Italy’s Salerno Container Terminal (SCT), part of the Gallozzi Group, has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 Mobile Harbor Crane with an external power supply to support a port modernization project. The order was booked in Q1 2025 and handover is scheduled for Q4 2025. Equipped with a 64-meter...
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AD Ports conducts first LNG ship-to-ship bunkering at Khalifa Port
AD Ports Group has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at Khalifa Port, marking a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a hub for sustainable marine fuels.
The operation involved the container vessel MSC Thais, docked at Abu Dhabi Terminals, receiving LNG from the bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge, supplied by marine fuels provider Monjasa.
Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD...
https://container-news.com/ad-ports-conducts-first-lng-ship-to-ship-bunkering-at-khalifa-port/
Port of Oakland appoints first Director of Utilities
The Port of Oakland has appointed Andre Basler as its first-ever Director of Utilities, a newly established executive-level position created to lead the Port’s evolving Utilities Division.
This appointment comes at a pivotal time as the Californian port advances major infrastructure upgrades and transitions toward zero-emission operations.
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In this new role, Basler will oversee the full scope of the Utilities Division’s responsibilities,...
https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-appoints-first-director-of-utilities/
Rotterdam completes first ammonia bunkering pilot, paves way for low-carbon transition
The Dutch port of Rotterdam has completed its first ammonia bunker operation, the port authority said April 14 as Europe’s largest marine refueling hub readies itself for the alternative fuel amid tightening environmental regulations. The pilot project involved transferring 800 cu m of liquid...
China’s ports stall as US tariff hike to 145% hits trade, halts factories
Major ports and provinces engaged in foreign trade in China are beginning to show the initial effects of the ongoing tariff conflict between the two biggest economies in the world, as reported by Radio Free Asia. By Thursday, hardly any cargo ships were headed to the US from the once-bustling ports...
Port Of Hamburg Advances Green Shipping With Successful Shore Power Test At CTA Terminal
The Port of Hamburg has marked a major step toward climate-friendly maritime logistics with the successful testing of a new shore-side power station at the HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). For the first time, a container ship—MSC Athens—was supplied with electricity from shore during its lay time, using renewable energy sources.
The test, conducted by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) in collaboration with HHLA and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), was hailed as a milestone in the...
Port of Long Beach Becomes Busiest U.S. Container Port In Q1 2025, But Storm Clouds Loom
The Port of Long Beach has emerged as the busiest container port in the United States for the first quarter of 2025, achieving historic cargo volumes ahead of what experts warn could be a sharp decline later in the year.
In March alone, dockworkers processed 817,457 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) — a 25% increase from March 2024 and the busiest March on record for the port. This growth was largely fueled by a 25.8% surge in imports, totaling 380,562 TEUs, while exports saw a slight 1%...
Evelyn Maersk, a milestone call at APM Terminals Valencia and APM Terminals Barcelona
Evelyn Maersk set an important milestone in the history of APM Terminals Spanish Gateways as the largest vessel to call at the terminals in Valencia and Barcelona. The successful performance of the Gemini Cooperation’s MED2 service during the port calls at the Spanish terminals has been a highlight...
Port of Long Beach Busiest in U.S. through First Quarter
Coming off its best first quarter on record, the Port of Long Beach is the nation’s busiest port through the first three months of the year as imports surged ahead of anticipated tariffs. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 817,457 twenty-foot equivalent units last month, up 25% from March...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/port-of-long-beach-busiest-in-u-s-through-first-quarter/
MSC boxship charged with shore-side power at Hamburg terminal for the first time
The newest shore-side power station of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has successfully passed its first practical test. For the first time, a container ship – the MSC Athens – has been charged with shore-side electricity there during its lay time.
Further test runs have already been planned to integrate the supply of container ships with shore-side power into regular operations in the Port of Hamburg soon, according to HHLA.
Last week, a further...