Ports & Terminals


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The EU support the work of the Port Authority of Valencia for the north enlargement

AJOT | May 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

• The European Parliament's Committee on Petitions responds that the Port of Valencia infrastructure complies with EU environmental legislation • This resolution is in addition to the report by Puertos del Estado which states that this infrastructure does not require a new Environmental Impact Statement • The Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge has determined the APV as the substantive body in the new terminal's actions • The project presented by TIL will reduce CO2 emissions by 98% and will be the most modern and sustainable terminal in the world • The economic impact of the Port of Valencia, once the new terminal is completed, will represent in terms of added value 2.27% of the whole of the Valencian Community and employment will exceed 44,000 jobs

Auckland’s port secures low-sulphur fuel supply

AJOT | May 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

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FreightWeekSTL opening session highlights

AJOT | May 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Newly designed barges to provide capacity to carry more containers, creating additional efficiencies for shippers

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CMA CGM Marco Polo arrives at the Port of New York and New Jersey setting a new big-ship record

AJOT | May 21, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

The Port of New York and New Jersey welcomed the CMA CGM Marco Polo to APM Terminals at the Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal on Thursday, May 20. The arrival set a new record for the largest ship to call on the Port of New York and New Jersey, unseating the CMA CGM Brazil, which arrived on September 12, 2020.

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Vaccinations at Port Everglades getting shots to mariners at sea

AJOT | May 21, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Mariners aboard cruise and cargo ships docking at Port Everglades are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations through partnerships that include the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), the Port, Seafarers’ House, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.

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Ports of Auckland outlines the timetable for completing automation

AJOT | May 21, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Ports of Auckland's automation project is important for the port and for Auckland. It will allow us to deliver more capacity without the need for further reclamation of the Waitematā Harbour. It is a ground-breaking project, and it is difficult – but it will allow the port to meet Auckland's freight needs for several decades

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China ports container volume rises 18.1% from January to April 2021, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index rises in May

AJOT | May 21, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

From January to April 2021, the cargo volume of China ports was 4897.3 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 16.6%; the container throughput of China ports was 89.5million TEU, a year-on-year increase of 18.1%. The chart below shows the cargo throughput and container throughput data of the eight major ports in China.

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The Port of Barcelona and the startup AllRead use artificial intelligence to identify containers and wagons

AJOT | May 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

- The pilot project has analyzed 950 trains and 13,500 containers by applying a technology developed at the UAB Computer Vision Center. - The intelligent interpretation of images allows real-time identification of wagons and containers with high accuracy to improve rail transport control

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Maersk calls bolster Kenya’s ambitions of becoming maritime hub

Bloomberg | May 20, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Two A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S vessels made maiden calls at Kenya’s new Indian Ocean port which began operating on Thursday, edging the nation closer to fulfilling its ambition of becoming the main shipping hub on East African’s coast.

After COVID losses, Port of San Francisco’s Forbes hopeful about rebound and state aid
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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | May 19, 2021

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After COVID losses, Port of San Francisco’s Forbes hopeful about rebound and state aid

In an interview with AJOT, Elaine Forbes, executive director, Port of San Francisco said the Port could be facing up to an $80 million deficit by the end of 2021.
Port of Oakland, others ask $2.25 billion to move freight soot-free

AJOT | May 19, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

All-time record volume, strong service levels continue at the Port of Virginia
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AJOT | Top Story | May 19, 2021

All-time record volume, strong service levels continue at the Port of Virginia

Port handles growing volumes including cargo delayed by Suez incident
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First Liebherr Mobile Harbour C⸺rane with fossil-free diesel

AJOT | May 19, 2021 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Port of Södertälje runs the first Liebherr mobile harbour crane with fossil-free diesel made of 100% renewable raw materials

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Vestdavit positioned to score with new Dutch subsidiary

AJOT | May 19, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Vestdavit has bolstered its presence in the European market with the launch of a new subsidiary in the Netherlands that positions it for business growth in one of the world’s major maritime hubs.

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Ports address Congress on supply chain infrastructure investment needs

AJOT | May 19, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Christopher J. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports, this past Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Connor spoke with Members of Congress about how they can support ports in reinforcing U.S. supply chains and global competitiveness through infrastructure investment.

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