Port & Terminal News – Page 19
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NewsBelt and road – quo vadis?
China’s march into port investments around the globe is slowing. Andrew Penfold identifies the problems, fall-out and potential for others to step in
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NewsCallao gears up
Rob Ward reviews DP World and APM Terminals’ expansion plans in Peru’s main port of Callao. DPW’s project is underway, APMT’s is still waiting for government approval while new competition from Chancay looms
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NewsResearch project targets enhanced simulator activities
A greater use of simulation continues to gather momentum across the maritime industry, with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence supporting training and development needs.
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NewsValencia sets up solar option
The port of Valencia, Spain is installing two solar plants so that 14 per cent of its total electrical energy can be self-generated.
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NewsHapag lloyd acquires SAAM terminals
In a surprise move, Hapag Lloyd, the Germany-based shipping line, has announced the acquisition of the terminal business of SM SAAM S.A.
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NewsIncreased funding for US ports
Ports in the United States have been given US$703 million in government funding to help develop and improve infrastructure
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NewsUAE welcomes first USV
Fugro and AD Ports Group join forces to expand remote and autonomous capabilities of the maritime industry in the Middle East
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NewsInsurer signs up to sustainability
TT Club has pledged to help build resilient and inclusive economies by signing up sustainable insurance principles
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NewsDigital Corridor
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the world’s longest Green and Digital Corridor to enable low and zero carbon shipping.
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NewsGoogle in Nairobi
Google has announced another investment in a tech-led company, with its confirmation of an interest in Lori Systems, a Nairobi-based e-logistics company providing shippers with digital solutions to manage cargo and transporters.
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NewsSmart Spending By Zim
Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (Zim) has confirmed a US$5 million spend of Series B financing in Sodyo Ltd (Sodyo) to support use of smart solutions across the supply chain.
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NewsMiami Grant
The Port of Miami has been awarded a US$16 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant which will be used to help implement the port’s intermodal rail expansion.
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NewsGate 9 in Jeddah
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has officially launched the new Gate 9 expansion at Jeddah Islamic Port.
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NewsAPM Invests
APM Terminals, the port operating arm of AP Moller Maersk and affiliate to Maersk Line, has confirmed that it is developing a new, one kilometre-long berth line at its East Port Said, Egypt facility, at a cost of US$500 million.
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NewsHutchison Adds Two Concessions in Egypt
Hutchison Ports has signed two new concessions for container terminals with the Egyptian Government, one in Ain Sokhna Port and the other in El Dekheila Port.
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NewsSimandou Ore Project: From Stop To Start Again!
A deal has been concluded that will get work moving again to unlock the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposits at Simandou, Guinea.
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NewsJapan Funds Cambodia Container Terminal
Japan has recently agreed a US$300 million loan to develop a new container terminal at the Port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
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NewsTil Spending Spree Rolls Into Rotterdam
Terminal Investments Limited (TIL), the terminal division of MSC, is continuing its spending spree on securing new container terminal capacity with the announcement of the development of a new mega-terminal in Rotterdam in conjunction with Hutchison Ports, which will eventually offer a capacity of up to seven million TEU per annum.
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NewsVOC Port Award
The V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority has confirmed a new concession agreement has been signed with Tuticorin International Container Terminal Private Limited (TICTPL) to convert Thoothukudi Port’s Berth No 9 into a 600,000TEU/yr container terminal.
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NewsAPM Divests GPI
APM Terminals (APMT) has entered into an agreement to sell its 30.75 per cent shareholding in Global Ports Investments (GPI), the Russian ports business, to its long-established partner Delo Group.
