Ports

Costa Rica: Police in riot gear use tear gas on protesters at terminal entrance

A photo of the Costa Rican national protests taken on Sept. 12, 2018.

A photo of the Costa Rican national protests taken on Sept. 12, 2018.

Excerpts from an article ironically named ‘Breakthrough hope in Costa Rica strike’:

The government and public sector workers in Costa Rica have agreed to enter into talks to bring to an end an indefinite strike that is now in its second week.

The unions, which are protesting against government tax reform plans, released a statement indicating their willingness to negotiate with the mediation of the Catholic church but without...

http://www.longshoreshippingnews.com/2018/09/costa-rica-police-in-riot-gear-use-tear-gas-on-protesters-at-terminal-entrance/

They Serve Ships of the United States Navy in San Lucas

In the port of Cabo San Lucas, from Monday 17 of this month, a ship of the Navy of the United States remained anchored, which after 4 days in the bay, set sail on Thursday 20, welcoming the port authorities to another ship that arrived on the same Thursday at 12:00 noon.

The manager of the Integral Port Administration in CSL, Héctor Montaño Cota, explained that the visit of both ships of the Navy of the United States was for the purpose of supplying drinking water and fuel, likewise, for the...

http://www.maritimeherald.com/2018/they-serve-ships-of-the-united-states-navy-in-san-lucas/

Durban Port Festival to Celebrate All Things Heritage

All Things Heritage

Observing the theme ‘All Things Heritage’, this year’s Durban Port Festival to be hosted by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will embrace the diversity of Durban’s different cultures, traditions and heritage, while showcasing the rich history of South Africa’s busiest commercial port.

The annual event takes place from Saturday, 29 September 2018, 11am to 8pm and Sunday, 30 September, 11am to 6pm in the harbour precinct off Margaret Mncadi Avenue.

It offers a weekend of portside fun for...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/09/21/durban-port-festival-to-celebrate-all-things-heritage/

The Port of Ngqura Celebrating Another Milestone of Growth

Genco Brittany - Cement Carrier Vessel Moored at Port of Ngqura

The young developing Port of Ngqura celebrated a milestone in its growth with the arrival of the first vessel discharging cargo for Osho Cement, a new cement manufacturer currently under construction in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

The GENCO BRITTANY discharged 55 410 tons of cement clinker and gypsum in bulk at the Multi-Purpose Terminal’s Finger Jetty – Berth C101. The ships’ own cranes and grabs, with a capacity of approximately 12 cubic metres each, discharged the cargo which was...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/09/21/the-port-of-ngqura-celebrating-another-milestone-of-growth/

Port of St. Helens adopts new name — Port of Columbia County — and new logo

Port of Columbia County's new logo

From The Chronicle:

Port of Columbia County’s new logo

The Port of St. Helens adopted a new name “Port of Columbia County” on July. At its Sept. 12 meeting, the commissioners adopted a new logo reflecting the name change.

Last April, the Port of St. Helens set out to rebrand itself to reflect its mission and operations across all of Columbia County. In July, the commissioners of the port district formally adopted a new name, “Port of Columbia County.” The name, currently “Port of St. Helens,” is...

http://www.longshoreshippingnews.com/2018/09/port-of-st-helens-adopts-new-name-port-of-columbia-county-and-new-logo/

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