EIB approves the financing of USD 224 million for Civitavecchia and Fiumicino port projects.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261956/eib-approves-usd-224-mn-for-port-projects-in-italy/
Port News
Multipurpose Sea Cargo Complex Bronka Eyes LNG Bunkering
Multipurpose Sea Cargo Complex Bronka to include LNG bunkering services for ships into its offering.
Sharp rise in handling charges pushes up price of imported coal
Port charges for handling coal shipments have gone up by more than 40 per cent after the Supreme Court banned its unloading at six berths operated by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), according to coal importers. In view of citizens’ concerns about pollution, the apex court decided in June that all...
Indian shipping modernisation threatens Sri Lankan transhipment volumes
The modernisation of Indian ports and liberalisation of regulations could threaten the container transhipment business of Sri Lanka’s Colombo port, according to speakers at maritime industry forums this week. “India used to depend on Sri Lanka for their transhipment cargo but gradual improvements...
Navis to support Ports America
Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world’s leading organizations across the shipping supply chain, on Oct. 3 announced that Ports America has implemented N4 at its 47 acre Napoleon Container Terminal in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ports America selected Navis as part of its goal to better service its customers and to remain on the cutting edge of terminal technology innovation.
Over the...
Hundreds of containers stucked at Dar es Salaam Port
A dispute over transit goods has left more than 300 containers stranded at Dar es Salaam Port causing congestion and inconvenience, The Citizen established on Monday, 10/01/2018.
The 327 containers containing sugar, rice and cooking oil are currently being held at the port’s container terminal because the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is concerned that the consignments, destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo, could be diverted to the local market.
The goods have been held at the port...
http://container-news.com/hundreds-containers-stucked-dar-es-salaam-port/
Digitalisation hung up on standards
Every year, by the end of summer time, clear themes have emerged in the maritime business, writes Barry Parker. After a false start with blockchain earlier in the year, it is clear that the broader theme of digitalisation will prove to be seminal for 2018. Consequently, ports need to think...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/digitalisation-hung-up-on-standards/
SEALNG Coalition Welcomes MPA Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has joined SEALNG, a multi-sector industry coalition.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261853/sealng-coalition-welcomes-mpa-singapore/
Port Of Hull Expands Container Connections With New Sailings To Belgium’s Biggest Port
ABP’s Port of Hull continues to boom as it welcomes yet another new container service. The latest service will connect Hull with Antwerp, Belgium’s largest port. Global logistics company, Samskip, has opened up the twice-weekly route which will officially arrive at the Port of Hull for the first...
Three giant container cranes reached Auckland ports
Three giant new container cranes are soaring above Auckland after their arrival from China.
The cranes, which stand 82.3 metres tall and weigh 2,100 tonnes, arrived by ship after three weeks of sailing, creating a dramatic sight as they entered the Waitematā Harbour.
Used for lifting containers, the metal structures stand 13.1m taller than the Port’s current cranes, and top one of the cities tallest buildings, the HSBC building, by 1.3m.
The machines take out a few New Zealand firsts, being able...
http://container-news.com/three-giant-cranes-auckland-ports/