port upgrade

Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to strengthen its handling capacity

Ningbo-Zhoushan Port plans to raise $1.6 billion in order to upgrade its facility. Specifically, the port will expand six container terminals which are estimated to increase its annual handling capacity to more than 32 million TEU from 5.6 million TEU during 2020.

In fact, the Chinese container port plans to raise the funds by giving 2.635 billion non-public shares to its company Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG), and to Shanghai International Port Group.

Among other upgrades, Ningbo-Zhoushan...

https://safety4sea.com/ningbo-zhoushan-port-to-strengthen-its-handling-capacity/

Infrastructure Australia stress need for deep water ports to host larger ships

Infrastructure Australia, the country’s independent infrastructure adviser, stressed the need for “a network of deep water ports” along the East Coast to accommodate large ships that are currently unable to visit due to port constraints, marking the issue as a “priority initiative”.

This announcement should come as “music to the ears of internationally-trading businesses across the country“, according to Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody.

Mr Carmody said Infrastructure Australia had correctly...

https://safety4sea.com/infrastructure-australia-stress-need-for-deep-water-ports-to-host-larger-ships/

Port of Savannah expands fleet of mobile harbor cranes

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has inked an agreement with Konecranes for the supply of two eco-efficient mobile harbor cranes for its terminal at the Port of Savannah. After handover in July 2020, the cranes are expected to improve the terminal’s flexibility in handling containers and general cargo.

Historically, the GPA’s Ocean Terminal has been dedicated to breakbulk, heavy lift, RoRo, and some containerized cargo.

The decision of the investment came as there is currently only one...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-savannah-expands-fleet-of-mobile-harbor-cranes/

Ports of LA, Long Beach team up to boost competitiveness

The neighboring US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach revealed intentions to strengthen collaborative measures in the areas of cargo movement efficiency, connectivity, workforce development, cyber security and metrics, under a new agreement approved by their respective Harbor Commissions.

The largest seaport complex in the US will work with industry stakeholders to identify operational issues to unlock additional efficiencies and lower costs for shippers while boosting sustainability.

Our two...

https://safety4sea.com/ports-of-la-long-beach-team-up-to-boost-competitiveness/

SpaceX aims to build rocket facility at Port of Los Angeles

According to Los Angeles Times, SpaceX discusses with the LA government officials, in order to develop a new rocket facility based in the Port of Los Angeles. In fact, the matter is under negotiations, since it needs to be further approved from the LA City Council, which is scheduled to vote for it next week.

Although, the L.A. Board of Harbor Commissioners from its side, gave its approval for the manufacturing facility, allowing SpaceX to lease the same land, so as to develop a new port-based...

https://safety4sea.com/spacex-aims-to-build-rocket-facility-at-port-of-los-angeles/

Partners discuss Smooth Ports project’s progress

The Port Authority Network of Northern Tyrrhenian Sea conducted the second Smooth Ports partner meeting, with attendees from Bulgaria, France, Italy and Germany, who discussed the progress of the project.

The Smooth Ports project is an effort to reduce CO2 emissions in ports by reducing truck transports in ports and their hinterland. A special focus is on optimization of administrative procedures in order to save unnecessary transport within the port.

During the meeting, the partners agreed to...

https://safety4sea.com/partners-discuss-smooth-ports-projects-progress/

W. Africa container terminal to enter Phase 2 upgrade

The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) is developing its image as the gateway to Eastern Nigeria and a strong alternative to ports in Largos, followed by the beginning of Phase 2 upgrade.

Specifically, APM Terminals reported that Phase 2 upgrade of the port, which will begin within the next 18 months, will assist meet volumes that have been increasing over the past three years.

According to forecasts, the port’s volume will grow, followed by the increasing number of shipping lines, importers...

https://safety4sea.com/w-africa-container-terminal-to-enter-phase-2-upgrade/

Falkland Islands to develop new port infrastructure

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and BAM Nuttal Ltd shake their hands and came in an agreement in order to establish a new port in Stanley Harbor. In fact, the new port goals to give a boost to the region’s economy and enhance the shipping, fishing and tourism industry.

As is well known, the existing FIPASS facility is fast approaching the end of its life. Today’s exciting news is the first step in designing a new facility that can handle both our current needs, and our projected future...

https://safety4sea.com/falkland-islands-to-develop-new-port-infrastructure/

Port of Hamburg seaborne cargo throughput increases by 1.1% in 2019

Port of Hamburg saw an increase of 136.6 million tonnes, 1.1%, in its seaborne cargo throughput, with its container handling reaching the 9.3 million TEU advanced substantially, by 6.1%.

In the seaport-hinterland transport segment of such importance for the Port of Hamburg, it was environment-friendly container transport by rail that achieved double-digit growth.

Also, 2.7 million TEUs were transmitted between the terminals of the port of Hamburg and those in the hinterland, representing a 10.4%,...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-hamburg-seaborne-cargo-throughput-increases-by-1-1-in-2019/

EIB loans port of Ystad €41.75m for greener vessel accommodation

The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a SEK 445 million (41.75 million euros) loan agreement with the Municipality of Ystad for the expansion of the quays to be able to host new, more environmentally friendly LNG vessels.

Specifically, the project, which began in May 2019, aims at increasing the capacity of the Port of Ystad facilities to be able to host larger ro-pax vessels. Also, the expansion project will enable the port welcome “greener” and more sustainable LNG vessels of over 240...

https://safety4sea.com/eib-loans-port-of-ystad-e41-75m-for-greener-vessel-accommodation/

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