Ports & Terminals


Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the WCMTOA Amendment
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | December 01, 2021

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the WCMTOA Amendment

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel whom voted not to challenge an amendment to the West Coast MTO Agreement that will allow PierPass to only charge its Traffic Mitigation Fee during peak hours between 7:00 AM and 5:59 PM at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB).
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Secretary Walsh visits Port of Los Angeles, discusses economic recovery and supply chain with local leaders

AJOT | December 01, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited the Port of Los Angeles to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s historic economic growth and the easing of supply chain disruptions.

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Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH awarded gold sustainability rating from EcoVadis

AJOT | December 01, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Gold medal from EcoVadis places Liebherr-MCCtec amongst top 5% of companies globally

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Panama Canal previews upcoming decarbonization measures and next steps

AJOT | December 01, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

On the heels of COP26, the Panama Canal announces Green Vessel Classification Plan and engagement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for long-term water solution

Kalmar and Holmen Iggesund deepen collaboration

AJOT | November 30, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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First Konecranes Gottwald Gen 6 mobile harbor crane to Italy

AJOT | November 30, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Terminal San Giorgio S.r.l. (TSG) has ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 Mobile Harbor Crane for its terminal in Genoa, Italy. Booked in November 2021, it is the very first Generation 6 crane to go to Italy. It will be delivered in June 2022.

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‘Container Dwell Fee’ remains on hold until Dec. 6

AJOT | November 30, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

San Pedro Bay ports continue to monitor improved fluidity on terminals

Port of Oakland blames vessel bypass for cargo volume decline

AJOT | November 29, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

Konecranes and Cargotec note CMA’s provisional findings regarding the planned merger

AJOT | November 29, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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Kalmar to deliver Straddle Carriers to MPET and PSA in Antwerp

AJOT | November 29, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp to deliver a total of 34 Kalmar Straddle Carriers for their terminals in Antwerp, Belgium. Of the machines, 29 will be delivered to MPET and five to PSA Antwerp.

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Saudi Prince’s ‘Neom’ to expand port to rival region’s biggest

Bloomberg | November 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Saudi Arabia’s high-tech “Neom” mega-project plans to expand a tiny local port into a trade and manufacturing hub near the Suez Canal that officials say will compete with the biggest facilities in the Middle East.

French fishermen to block ports, Eurotunnel over license spat

Bloomberg | November 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Key California ports delay container fees as backlogs ease
Ports & Terminals
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 26, 2021

Key California ports delay container fees as backlogs ease

California’s ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach delayed charging fines on containers that sit on the docks for too long for a second time this month, arguing the threat alone is helping clear lingering boxes from space-constrained terminals.
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Supply-chain crisis only getting worse with China’s 7-week port quarantine

Bloomberg | November 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

China’s increasingly extreme Covid Zero policies are standing in the way of a full recovery for the shipping industry and prolonging a crisis that’s snarled ports and emptied shelves worldwide.  

MYCRANE platform to add world’s first universal access crane selection tool

AJOT | November 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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New Shoalbuster 2711 Duchess handed over to Ports of Jersey in christening ceremony

AJOT | November 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The second of Damen’s new Shoalbuster 2711 class was handed over to its owner Ports of Jersey on 11 November in a christening ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. First introduced in 2019, the compact, 27-metre Shoalbuster 2711 provides an extra two metres of beam compared to its predecessor, the Shoalbuster 2709, for extra space both on and below decks, as well as added stability.

Amazon’s $4 billion holiday fix: Half-empty trucks, $3,000 bonuses
Air Cargo
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 24, 2021

Amazon’s $4 billion holiday fix: Half-empty trucks, $3,000 bonuses

Amid shipping snarls and record consumer spending, the company is prepared to sacrifice profit to get products to customers on time.
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Stockholm fairway smart buoy powered by solar energy

AJOT | November 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

A unique solar-powered smart buoy is now being tested in the Stockholm fairway. As part of the Intelligent Sea EU project, Ports of Stockholm is testing smart navigational markers, among other things for improved efficiency of service and maintenance. The navigational markers will be more sustainable and also withstand severe icy weather conditions.

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Public review period extended for Port of San Diego Port Master Plan update Draft Program Environmental Impact Report

AJOT | November 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

The Port of San Diego is extending the public review period for the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Port Master Plan Update (PMPU). The public review and input period will now close at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022 (extended from December 23, 2021). The Port welcomes and encourages all feedback and is grateful the community is engaged in the PMPU process.

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