Europe

Two European port authorities are set to begin negotiations for a possible phased merger to strengthen their operations.

The British Ports Association (BPA) and UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) have responded to the latest EU withdrawal agreement currently awaiting parliamentary approval.

A UK trade association has created a youth board to provide an advisory perspective on its strategy in line with helping support future leaders of the ports sector.

The Greek government has rejected a proposal for a new container terminal at a major port in the country, despite approving other investments included in the same delayed development plan.

A new shipping channel project aims to make a Polish port accessible to larger vessels and turn it into one of the countrys major ports alongside drastically reducing the distance between the…

A major UK-based port operator has issued a “no comment” response to a report that part of a stake in it may be sold.

Sixteen ports across England will receive a share of GB£10m to help their preparations for when the UK leaves the EU, however a port body has said more funding might be needed…

Container penetration in Russia remains relatively low, but 2017 and 2018were good years for its ports

A contract has been awarded for delivery of the next phase of development at Peel Ports’ Liverpool2 deepwater container terminal at the Port of Liverpool.

A port in Northern Ireland has committed GB£254m of investment to deliver new marine and estate infrastructure.

A German port has said that China is now its largest trading partner, handling around 2.6m TEU or standard containers for the China Trade in 2018.

A new trade campaign coalition has published a report calling on the Government to better assess free port policy measures and grant special economic status to airports and seaports to stimulate international…

The UK government has launched a GB£10m grants scheme to help ports adapt for Brexit, however port trade associations say more funding won’t make up for a no-deal with limited time left…

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man was discovered at a port terminal in Wales.

The UK saw stable port freight tonnages overall in 2018, the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Annual UK Port Freight Statistics show.

An extra GB£9m will be made available to ensure local areas and major ports are ready for Brexit, the UK government has announced, but a trade association has cast doubt over how…

Leaked documents predict major disruption at British ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Irelands largest trade union has called for better safety measures to protect workers in port and dock environments across the country following a fatality.

A UK port operator aims to address the sector skills shortage and support new talent with the launch of a Port Operative Apprentice Scheme.

A 49-year concession agreement has been signed for the container terminal at the Port of Taranto in Italy.