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Bulk handling manufacturer Graviti has delivered six self-discharging containers of its own design to Riga Central Terminal, Latvia.

9th October 2023

Graviti delivers self-discharging containers

9th October 2023

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) claims carriage of electric vehicles…

9th October 2023

Safe EV Claims

9th October 2023

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Hutchison Ports has taken another step towards its decarbonisation goal with the arrival of six new hybrid cranes at its BEST terminal in Barcelona, Spain.

9th October 2023

BEST takes on hybrid cranes in decarbonisation drive

9th October 2023

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The ocean freight industry may have turned a corner after 12 months of plummeting rates.

9th October 2023

A turning point for the ocean freight industry?

9th October 2023

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Mexico has long been a manufacturing alternative to China, but concerns over China’s economy and vulnerabilities to supply chain security from COVID-19 means further opportunities exist, as AJ Keyes discovers

9th October 2023

Land of opportunity

9th October 2023

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Argentina is building momentum with lithium exports – big things are expected – and the race is on to capture this cargo from the so-called Lithium Triangle. There are various gateway options…

9th October 2023

Lithium: gateway race on

9th October 2023

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The word greenwashing has risen from a rarely used word to one in common usage today. What does it mean?

9th October 2023

Green credentials tested

9th October 2023

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A partnership has begun the process to construct a new container terminal in Gresik, East Java, with the aim of facilitating seamless trade in the region.

4th October 2023

Unlocking port potential in Indonesia

4th October 2023

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Thames Freeport in the UK is celebrating £600m of private sector investment in its first two years, with more than 1,000 new jobs in the region.

29th September 2023

Thames Freeport marks investment milestone

29th September 2023

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Container volume at the Port of Oakland in California has fallen compared with the same period last year, in a trend that is possibly global.

27th September 2023

Are global container volumes falling?

27th September 2023

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A multi-million expansion project at the Port of Aberdeen in Scotland has been officially opened by the Princess Royal.

25th September 2023

Aberdeen South Harbour officially opens

25th September 2023

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Kalmar’s automated cyber security solution has been awarded IEC 62443-4-1 certification, reportedly the first such award for the cargo handling sector.

25th September 2023

Certification for Kalmar cyber security system

25th September 2023

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Job losses are on the cards at the Port of Liverpool, UK following a prolonged fall in container volumes.

22nd September 2023

Job losses likely at Port of Liverpool

22nd September 2023

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The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have joined forces to help improve safety and sustainability across ports and terminals worldwide.

21st September 2023

Cargo handling safety agreement

21st September 2023

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Georgia Ports Authority has embarked on a major modernisation programme to expand its container handling capabilities.

20th September 2023

GPA begins major container handling upgrade

20th September 2023

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The Port of Houston has ordered five Konecranes hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal.

18th September 2023

Houston ups hybrid RTG drive

18th September 2023

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After renting Graviti’s automated dry bulk containers for two years, the Riga Central Terminal in Latvia has decided to buy six SDC40 units, upgrading from the smaller SDC30 model.

8th September 2023

Riga terminal invests in automated containers

8th September 2023

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As cruise becomes more and more important to Valenciaport, the Port Authority of València has participated in two major events to address challenges faced by ports and cruise operators.

7th September 2023

Valencia promotes cruise services

7th September 2023

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HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has been chosen to establish a National Maritime Single Window (NMSW) for ports in the US state of Georgia.

5th September 2023

Expediting the US National Maritime Single Window plan

5th September 2023

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A €17 million port transformation has begun in Cherbourg as part of a larger project to ultimately connect southwest France to the British Isles and Spain.

4th September 2023

Major French port upgrade gets under way

4th September 2023

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The International Union of Marine Insurance is seeking to reassure shippers that electric vehicles can be safely transported.

1st September 2023

Marine insurers issue EV fire guidance

1st September 2023

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Long-term ocean freight rates slid once again in August, marking the 12th consecutive month of declines for beleaguered carriers, according to the latest figures from Xeneta.

31st August 2023

‘Torrid times for carriers’

31st August 2023

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APM Terminals has rolled out a new API enabling customers to track vessel schedules and milestones.

30th August 2023

APMT expands API offering

30th August 2023