Port & Terminal News
KN pulls out of inland terminal Analysis
Kuehne & Nagel has ended its agreement with ABP to operate a dedicated inland rail terminal at Hams Hall terminal in the UKRead More | 10 Mar 2010
New cranes for Aqaba Analysis
Two new gantries boost the Jordan's main shipping hub for the Red Sea market as terminal expansion loomsRead More | 19 Feb 2010
Private trio take over Analysis
Three new companies have taken over terminal operations in Gothenburg as the search for concessionaires moves forwardRead More | 10 Feb 2010
Transhipment drives Ngqura Analysis
January saw volumes and vessel calls pick up at the new South African box port with transhipment leading the wayRead More | 10 Feb 2010
Official opening for SPCT Analysis
Officials gather to celebrate the opening of Vietnam's newest box terminal, operated by DP WorldRead More | 10 Feb 2010
Third customer for Yilport Analysis
The Turkish port says it is reaping the benefits of its state-of-the-art technology by attracting UASCRead More | 10 Feb 2010
Divide to conquer Analysis
The ECT Delta and Euromax terminals in Rotterdam and HHLA's Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg will soon be joined by a fourth European automated RMG container yard, also at Hamburg, HHLA's Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB).Read More | 01 Feb 2010
More Port & Terminal News
HPH's 50th port, T3, will give Port Botany the edge Analysis
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) have signed an agreement that clears the way for the development and operation of the third terminal (T3) at Port Botany.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
DP World revives London Gateway development Analysis
Plans for the development of a major new UK container terminal have been revived by DP World.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
Hutchison to go greener Analysis
Hutchison Ports UK plans to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% in 2010. Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International and London Thamesport - all owned by HPUK - have signed up to the "10:10" initiative, part of a wider national effort to significantly reduce the output of greenhouse gasses.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
JV at Qingdao Analysis
Hong Kong-listed China Merchants Holdings (CMHI) has boosted its presence in Qingdao port. CMHI subsidiary China Merchants International Container Terminal Qingdao (CM Qingdao) has launched a 50-50 joint-venture with Qingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal Company (QQCTN).Read More | 01 Feb 2010
JPM eyes port sector Analysis
JP Morgan looks set to acquire the Spanish port assets of Dragados SPL, signalling the break-up of the ACS subsidiary.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
PTP bucks the trend with a record year Analysis
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) handled more than 6m teu for the first time in 2009, retaining its position as Malaysia's leading container terminal.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
Iranian port goes private Analysis
Iran is to privatise the Arabian Gulf port of Imam Khomeini, which handles one-third of the country's trade.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
ICTSI wins Mexico deal Analysis
Philippines port operator International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has been awarded a 34-year concession to develop a new container terminal in Manzanillo, Mexico. The US$565m facility will comprise a 1,080-metre quay with a draught of 16 metres alongside and a 72ha paved yard. An estimated $750m, some of which will come from the Mexican government, will add 2m teu capacity to the port.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
London Gateway go-ahead Analysis
A surprise about-turn by DP World means the UK port development will proceedRead More | 27 Jan 2010
DCT Gdansk expands Analysis
New equipment is due as the terminal operator hailed a new era, with direct links between Poland and AsiaRead More | 14 Jan 2010
First volume decline for PSA Analysis
The group's Singapore terminals were worse hit in a year that saw a 9.9% contraction overallRead More | 14 Jan 2010
PTP hits 6m teu mark Analysis
Retaining its position as Malaysia's leading port, Tanjung Pelepas was one of only a few major hubs to buck the economic trend and post an increase in 2009Read More | 14 Jan 2010
Partners ink Qingdao JV Analysis
China Merchants has strengthened its position in the Northern Chinese port with a deal hailed as a win-win situationRead More | 23 Dec 2009
Hutchison wins Third Terminal Analysis
An agreement with Sydney Ports Corporation will see the Hong Kong-headquartered operator develop and run Port Botany's T3 under a 30-year leaseRead More | 21 Dec 2009
Iran to privatise Imam Khomeini port Analysis
A five-year-old amendment to the country’s constitution paved the way for port privatisationRead More | 21 Dec 2009
Spanish deal nears completion Analysis
JP Morgan looks set to make its debut in the port sector with the acquisition of Dragados' Spanish port businessRead More | 18 Dec 2009
Hutchison going greener Analysis
The port operator has committed to a 10% cut in its carbon footprint at UK port locations as part of a wider national effort to reduce emissionsRead More | 17 Dec 2009
Manzanillo invests $1.7m Analysis
New cutting-edge technology promises to enhance navigation safety in the Mexican portRead More | 14 Dec 2009
Milestone masks disappointment Analysis
Teesport in the northeast of England handled 100,000 boxes for the fist time but faces a disappointing delay in its plans to develop a 1.5m teu box terminalRead More | 09 Dec 2009
Khorfakkan sets record Analysis
Gulftainer operated KCT performed 343 moves per hour on UASC's 'Deira' Terminal’s performance continues to improve as expansion nears completionRead More | 08 Dec 2009
Mandatory training welcomed Analysis
The TT Club and ICHCA have welcomed the IMDG Code training requirement which becomes mandatory next monthRead More | 07 Dec 2009
ICTSI bags Mexico terminal Analysis
The Philippines-based operator will build and operate a 2m teu terminal in the port of Manzanillo under a 34-year concession agreementRead More | 02 Dec 2009
Uruguay sets date for terminal auction Analysis
Uruguay's National Port Authority has set the date of 17 March 2010 for a public auction for a second container terminal in the port of Montevideo (pictured).Read More | 01 Dec 2009
Montenegro to privatise port Analysis
Authorities in Montenegro have launched a tender process to privatise container and general cargo facilities in the port of Bar.Read More | 01 Dec 2009
Where legal eagles dare Analysis
Although terminal operators have weathered the global crisis much better than ocean carriers, life is getting harder and one sector set to benefit is legal counselling, writes John FosseyRead More | 01 Dec 2009
In Brief Analysis
A new first feeder service has been launched between Yantian International Container Terminals and Zhuhai International Container Terminals Jiuzhou, both operated by Hutchison Port Holdings.Read More | 01 Dec 2009
In Brief Analysis
Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management has taken ownership of PD Ports, following the sale by troubled BBI. "PD Ports has a new financial structure, which will provide a stable platform to support our future growth and development," said CEO David Robinson.Read More | 01 Dec 2009
Enapu rejects DP proposal on Callao Analysis
Peruvian public port operator Enapu has rejected proposals by DP World to take greater control of operations in the country's most important gateway, Callao.Read More | 01 Dec 2009
Marseille to launch new concession Analysis
The port of Marseilles will invite bidders for the concession to operate its mainline Graveleau terminal at Fos, the port's principal box terminal.Read More | 01 Dec 2009
Economic stimulus helps Chinese ports back into growth Analysis
Growth at Chinese ports has returned to pre-crisis levels, as the country saw a 7% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes in theRead More | 01 Dec 2009
Uruguay sets auction date Analysis
The public auction for a second container terminal with a 30-year concession will take place in March 2010Read More | 12 Nov 2009
Montenegro launches port privatisation Analysis
Authorities have taken the controversial step of charging €20,000 to obtain the tender documents for operations...Read More | 05 Nov 2009
Box boost for Marseilles Analysis
Growth in deepsea containers and cruise traffic helped ease an overall decline at the leading French cargo port in the first nine monthsRead More | 29 Oct 2009
