Operations News – Page 18
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NewsAll change at Brazil’s port ministry and tactics as well?
It’s all change again at the Brazilian port ministry where key officials have been replaced for political reasons and where the STS 10 tender in Santos (to build a new container terminal in South America’s largest port with 4.98 million TEU handled last year, up 3.2% on 2021) has been delayed for “further discussions”.
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NewsSantos also impacted by extreme weather events
The extreme weather phenomena in northern and southern Brazil (see feature article) and its effects on ports in those regions has led to “extreme congestion” at the port of Santos, the biggest port in South America.
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NewsItajai: The Wait Goes On
Teconnave, a new company set up by MSC subsidiary Portonave, is all set to take over the former APM Terminal Itajai, from early next year with a contract that will last at least two years.
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NewsJacksonville continues to look south.
The Port of Jacksonville is the most northerly port in Florida, and it has a very clear focus, as the “global gateway to Florida, the nation’s third largest state,” and, as a result, access to 28 million inhabitants.
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News1H 2023 China box volumes
China’s half year container throughput figures show an overall rise in containers of five per cent, but it’s a mixed bag of results for individual port performances. A J Keyes presents the highlights
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News2023 statistical decoupling
The industry thought the covid pandemic resulted in chaotic macro-economic and port statistics. It seems the period since the pandemic remains equally complex in Europe. J-P Verschuure* looks at changes in the forces driving the market.
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NewsDP world not afraid to “sail close to the wind”
Dubai-based port operator DP World is growing a reputation for “sailing close to the wind” in terms of the deals it concludes and actions it takes.
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NewsRIELP in PR
The Prince Rupert Port Authority has commenced construction of a new largescale transloading
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NewsGdańsk Grant
The Port Authority of Gdańsk has signed a grant agreement for a new largescale project, known as…
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NewsVizhinjam First
Vizhinjam Port has received its first ship-to-shore crane at its new container terminal…
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NewsDrone stock system protects workers
British operator, PD Ports, is deploying a new drone stock system at its Felixstowe warehouse to help safeguard workers
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NewsHamad Port implements berth scheduling tool
QTerminals implements Portchain Connect to simplify the berth alignment process with shipping lines
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NewsForkliftcenter seals major deal with Grimaldi
Forkliftcenter has struck a deal with shipping giant Grimaldi Group to supply fifty-nine machines
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NewsThe final push towards Maritime Single Windows
Lobito now has a Maritime Single Window system thanks to MPA and IMO
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NewsMobile harbour crane first for Vietnam
The Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile Harbor Crane will be the first of its kind in the country
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NewsONE completes key terminal takeovers
Stakes in key terminal operators will help ONE strengthen its position in Europe and on the US west coast
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NewsAustralian ports back online after cyber attack
DP World Australia is back online after a cyber attack hit on Friday 10 November
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NewsNew RoRo terminal opens at Dublin
A newly redeveloped RoRo freight terminal has opened at Dublin Port in Ireland to meet growing demand
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NewsFour new cranes for London Gateway
DP World has invested £56 million in four new automated stacking cranes at London Gateway
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NewsHaropa Port chief named IAPH vice-president Europe
The CEO of Haropa Port has been appointed IAPH Vice-President Europe
