PD Ports’ Tees Dock now has a unique immersive crane simulator that can simulate high-risk events without endangering drivers or other port workers.
The GB£400,000 (US$485,000) investment in the Full Mission Crane Simulator by GlobalSim – the only machine of its kind in the north of England – demonstrates PD Ports’ commitment to safety and to assisting colleagues in their learning and skills development.
Martin Walker, PD Ports group engineering manager, electrical, proposed the simulator...
PD Ports has confirmed its commitment to the economic success and environmental sustainability of the River Tees with a £23 million (US$30 million) investment in a new dredging vessel.
The 71 metre long dredger, which has already been named the Emerald Duchess following a competition among PD Ports employees, will arrive at Teesport next summer.
The vessel has been designed and built by Dutch shipbuilder Neptune to an exacting specification, with the help of PD Ports’ technical experts, to ensure...
https://container-news.com/pd-ports-invests-around-us30-million-in-new-dredging-vessel/
PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport in the United Kingdom, has announced the addition of a weekly sailing between Rotterdam (Netherlands), Botlek (Netherlands) and Teesport thanks to continued collaboration with shipping line A2B-online.
This particular service has been connecting Europe and the UK successfully since 2018.
The purpose of the expansion of the service, which will start from the end of January, is to increase sailings on the route to four times per week and increase the total...
https://container-news.com/pd-ports-announces-additional-sailings-for-intra-europe-service/
The first vessel on Ellerman City Liners’ new Iberia North Europe Express (iNEX) direct service called PD Ports on 29 November.
The dedicated express service connects Spain and Portugal with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Kristin Schepers, a vessel capable of carrying 800 containers, arrived at Teesport after a four-day sailing from Aveiro, Portugal to discharge containerised cargo for onward distribution via PD Ports’ dedicated road haulage fleet.
The new route, which also includes port...
https://container-news.com/ellerman-city-liners-intra-europe-service-arrives-at-uks-pd-ports/
PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport, the fifth largest port in the UK, has contracted Finnish manufacturer Konecranes to convert the primary power supply of four diesel-driven rubber-tired…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/pd-ports-hires-konecranes-to-retrofit-4-rtgs-to-run-on-electricity/
PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport, which is the fifth largest port in the UK, has contracted Konecranes to convert the primary power supply of four diesel-driven Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGs) to electric.
PD Ports expects to boost operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions with this order, which was booked in August 2021.
The £1.2 million (US$1.6 million) conversion project will mean that 70% of PD Ports’ RTG fleet runs on electric and forms the latest step in decarbonisation...
https://container-news.com/konecranes-to-convert-four-pd-ports-rtgs-to-electric/
PD Ports, the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Tees, has launched a Port Community System (PCS) in collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam to boost the international competitiveness of Teesport and the River Tees in northern England.
After announcing its intentions to deliver on the digitalised solution earlier this year, the United Kingdom (UK) port group, PD Ports has worked alongside partners at the Port of Rotterdam to implement the PCS in order to support future trade growth on...
https://container-news.com/pd-ports-launches-port-community-system-for-teesport/
PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport and Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Tees, is has announced a new partnership with heliguy, a company in the commercial drone industry, to further boost efficiencies and resilience across Teesport.
The investment includes the procurement of five drones that are designed to optimise operations and reduce risks, as well as tailored, remote-pilot training for 17 people across the port group.
The equipment will be utilised across a variety of...
https://container-news.com/pd-ports-invests-in-drones-to-boost-resilience-across-teesport/
PD Ports, Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Tees and owner and operator of Teesport, has launched a new digital platform to promote the river trade and support the Government in taking measures to enhance the region.
The new platform, which will be a vital tool for river users, potential investors and stakeholders to access a wealth of information about the river’s world-class operations, has been in development since late 2020 as part of the Statutory Harbour Authority’s continued...
https://container-news.com/pd-ports-unveils-digital-platform-to-boost-river-tees-trade/
UK port operator PD Ports has announced a new partnership with the Dutch Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, to deliver digitalised solutions that will improve efficiencies and support the…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/pd-ports-teams-up-with-port-of-rotterdam-on-digitalisation/