North America

Financial investment in the port sector from the Americas continues unabated.

The government of Costa Rica is to offer as a concession the construction of a major container hub at Moín, 10km from Limón. With an estimated cost of $500m, the new facility…

Port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has won an order for 12 rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs) from the largest terminal operator in Brazil. Santos Brasil contracted Kalmar for 7+1 wide and 1-over-6 high units to…

The Port of Tacoma has saved $5.3m by re-financing long-term debt at more competitive interest rates.

A study undertaken by the Port of Portland Commission has forecast a doubling of trade volume in the Portland/Vancouver region by 2035. The study highlights the need to plan and invest to…

Colombia has invested ¢ 350,000 in upgrading the navigability of the Cormagdalena River, which gives access to the port of Barranquilla. It has also improved safety at existing ports along the river…

Long Beach Container Terminal has awarded Vycon with an order for green energy storage systems for six of its rubber-tyred gantries.

The International Transport Workers Federation has expressed its support for port workers in the Costa Rican port of Limón, who initiated a go-slow in protest against government plans to privatise activities not…