, are upending supply chains and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, according to a United Nations report.
GSBN welcomes Portbase, ICTSI and Westports to further strengthen trusted data collaboration and decarbonization in global trade
| February 22, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
Disruptions in key global shipping route signal unprecedented challenges for global trade
| February 22, 2024 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
Porto Chibatão sets another milestone with four LBS 800
| February 22, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project
• The barge-slewing cranes of type LBS 800 are the largest harbour cranes over floating pier, and the port is the first in the world to feature them in their operations • A special boom length of 66 metres allows the cranes to reach large freighters with a width of up to 23 rows of containers, further supported by a 9.6-metre tower extension for better overview for the crane operators • Performance is enhanced by the inclusion of electric drives for more reliable, high-speed turnover and fewer local emissions
Port of Corpus Christi launches new public information request portal
| February 22, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
The Port of Corpus Christi has launched a new public information portal as part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability, making available a multitude of new tools that will improve accessibility to information for requestors.
Stockholm Norvik Port gains status in EU network
| February 22, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
Stockholm Norvik Port has recently been designated comprehensive status following the proposal of an agreement on the EU regulations for development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
Port Canaveral CEO statement on executive order to create cybersecurity regulations for U.S. ports
| February 22, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
“Maritime cybersecurity requires constant and consistent efforts for ports,” stated Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO.
Maritime and port industry stakeholders welcome the IMCO vote on UCC reform
| February 22, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals
U.S. energy flows through Panama Canal rose slightly in January
| February 21, 2024 | Energy | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ethane exports through the Panama Canal rose in January 2024 with a return to vessel traffic through the shipping channel as drought conditions eased. Transit volumes of LPG and ethane had fallen in late 2023 amid a historic drought at the Panama Canal.
Kalmar’s electric and hybrid straddle carriers to play role in cutting emissions at ECT Delta terminal in Rotterdam
| February 21, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam with two fully electric and eight hybrid straddle carriers for its ECT Delta terminal.
Port of Oakland remains preferred gateway for refrigerated export cargo in 2023
| February 21, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
Commercial value of reefer exports through Oakland topped $7 billion
Biden seeks to bolster port cybersecurity with executive order
California Ports advocate for continued partnership with State policymakers as competition from Eastern and Gulf Coast ports rises
| February 21, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
Mozambique port critical to chrome exports gets upgraded railway link
| February 21, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals
The biggest port in Mozambique that’s become a key hub for global chrome exports will upgrade a railway link, bolstering a planned $2-billion capacity expansion.
The McGowan Report: Top 10 Ports
| February 21, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
9.2% January increase for inbound containers
Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey announces 2024 International Maritime Hall of Fame honorees
| February 20, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals
The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ) announces the 30th International Maritime Hall of Fame (IMHOF) award dinner will be held on May 15th at The Lighthouse, Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. One of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the IMHOF Lookout Award is presented to visionaries who are shaping the future of maritime.
GPA’s January rail cargo jumps 27 percent
| February 20, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals
Port of Brunswick achieves busiest calendar start ever for autos
The sound economic results at the Port of Barcelona
| February 20, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
• Financial year 2023 closed with turnover of EUR 189 million, cash flow of 101 million and an 18 million reduction of bank debt. • The Port of Barcelona continues to be the principal contributor to the general system of State Ports. • The Port of Barcelona becomes Southern Europe and the Mediterranean's main entry hub for electric vehicles manufactured in China.
Port of Rotterdam in full transition in 2023
| February 20, 2024 | Ports & Terminals
Less throughput, manifest progress on sustainable port
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