World News – Page 20
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NewsSpot rate gap widens amid US labour fears
Spot rates for shipping from Asia to the US East Coast have surged to their highest differential compared to West Coast rates in nearly two years
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NewsNew cranes at Felixstowe boost net zero ambitions
The Port of Felixstowe has acquired five new automated electric RTGs as part of its commitment to net zero
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NewsGreenock port upgrade to future-proof operations
A complex crane infrastructure upgrade project has completed at Greenock Ocean Terminal to ensure it is fit for the future
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NewsThe critical need for safety preparedness
Ningbo Port’s recent vessel explosion should serve as a warning and lessons can be learned
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NewsJan De Nul wins major contracts to boost ‘Middle Corridor’
Jan De Nul has been awarded two major contracts in Georgia and Kazakhstan, providing a significant boost to the ‘Middle Corridor’
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NewsGPA begins work on rail expansion
The Blue Ridge Connector will significantly boost the efficiency and speed of container movement across Georgia and the US Midwest
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NewsFifth year of record Pilbara exports
The Pilbara region in Australia has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a record 758.3 million tonnes of exports passing through its ports in the 2023-24 financial year
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NewsNew berth opens at Puerto Bolívar
A new container berth and yard has officially opened at Puerto Bolívar in Ecuador, marking a significant milestone in the port terminal’s modernisation
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NewsConsent sought to restore historic dock tower
Associated British Ports hopes to receive consent to restore the ’jewel in the Port of Grimsby’, its historic Dock Tower
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NewsHuge rail upgrade begins at Long Beach
Work has begun on ‘America’s Green Gateway’ – a significant upgrade to facilities which will triple rail cargo capacity at the Port of Long Beach in California
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NewsForth Ports Leith trials new deep water berth
A new deep water berth at Leith has been successfully trialled with a visit by the 88,500 tonne Carnival Legend
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NewsEnhancing terminal tractor safety
A new multi-camera system for terminal tractors is helping Rosslare Europort become an integrated smart port
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NewsUS$3m to protect Oakland from rising sea levels
The Port of Oakland and city have been granted US$3m to help combat the effects of rising sea levels
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NewsBCT upgrade advances
Gdynia’s Baltic Container Terminal is advancing a comprehensive terminal upgrade. Mike Mundy unveils the key steps which will deliver a significantly enhanced service offering
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NewsChallenges and opportunities
A new decarbonisation survey finds progress has been made in US ports but there is a need for further study of the options and technology available. Panos Koutsourakis, VP Global Sustainability, ABS, elaborates
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NewsELME Plans
ELME Spreader AB is investing for growth. Based in Älmhult, Sweden, the spreader manufacturer is currently celebrating its…
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NewsFundacion Valenciaport targets cutting-edge 5g mobile laboratory
Fundación Valenciaport has confirmed it is working on the development of an innovative 5G mobile communications laboratory (5G+ VLCPortLab) in partnership with the Institute of Telecommunications and Multimedia Applications (iTEAM) of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV).
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NewsCollision Warning
The Kalmar Collision Warning System has been installed on 36 straddle carriers at the Maher Terminal facility…
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NewsKalmar Launch
Kalmar has new branding to reflect its position as a separate company. It has debuted on the Nasdaq Helsinki following former parent…
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NewsDammam Capacity UP
Saudi Global Ports (SGP) has acquired three automated ship to shore quay cranes and three hybrid automated…
