Ocean carrier says move is next step in its corporate transformation
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/maersk_integrates_supply_chain_services
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Kalmar to Supply Canadian Terminals’ Renewed Fleet
Kalmar, a lifting solutions provider, has agreed a deal with Canadian operator Global Container Terminals to supply ten new machines
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/kalmar_to_supply_canadian_terminals_renewed_fleet
Costa Rica militarizes ports during labor dispute
Following instructions given by President Carlos Alvarado, Costa Rica’s Public Security took control of the ports of Limon and Moin of the Atlantic Zone Development and Port Administration Group (JAPDEVA), the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) and the Juan Santamaria and Daniel Oduber international airports in...
http://www.longshoreshippingnews.com/2018/09/costa-rica-militarizes-ports-during-labor-dispute/
Port of Tacoma pauses operations due to nearby fire, air quality concerns
Update: The Port of Tacoma has announced: “With air quality returning to healthy levels, service at all terminals in Tacoma are expected to be up and running by 1 p.m.”
An overnight fire at Simon Metals scrap yard in Tacoma weakened the surround air quality Monday morning, forcing the Port of Tacoma to put operations on hold.
The fire began around 2 a.m. and by 10 a.m. air quality around...
ICTSI Basra increases capacity at Umm Qasr
The ability of the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq to receive direct calls from larger container vessels is being progressively enhanced by a new terminal development program at Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT). A significant milestone in this context was recently reached with the call of Evergreen’s 5652 teu Ever Useful. At 285 m in length, the vessel is by far the largest containership to berth at BGT to date.
Speaking at a ceremony to mark the occasion, Hans-Ole Madsen, ICTSI Senior Vice President and...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/ictsi-basra-increases-capacity-umm-qasr/
More RTGs for Salalah
Oman’s Port of Salalah has taken delivery of four more RTGs to meet the operational requirements of its customers. The new stacking gantry cranes incorporate a number of features designed to make them safer, more environmentally-friendly and more reliable, with reduced downtime.
This investment is one of a number of ongoing initiatives which also includes adding 33 new tractor trailers to its fleet. Andrew Dawes, CEO of the Port of Salalah, said, “Adding these new RTGs is part of our ongoing...
Sohar signs Svitzer pilot boat support deal
Sohar Port and Freezone has reached an agreement with Svitzer, a subsidiary of the AP Moller group, to upgrade its fleet of pilot vessels and to provide round-the-clock operational support for ship movements in and around the port.
Mark Geilenkirchen, CEO of Sohar Port and Freezone, said, “Due to the rapid growth in port operations and vessel movements year-on-year, the provision of safe and efficient pilot services are a vital link in our operational capability.” The main scope of the agreement...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/sohar-signs-svitzer-pilot-boat-support-deal/
Port of Longview handles million-pound windmill transformer
The transformer weighs about the same as 11 or 12 loaded log trucks or about 300 cars.
The heaviest single piece of equipment ever to move on Washington highways came through the Port of Longview recently and will require a trailer as long as a football field to move it to its destination in Central Washington.
Portland-area heavy equipment mover Omega Morgan is partnering with the Washington State Patrol and Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office to move a windmill transformer...
Port of Oakland night gates will expand to speed up cargo flow
Another Port of Oakland marine terminal operator has announced that it’s opening night gates to accelerate containerized cargo flow. TraPac plans to add a second shift for harbor truckers beginning Oct. 15.
The move enables thousands of drivers to pick up or drop off Oakland containerized cargo from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m., Monday-through-Thursday. Port officials said night operations should accelerate cargo flow while reducing truck queues that sometimes build outside terminal gates.
TraPac becomes the...
Port of Grays Harbor and Hoquiam agree on lease option of City site as part of proposed potash export facility
At the September 11, 2018, Commission meeting the Port of Grays Harbor Commission authorized Executive Director Gary Nelson to sign an Option to Lease 85 acres of property adjacent to port-owned Marine Terminal 3 from the City of Hoquiam. The land would be required if BHP, a global resource company, should select Grays Harbor as the preferred site for their proposed potash export facility.
Hoquiam’s City Council also authorized the Option to be executed at its City Council meeting on...