Construction of a new terminal in the outer area of the Port of Gothenburg has started.
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Port News
Trade Imbalance A “Wasted Oppurtunity”
The UK’s export-import imbalance — when the nation’s ports have invested hundreds of millions of pounds into boosting capacity and the country is facing threats to global trade from protectionism — is “a wasted opportunity”. That’s according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) president...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/trade-imbalance-a-wasted-oppurtunity/
Sharjah’s Gulftainer to expand portfolio in Africa, Americas
Sharjah-based global port operator Gulftainer is looking at expanding its portfolio in Americas, Africa and Far East and will close another acquisition in Americas next year, its group CEO said. “We will be making another announcement about acquisition in 2019. We are very close to finalising a...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/sharjahs-gulftainer-to-expand-portfolio-in-africa-americas/
Port of Salalah reports $4.9m loss post cyclone
Oman’s Port of Salalah reported a net loss after tax of RO1.922 million ($4.99 million) for the nine months ended September 30, a 169 per cent decline attributed in significant part to Cyclone Mekunu which devastated the transhipment hub when it struck the sultanate’s southern coast in May, said a...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/port-of-salalah-reports-4-9m-loss-post-cyclone/
India: What prompted the govt to ‘re-model’ cargo evacuation system at ports
In order to quicken evacuation from the ports and reduce the traffic and congestion, the proposed re-modelling of cargo evacuation system at ports by placing the container freight stations or CFS as the fulcrum of the entire planning is an innovative idea which is expected to be a win-win for all –...
Pakistan’s PSO likely to skip Nov fuel oil buying as country continues shift to LNG
State-owned Pakistan State Oil is likely to skip fuel oil imports for delivery in November as the country’s power generation sector continues its shift to LNG, a company source said this week. PSO has bought just 65,000 mt of 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil with maximum sulfur content of 3.5% for...
Construction of new terminal in Gothenburg has started
After years of planning and preparation, construction of an entirely new terminal in the outer area of the Port of Gothenburg has started. The project will be the largest expansion undertaking at the Port of Gothenburg in 40 years. Phase 1 started with piling earlier in the week. The 220,000 square meter terminal will be constructed using dredge spoils contained by an embankment, and is scheduled for completion around 2025.
“It feels very exciting indeed that we can finally break ground in the...
http://container-news.com/construction-new-terminal-gothenburg-started/
PSP Investments welcomes new partners to Forth Ports
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”) is pleased to announce the closing of the Forth Ports Limited transaction. PSP Investments has sold minority stakes in Forth Ports Limited to long-term investment partners, including GLIL Infrastructure (GLIL), First State Super, and Construction and Building Unions Superannuation (Cbus).
Forth Ports is a dynamic, UK-based multimodal ports owner and operator, with ports serving as logistical gateways across the UK, connecting the UK...
Port of Antwerp shows strong numbers
Transhipment continues to register growth in the Port of Antwerp. After record semi-annual figures, the total transhipment after nine months stands at 177,026,550 tonnes – a sharp 6% increase compared with the same period last year. With these results, the port seems to be on track for the sixth record year in a row. The recent wave of investments moreover confirms the port’s appeal and reaffirms its role as a world player.
Container graph keeps going up
Maritime transhipment continues to grow....
Rotterdam operations back to usual
The slow down actions in Rotterdam on both terminals (APM 1 and 2) have ended. Operations are up to usual level.
Please find a short summary on anticipated actions on our vessel line-up:
| Vessel | Direction | Original port | New port | Action | |
| 431 Munich Maersk (834W) | Import | APM 2 (MVII) | Antwerp – Deurganck Terminal Quays 1732-1742 | We kindly request you to collect your shipment at the new port of discharge. | |
| 431 Marie Maersk (835W) | Import | APM 2 (MVII) | Wilhelmshaven – Eurogate Container... | ||
http://container-news.com/rotterdam-operations-back-to-usual/