Europe

The port sector in Ukraine is facing landmark reforms as, after ten years of discussions, a new national seaports law has been adopted to come into effect in June 2013, writes Arthur…

The preparatory work has begun for the proposed €13m project to modernise port infrastructure, build new terminals and buffer car parks at the two northern Poland ports of Szczecin and Swinoujscie.

The UK’s Department of Transport has announced the biggest upgrade to the countrys rail network in years - great news for freight and terminal operators.

Terminal Catalunya (TERCAT) has had its first vessel call at Muelle Prat signifying the start of the testing phase which will cover all equipment and IT systems at the new terminal.

The president of the Trieste Port Authority, Marina Monassi, wants to modernise the trade system in the existing free trade areas of the Port of Trieste - which could have wider implications…

DB Schenker Rail will provide intermodal rail services to and from the new DP World London Gateway deep sea port and Europe’s largest logistics park, which will open in late 2013.

A new study from Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC), part of Royal HaskoningDHV, indicates a positive outlook for the containerport market up until 2025, despite short term uncertainty.

Hanjin-owned Total Terminal International Algeciras handled 650,000 teu last year and could reach 1m teu in 2012. However, no decision has yet been reached as to whether to proceed with a Phase…