PSA ANTWERP

PSA Antwerp and Combinant boost terminal-rail connectivity

PSA Antwerp, a deepsea terminal operator, and Antwerp-based rail terminal Combinant have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create an integrated service enhancing connectivity between PSA’s deepsea terminals and the Combinant Rail Terminal at the Port of Antwerp.

This collaboration aims to promote a modal shift from road to rail, strengthening maritime intermodal rail solutions within the Belgian port.

With the growing demand for fast, cost-efficient, and sustainable transport options...

https://container-news.com/psa-antwerp-and-combinant-boost-terminal-rail-connectivity/

ATS, MPET and PSA launch fully electric straddle carrier at Port of Antwerp

MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) has launched a new fully electric straddle carrier (e-straddle carrier) at its terminal in the Port of Antwerp, as part of the joint Green Straddle Carrier Program initiated by Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), MPET and PSA Antwerp (PSAA).

The post ATS, MPET and PSA...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/ats-mpet-and-psa-launch-fully-electric-straddle-carrier-at-port-of-antwerp/

Antwerp Terminal Services and CMB.TECH introduce hydrogen dual fuel straddle carrier

Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), a joint venture between MSC PSA Europe Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp (PSAA), launched the world’s first H2 dual fuel straddle carrier in the Port of Antwerp.

In particular, by using state-of-the-art H2 dual fuel combustion engine technology, developed by cleantech company CMB.TECH and integrated into a straddle carrier with the support of ATS, the machine runs on a mix of hydrogen and diesel.

In line with the UN Paris Climate Agreement and the EU Green Deal,...

https://container-news.com/antwerp-terminal-services-and-cmb-tech-introduce-hydrogen-dual-fuel-straddle-carrier/

PSA exceeds 90 million TEUs in 2022

PSA International has announced it handled 90.9 million TEUs at its port projects worldwide in 2022, which represents a 0.7% decline compared with 2021 box volumes.

The company’s flagship PSA Singapore reported 37 million TEUs with the remaining terminals of PSA outside Singapore reaching 53.9 million TEUs.

“The world experienced another challenging year in 2022 and although most countries were emerging from the global pandemic, many continued to suffer from the negative aftershocks which were...

https://container-news.com/psa-exceeds-90-million-teus-in-2022/

New cranes to increase Antwerp’s Europa Terminal capacity and reduce emissions

Belgian terminal operator PSA Antwerp has signed an agreement with Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz and global technology provider in electrification and automation ABB to order 14 new automated stacking cranes (ASCs) for Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

When the new equipment arrives, the Europa Terminal will have 48 new ASCs to operate its upgraded yard. According to PSA Antwerp, the new cranes will help to expand the terminal’s capacity by 40% and reach its sustainability goals...

https://container-news.com/new-cranes-to-increase-antwerps-europa-terminal-capacity-and-reduce-emissions/

PSA Antwerp inks deal to upgrade Europa Terminal

PSA Antwerp and the temporary partnership Stadsbader/DSG signed an agreement to upgrade the civil and electrical infrastructure for the first phase of the works at PSA Antwerp’s Europa Terminal in Belgium.

The works, which include preparing the yard for new automatic stacking cranes (ASCs), quay cranes and new truck flows, will start on 9 January 2023 and are expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2025.

These works are part of PSA Antwerp and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ grand overhaul...

https://container-news.com/psa-antwerp-inks-deal-to-upgrade-europa-terminal/

Port of Antwerp-Bruges, PSA Antwerp give green light for box terminal renewal

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp approved the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal.

The works, which will take about nine years and be carried out in three phases, will ensure that the latest generation of container ships can continue to call at Antwerp, Belgium, according to a statement.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp are expected to invest in the renewal of the Europa Terminal to increase its container capacity and upgrade port infrastructure.

Cameron Thorpe, CEO...

https://container-news.com/port-of-antwerp-bruges-psa-antwerp-give-green-light-for-box-terminal-renewal/

Antwerp’s box terminals to be enhanced with 34 Kalmar staddle carriers

The Finnish cargo handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar has signed an agreement with MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp to supply their terminals in the Port of Antwerp with a total of 34 straddle carriers.

The 29 carriers will be added to MPET’s equipment and the rest of the five will be delivered to PSA Antwerp. All the machines are scheduled to be delivered during the third quarter of 2022

In particular, MPET will receive 10 hybrid straddle carriers and 19 diesel-electric...

https://container-news.com/antwerps-box-terminals-to-be-enhanced-with-34-kalmar-staddle-carriers/

Port of Antwerp prepares for phase two of CPu implementation

Registration for the second phase of the Certified Pick up (CPu) process at the Port of Antwerp is required by the 1 June with the implementation of the next phase beginning on 1 July, according to the port authority.

The Port of Antwerp began the switch to CPu in January this year with a view to making the container release process more secure, transparent and efficient using a CPu central data platform that connects stakeholders involved with the import of containers.

In the first phase of the...

https://container-news.com/port-of-antwerp-prepares-for-phase-two-of-cpu-implementation/

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