Projects & Initiatives
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NewsEsbjerg expands its capacity for big business
The port has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, deepening its fairway to 12.8 metres
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NewsGermany moves towards digital container release
A new digital container release process for imports at Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven
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NewsPeel Ports names construction contractors
Peel Ports has appointed 18 contractors for a £750 million framework covering construction works across UK and Ireland
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NewsModern Terminals boosts western China trade
Modern Terminals has partnered with Guangxi Beibu Gulf Port Group to enhance trade and logistics in western China
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NewsSweden launches joint maritime traffic centre
The Swedish Maritime Administration and Ports of Stockholm are establishing a joint traffic centre for efficiency and safety
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NewsNew standard for smart ports
Puertos del Estado and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) have presented the new UNE 178110 Standard, which establishes the requirements for a port to be considered a Smart Port and provides recommendations for achieving this goal.
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NewsMedPort Expansion in Final Stages…
APM Terminals is ramping up operations at its MedPort Tangier facility in Morocco by confirming the final part of its 2 million TEU expansion. The expansion means that the terminal can offer a total capacity of 5.2 million TEU per annum.
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NewsGlobal report: New concessions and extensions
Recent times have seen significant activity with the announcement of new concessions and others that have been extended. A summary of the more notable developments follows. The big news of TIL/Blackrock’s purchase of a majority stake in Hutchison Ports’ assets outside China is featured on pxx.
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NewsAPM Terminals expands operations in Bahrain
APM Terminals deepens ties with Bahrain, aiming to double throughput, expand trade and support sustainability
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NewsForth Ports champions apprentices
Forth Ports has celebrated 11 apprentices’ achievements and launched 17 new apprenticeship roles
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NewsPort policies and poor access undermining seafarer welfare
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index highlights declining seafarer morale due to restrictive port policies and poor port access
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NewsPort of San Diego begins dock repair
The Port of San Diego begins a US$717,000 repair project on Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp’s west dock
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NewsEuropean ports push for rail reform
European ports are pushing for an integrated rail freight network through the Railway Infrastructure Capacity Regulation negotiations
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NewsLloyd’s Register boosts Saudi ports’ efficiency
Lloyd’s Register is to assist Saudi Arabia’s Mawani in enhancing port efficiency and achieving international certifications
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NewsABP boosts military sea mounting capability
ABP has signed a defence agreement with the UK government to enhance sea mounting capabilities
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NewsValenciaport launches 5G network project
Valenciaport is developing its own 5G network to enhance digital transformation, smart services and security by 2027
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NewsTT Club applauds UK freight crime push
There’s an urgent need to tackle freight crime through better port security and improved freight insurance
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NewsDrydocks World offshore grid connection win
The 2GW offshore wind grid connection that’s designed to support Germany’s renewable energy ambitions
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NewsDutch seaports unveil cybersecurity plan
There’s a new cybersecurity strategy to bolster the resilience of Dutch seaports against the escalating threat
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NewsHelping bolster the UK’s energy supply chain
ABP Ports of Ipswich and Lowestoft are playing a pivotal role in supporting the Sizewell C supply chain project
