Europe

Two industry bodies have criticised the European Commission’’s proposal requesting EU member states designate specific ports where crew changes are possible.

A Scandinavian port operator has warned that it will be forced to make redundancies because of the severe negative impact that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having on its operations.

A Lithuanian port has secured financing which will cover investments up to €68m into reconstruction of its quays.

A UK port has been given the green light to expand following approval of a major planning application.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) could accelerate digitalisation in the shipping industry, a European port has said.

Container handling is set to evolve at a Swedish port following the signing of a contract with a logistics company.

Vital equipment used to protect workers against coronavirus (COVID-19) is running out, a ports trade association has warned.

A new UK bill that could see individual ports temporarily close due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) should only be used in extreme circumstances, a port body has said.

The first UK port has joined a data-sharing ports partnership that aims to improve efficiency and reduce the costs of trade, as well as carbon emissions.

The British ports industry is requesting further support for port health authorities to enable them to be fully prepared for any emergency controls that need to be implemented as a result of…

Decarbonisation measures being implemented by the European maritime sector have been shown to EU and national policymakers who visited a Belgian port as part of European Shipping Week activities.

DP World London Gateway has announced a new feeder service to help it provide smarter and more sustainable trade solutions for cargo owners.

A global terminal operator has re-initiated the process of obtaining the necessary permits to build a port in Georgia.

DP World has agreed to acquire a majority 51% stake in a Ukraine container terminal.

UK port organisations have welcomed the launch of a 10-week consultation by the government which aims to establish up to 10 new freeports across the UK.

Coronavirus concerns are continuing with a new call for more funding and support to be given to UK local authority officials to help seaports and airports in protecting borders.

Plans for a deep-water port have been presented in Georgia as its developers work to secure funding for the project.

A port authority and a university have teamed up to launch a unique programme for future port executives.

France’s Port of Bayonne aims to take a step forward in intermodality by implementing a cross-border door-to-door intermodal service.

The completion of initial work in a river fairway widening project has made it easier for mega-ships to call at a German port.