Europe – Page 79
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NewsHHLA launches fleet of electric vehicles
Port logistics group, Hamburg Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), will be using a fleet of 24 Kangoo Maxi ZE zero emission vans from Renault to transport personnel at HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT), in a bid to reduce emissions.
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NewsPeel Ports raises funds for future growth
The UK''s Peel Ports Group has successfully completed a £1.6bn refinancing deal, with money raised from a variety of banks and private investors, to fund its future growth plans.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering at Antwerp
LNG powered barge ‘Argonon’, operated by Dutch company Deen Shipping, was bunkered at the Port of Antwerp last week, the first time this has ever been done in a Belgian port.
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NewsWarning over improper equipment upkeep
UK based insurance group, the London P&I Club, has warned operators that failure to maintain a proper record of equipment maintenance could jeopardise their position in the even of a claim.
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NewsPeel Ports injects £3m into Liverpool terminal
Peel Ports in the UK has announced that it is investing £3m to upgrade its steel terminal at the Port of Liverpool – a strategic move by the operator to get ahead of its competitors with steel storage and distribution.
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NewsABP dredging to go ahead
Associated British Ports (ABP) has received the necessary marine licence to carry out a key component of its dredging programme in the Port of Southampton, further improving marine access for large container vessels.
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NewsHPH withdraws UK port plan variation
Hutchison Ports (UK) has withdrawn its latest application to develop a container port in Essex, UK, following news that the British Government has opted for a public inquiry on the issue.
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NewsCargotec completes operational adjustments
Finland''s Cargotec has completed its employee cooperation negotiations that were launched in October as the company prepares to make operational adjustments.
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Haulage drivers end crippling strike at Bilbao
The strike by self-employed road hauliers which has been ongoing at the port of Bilbao since November 5 has been called off.
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NewsUkraine opens the door to concession
Operations for all of the 18 sea ports in the Ukraine are now theoretically available for concession following their recent addition to The List of Concession Objects by the Cabinet of Ministers in what is called Resolution 1055.
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NewsUK ports get a new champion
Recently appointed shipping minister Stephen Hammond has vowed to be the UK ports industry''s champion against any "unwanted, unnecessary interference" from Europe.
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NewsFears over Scottish freight route loss
The UK''s Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned of major road jams if Scotland loses its only freight connection to Europe because of the Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SCAs) coming into force in 2015.
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NewsPorts call on EU to protect TEN-T budget
EU ports are calling on European heads not to touch the budget for the TEN-T project when they meet this week to decide on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) and the European budget for 2014-2020.
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NewsPort of Genoa plans capability adjustments
A new masterplan is being created for the Port of Genoa in a bid to meet the needs of the new generation of larger container ships.
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NewsAusterity strikes hit European ports
Austerity strike action hit a number of European ports this week, which led to a halt of some operations, according to reports from agent Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).
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NewsRussia looks East for trading tips
Russia is looking to “diversify” its economy in order to reduce its dependency on crisis ridden Europe, which at present accounts for roughly half of its foreign trade.
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NewsNew Liverpool terminal set to go ahead
After a consultation period with no objections, Peel Ports’ £300m plan to build a new container terminal at the UK''s Port of Liverpool are set to go ahead.
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Portuguese concession process criticised
Carlos Figueiredo, development director Tertir, which owns container terminals in both Lisbon and Leixões, has criticised the Portuguese system of port concessions, which he believes needs urgent reform.
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NewsBreaking hard ground
The barriers to entry are great, but Russia is still mightily attractive to investors. Stevie Knight explains
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NewsNew chief exec for ABP
The current chief executive at Associated British Ports (ABP), Peter Jones, has announced he will be retiring at the end of March 2013 after six years at the helm.
