Montreal launches Contrecœur container terminal procurement process
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has launched the public procurement process in preparation for the design and construction of the new Contrecœur container terminal
Ports and Terminals
Kalmar to deliver four forklifts to Yizheng Port
Kalmar has received an order for four forklifts from of Yizheng Port Co., Ltd. including two Kalmar Essential Forklifts and two Kalmar Heavy Forklifts.
DP World volumes down 3.9% in first half of 2020
DP World handled 33.9 million TEU across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first half of 2020, the company said in a statement
Do ports need to rethink their planning practices?
The shock to the global supply chain from the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of port operations, including construction and expansion.
Port of Los Angeles “not in bad shape” for June
In them month of June the Port of Los Angeles saw a 9.6% decrease in container volume at the port compared with same period in 2019
Gothenburg’s new transshipment terminal emerges
The new transshipment terminal at the Port of Gothenburg, the Svea Terminal, will soon be operational according the Port Authority
AMPT Barcelona guarantees security of goods handled with new certificate
APM Terminals Barcelona has obtained the Authorised Economic Operator (OEA) certificate for customs procedures which guarantees the security of goods handled
London Gateway commits to high fire safety standards
Despite the lack of fire safety regulation specific to the ports sector DP World London Gateway has successfully prepared itself to handle the various risks
World Ports Sustainability Report hones in on Port-city dialogue
The World Ports Sustainability Program has released its report for 2020 as part of its aim to enhance and coordinate future sustainability efforts of ports worldwide.
Europe risks losing a million maritime jobs
SEA Europe, the shipyards and maritime equipment association, has warned that Europe risks losing its place as maritime hub as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMO calls for seafarer exemption throughout pandemic
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has echoed calls from the shipping industry for governments to keep shipping and supply chains open and grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.
COVID-19 makes blank sailings jump and TEU crash
The COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic has made TEU traffic fall by 23% in Asian shipping lanes since the start of 2020, according to Ocean Insights.
