Container Terminal Resumes Operations At Port Of Beirut

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Beirut has opened up its container terminal at the port as container lines recommence calls to the city following the devastating blasts, last week. The terminal had not undergone severe damage and is hence, ready to open up.

The blast that resulted in large scale damage to Lebanon’s capital, Beirut killed almost 160 people while injuring about 6000. Container lines, during this time, diverted ships to Tripoli, a smaller port in Lebanon, to not cause hindrance to vital supply lines. Lebanon is...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/container-terminal-resumes-operations-at-port-of-beirut/

Port of Mobile completes container terminal expansion phase

Alabama’s seaport modernization program continues to complete important milestones to meet shipper demand and accommodate larger vessels. The Alabama Port Authority completed its 400-ft. container dock extension at the APM Terminals Mobile facility on March 20, and three days later, the terminal for the first time simultaneously handled two containerships at the newly expanded berth.

The berth extension now enables two 8,000-10,000 TEU be safely and easily handled simultaneously. The quay...

https://www.workboat.com/news/bluewater/port-of-mobile-completes-container-terminal-expansion-phase/