Port of Koper

Port of Koper breaks container volume record in 2024

Slovenia’s Port of Koper has reported strong performance, with over 1.13 million TEUs in 2024, setting a new throughput record.

Despite challenges such as the crisis in the Red Sea and broader market uncertainties, the port recorded a 3% year-on-year increase in total maritime throughput, a 6% rise in container handling, and an 8% growth in general cargo.

On the downside, the handling of passenger vehicles declined by 3% year-on-year, reflecting the overall slowdown in vehicle sales and...

https://container-news.com/port-of-koper-container-volume-record-2024/

Four new Konecranes electric RTGs to improve Koper port operations

Luka Koper in Slovenia’s Port of Koper has ordered four Konecranes electric Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes to replace old machines in its container yard. The order was booked in the third quarter of 2024, with hand-over scheduled for the first quarter of 2025 at the latest.

Koper also has plans to construct a new quayside and container yard with additional storage space.

The Konecranes electric RTGs on order are expected to enhance the fleet of 28 Konecranes RTGs, of which 15 are fully...

https://container-news.com/four-new-konecranes-electric-rtgs-to-improve-koper-port-operations/

Port of Koper commences container terminal expansion project with public procurement

Recently, the Port of Koper announced a major public procurement for one of its largest and most crucial upcoming projects.

The investment will include the construction of a container quay and additional storage space in the northern part of Pier 1. The deadline for tender submissions is 30 September 2024.

The public tender encompasses the development of a 326-meter quayside, 70,000m² of stacking and handling areas, dredging, and the installation of essential power infrastructure.

The quay will be...

https://container-news.com/port-of-koper-commences-container-terminal-expansion-project-with-public-procurement/

Port of Koper handles 256,240 TEUs in Q1

The Luka Koper Group’s performance in the first quarter of this year was primarily impacted by weak economic activity in the euro area and sluggish growth in the global economy.

Slower-than-expected economic growth and the uncertain situation in the Middle East have resulted in slightly lower maritime throughput. The first quarter saw throughput reach 5.3 million tonnes, a 7% decline from the same period in 2023 and 9% below projections.

Container throughput fell to 256,240 TEUs, an 8% decrease...

https://container-news.com/port-of-koper-handles-256240-teus-in-q1/

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.

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