Port & Terminal News
Liberia announces preferred operator Analysis
APM Terminals looks set to win a 25-year concession to operate facilities in the port of MonroviaRead More | 15 Mar 2010
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
Halifax begins berth expansion Analysis
The C$35m infrastructure project will allow two post-panamax ships to berth simultaneously at the Canadian portRead More | 10 Mar 2010
Fortunes improve for APM Terminals Analysis
AP Moller has hailed the 2009 performance of its terminals subsidiary as "substantially better" than 2008 following a "focus on cost-cutting measures and geographical reorientation of activities [which] more than offset the decline in activity".Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Green proposal wins top prize for Hamburg's CTS Analysis
A CO2-neutral, automated and truck-free container terminal has been awarded first place by an independent jury in a market consultation to decide the future of Hamburg's Central Terminal Steinwerder (CTS).Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Transhipment volumes drive growth at new South African port Analysis
South Africa's newest container terminal has reported a surge in throughput, led by transhipment volumes from the Far East, South America and Africa. Since opening in October last year, the port of Ngqura handled 35,403teu and 43 vessel calls to January 31.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Kuehne & Nagel ends inland terminal deal Analysis
Logistics giant Kuehne & Nagel (KN) has ended its contract with Associated British Ports (ABP) to operate an intermodal facility at ABP's Hams Hall terminal in the UK after just three years.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
More Port & Terminal News
New bulk terminal planned for Hull Analysis
Associated British Ports is planning to submit a Harbour Revision Order to the UK Department for Transport for a new £100m (US$155m) bulk terminal on the Humber River in the port of Hull. The terminal will represent the largest single investments ever undertaken by ABP.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
DP World opens Saigon hub Analysis
Vietnam's Saigon Premier Container Terminal (SPCT) near Ho Chi Minh City has officially opened for business. The DP World-operated facility, located the western shore of the Soai Rap River in the Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park, took just two years to build.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Southhampton hit by more accidents Analysis
An investigation has been launched in the UK port of Southampton after two accidents took place within hours of each other in early March. An empty container handler toppled following an unexplained engine failure only hours after a 400-tonne capacity barge crane collapsed on itself.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Scheldt deepening work finally begins in Holland Analysis
The long-awaited deepening of the River Scheldt on the Dutch side of the border started on 12 February. The project, which will improve ship access to the Belgian port of Antwerp, follows nearly 15 years of sometimes tense negotiations between authorities in the two countries. The treaty Development Sketch 2010 for the Scheldt Estuary signed on 21 December 2005 between the Netherlands and Flanders laid down that the navigation channel will be widened and deepened.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Halifax begins infrastructure project to expand berth capacity Analysis
Canada's Halifax Port Authority (HPA) has begun a C$35m (US$34m) infrastructure development at the Halterm-operated South End Container Terminal. The berth will be extended to enable two full-sized post-panamax vessels to simultaneously berth and the draught will be deepened from 14.5 metres to 16 metres.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Gothenburg prepares for terminal privitisation by setting up three companies Analysis
The Port of Gothenburg has taken another step towards the transfer of cargo handling operations to the private sector. Three newly established companies took over the running of terminal operations in the port on 1 February. The move follows a decision by the port's owner, the City of Gothenburg, to divide the port into City-owned port authority and three terminal companies to be run by external operators.Read More | 01 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
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
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
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
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
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
