News Port Planning
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European Commission unveils proposals to improve port efficiency
The European Commission (EC) has published a new initiative that aims to improve port operations and onward transport connections at 319 key seaports along Europe’s coastline.
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Long Beach adopts new energy policy
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has this week unanimously approved a new energy policy in a bid to secure a more sustainable and resilient supply of power as demand continues to grow at the Californian port.
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Fremantle takes delivery of ZPMC container crane
Fremantle Port has taken delivery of a new container crane for use at its Asciano-operated Patrick Terminal located at the Australian port’s North Quay.
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Israel looks to end monopolisation of country’s ports
The Israeli government has pledged to end the dominance of the country’s two major ports, Ashdod and Haifa, by issuing a tender for a privately-owned seaport in the near future.
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Rotterdam opens first phase of €3 billion Maasvlakte 2 project
The Port of Rotterdam officially opened the first phase of its new €3 billion Maasvlakte 2 extension on Wednesday that will eventually allow Europe’s largest cargo port to double the volume of goods handled.
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Antwerp terminal heightens cranes to prepare for larger vessels
Six quay cranes at MSC Home Terminal, the Port of Antwerp’s largest container terminal, have been heightened as the Belgian port continues to enhance infrastructure to meet the needs of larger ocean carriers.
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Napier Port orders Terex mobile harbour cranes
Terex Port Solutions has received an order for two mobile harbour cranes from the Port of Napier, New Zealand.
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Sohar commemorates start of $130 million expansion project
The Port of Sohar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to mark the start of its US$130 million container terminal expansion project.
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Brazilian Congress gives nod to port reforms
Brazil’s Congress has approved a legislation to pave the way for private investment in its state-owned ports and help lift restrictions that have hampered the build of private terminals.
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Raising of Bayonne Bridge clears final hurdle
The US Coast Guard has given the green light to the Bayonne Bridge ‘Raise the Roadway’ project, which will allow unfettered access for the next generation of larger cargo container ships at New Jersey’s port terminals.
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Miami dredging moves towards construction phase
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded Port Miami’s Deep Dredge Project contract to Great Lakes Dock and Dredge.
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Konecranes announce successful delivery of Ghanaian RTGs
Konecranes has announced that five of its Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes are currently being erected at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) container terminal in Tema, Ghana.
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