Port of Koper

First LNG-powered ship docks in Slovenia’s port of Koper

Over the past weekend, CMA CGM Scandola marked the inaugural call of an LNG-powered vessel at the Port of Koper in Slovenia.

This 15,000 TEU container ship, owned by the French shipping company CMA CGM, signifies a notable stride towards adopting more environmentally responsible practices and gradually curbing CO2 emissions.

During this event, Gregor Belič, a member of the Management Board of the Port of Koper, and Bine Štancar, the general manager of the CMA CGM Adriatic Cluster, visited the...

https://container-news.com/first-lng-powered-ship-docks-in-slovenias-port-of-koper/

Port of Koper unveils new state-of-the-art truck terminal

The Port of Luka Koper has officially unveiled its new external truck terminal in Sermin, Slovenia.

Recognised as Slovenia’s most modern truck parking facility, it is designed to meet high service and safety standards following European Union’s regulations.

The inauguration ceremony featured the presence of Alenka Bratušek, Slovenia’s Minister of Infrastructure, Nevenka Kržan, president of the management board of the Port of Koper, and Kristjan Mugerli, director of Kolektor CPG, a Slovenian...

https://container-news.com/port-of-koper-unveils-new-state-of-the-art-truck-terminal/

HMM returns to port of Koper after ten years

South Korea’s major ocean carrier HMM established a new link with the port of Koper in late summer, with connecting transhipment in Piraeus, Greece from where HMM provides direct services to Asian and Indian ports.

The FIM (Far Est – India – Mediterranean) provides relatively quick travel times from/to Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva and Mundra.

According to the port of Koper’s statement, HMM has a history of working with Luka Koper since it was part of a four-carrier alliance that operated...

https://container-news.com/hmm-returns-to-port-of-koper-after-ten-years/

New storage space for additional 3,500 cars at Port of Koper

The Port of Koper is introducing a new storage space for an additional 3,500 vehicles at the car terminal.

In particular, the value of the construction work amounted to around US$5.7 million and the total investment to approximately US$8 million.

More specifically, the new investment has increased the port area by 68,000 m², while the storage capacity of the Car Terminal now stands at 46,500 vehicles.

According to the Slovenian port’s statement, the new storage facilities were built on the surface...

https://container-news.com/new-storage-space-for-additional-3500-cars-at-port-of-koper/

Luka Koper becomes first Adriatic port to exceed 1 million TEUs in a single year

Port of Koper handled the millionth TEU of 2022 on 22 December, becoming the first port in the Adriatic to exceed one million TEUs in a single year.

In the last two years, the Koper Container terminal in Slovenia has seen an intensive investment period, with a new extension of the quayside and additional stacking areas completed, while the latest improvement was the installation of two super post-panamax STS cranes in May this year.

According to the European port, all the investments were carried...

https://container-news.com/luka-koper-becomes-first-adriatic-port-to-exceed-1-million-teus-in-a-single-year/

Slovenia’s Port of Koper to reduce port fees for eco-friendly ships

Port of Koper, a public limited company, which provides port and logistics services in the only Slovenian port, has revealed its plans to encourage and reward low-emission ships by introducing reduced port fees.

The post Slovenia’s Port of Koper to reduce port fees for eco-friendly ships appeared...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/slovenias-port-of-koper-to-reduce-port-fees-for-eco-friendly-ships/

Slovenian container port increases TEU capacity

Port of Koper in Slovenia has increased the container capacity of its Pier I by 15% and the box terminal now has an annual capacity of 1.5 million TEU.

“We have completed one of the largest individual investments in the last decades,” pointed out Luka Koper, adding that the pressure on storage areas is now reduced.

The construction works for the extension of the terminal began in mid-2020, while the value of the investment reached €45,6 million (US$48.1 million) with part of the financing having...

https://container-news.com/slovenian-container-port-increases-teu-capacity/

Port of Koper increases electric Konecranes RTGs

Three electric rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes by Konecranes featuring an auto plug-in system have been ordered by the operator of the Port of Koper in Slovenia, Luka Koper d.d.

The order was placed in the first quarter of 2022 and is expected to be delivered in February 2023. After the delivery of the new equipment, the company will operate a fleet of 30 Konecranes RTGs at the major Slovenian port.

“Koper is a forward-looking container terminal operator with ambitious environmental goals, a...

https://container-news.com/port-of-koper-increases-electric-konecranes-rtgs/

Port of Koper receives new box crane

The first of the two new ship to shore (STS) cranes arrived at the port of Koper in Slovenia on 29 April.

As its older cranes, which were delivered in 2017, it has an outreach of 24 container rows, but with some latest electronic upgrades which ensure even more safe operations and higher productivity, said the port in a statement.

The Slovenian port added that the crane will be operational in three weeks, when all check-ups and tests are performed. Additionally, the second one is coming in about...

https://container-news.com/port-of-koper-receives-new-box-crane/

Port of Koper sets new monthly record in March

The Port of Koper achieved a new monthly record in March by handling 99,533 TEU, surpassing the previous record high of 97,101 TEU set in March 2021.

During the same month, the Slovenian port also set a new milestone, handling more than 10,000 TEU on a single mother ship, exceeding the previous record by more than 1,000 TEU.

“This new milestone comes at a time when the Koper Container Terminal, as well as the entire maritime industry and logistics worldwide, is facing major challenges due to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-koper-sets-new-monthly-record-in-march/

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