Europe

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The European Sea Ports Organisation has announced the theme for the 18th edition of its annual ESPO Award, with the 2026 focus set on ‘Dual-Use Port-City Projects’.

23rd March 2026

ESPO Award spotlights dual-use projects

23rd March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey to deliver a major upgrade of Port Ellen Ferry Terminal on Islay, marking a significant step in modernising Scotland’s ferry infrastructure.

23rd March 2026

Port Ellen upgrade contract awarded

23rd March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Port of Aberdeen has awarded a three-year maintenance dredging contract to Boskalis Westminster, covering annual campaigns across its North Harbour and recently expanded South Harbour from 2026 to 2028.

20th March 2026

Dredging contract secures Aberdeen operations

20th March 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of Turku in Finland is introducing a new digital passenger and traffic management system as part of the development of its new ferry terminal, aiming to improve efficiency and streamline…

16th March 2026

Turku terminal embraces digital systems

16th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Europe’s ports and rail sector have called for stronger policy support, simplified regulation and greater investment to improve the performance of port–rail logistics chains across the continent.

12th March 2026

EU ports and rail urge cooperation

12th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

A controlling interest in UK-based operator, Associated British Ports (ABP) is also reportedly soon to be offered to the market. 

12th March 2026

ABP sale also on the cards

12th March 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

North Sea Port has launched Port Pass, an ISPS-compliant digital solution. 

12th March 2026

North Sea Port launches ‘port pass

12th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

One of Europe’s historic maritime gateways is undergoing a major transformation as Italy moves to expand capacity for the world’s largest cargo vessels.

11th March 2026

WATCH: Livorno launches vast port expansion

11th March 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of Felixstowe has appointed Centrad to install new video CCTV systems across its terminal tractor fleet as part of a drive to improve safety, monitoring and operational efficiency.

9th March 2026

Felixstowe upgrades tractor fleet CCTV

9th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The European Commission has adopted a new EU Ports Strategy aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, resilience, security and sustainability of ports across the bloc.

9th March 2026

EU unveils ambitious ports strategy

9th March 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

May this year will see the Coastlink Conference staged in conjunction with Associated British Ports, in the dynamic environment of the Humber on the UK’s East Coast

5th March 2026

Humber hosts Coastlink

5th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Associated British Ports (ABP) has launched a new virtual work experience programme during National Careers Week, offering students a flexible introduction to the UK ports sector and the careers it supports.

4th March 2026

ABP launches virtual work experience

4th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Port of Barcelona has launched a public tender for a new multipurpose maritime terminal on the Príncep d’Espanya wharf, following the expiry of the current concession earlier this year.

27th February 2026

Barcelona opens multipurpose terminal tender

27th February 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

A coalition of 45 European transport organisations is calling on national governments to significantly boost EU funding for infrastructure, warning that ports and wider transport networks risk falling behind without stronger financial…

26th February 2026

Ports demand stronger EU funding

26th February 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Port of Tilbury, UK has secured outline planning consent for its Tilbury3 expansion, paving the way for a 143-acre (58 ha) flexible, rail-connected development designed to support a broad mix of…

25th February 2026

Tilbury3 expansion plan approved

25th February 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Gothenburg region has once again been named the Nordic region’s best logistics location by Swedish industry publication Dagens Logistik, with the Port of Gothenburg highlighted as the decisive factor behind the…

23rd February 2026

Gothenburg tops Nordic logistics ranking

23rd February 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing trading partners for the Port of Hamburg, with container volumes reaching a new record in 2025, cementing the strategic importance of the relationship.

23rd February 2026

Hamburg-India trade hits record

23rd February 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Liebherr Container Cranes has completed a major crane raise project at Forth Ports’ Port of Grangemouth, increasing the lift height of two ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes by 2.2 metres and boosting operational…

20th February 2026

WATCH: Liebherr completes Grangemouth crane raise

20th February 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Kalmar has launched its new TT7 series terminal tractor, purpose-built to meet the demanding requirements of port, yard, distribution and logistics operators across Europe.

19th February 2026

Kalmar launches TT7 tractor

19th February 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

MOSOLF Port Logistics & Services has expanded its European port network with the launch of a new terminal at the Port of Oostende, strengthening its footprint in the North Sea region and…

19th February 2026

MOSOLF expands to Oostende

19th February 2026