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Kalmar and Tropical Shipping strengthen long-term relationship with new order for straddle carriers
| August 15, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply international cargo and logistics operator Tropical Shipping with three Kalmar diesel-electric straddle carriers. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2022 Q3 order intake, and the delivery of all units is scheduled to be completed in Q3 2023.
Liverpool dock workers back strike over pay in threat to trade
| August 15, 2022 | Ports & Terminals
Dock workers in Liverpool voted to strike over pay, threatening to disrupt UK trade and adding to a summer of labor unrest brought on by spiraling inflation.
Rhine River shrinks further as some barges halt transport
| August 15, 2022 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
The Rhine River’s water level at a key waypoint hit a new low, risking the transit of fuel and other goods as Europe’s climate crisis exacerbates its energy-supply crunch.
FMC seeks comments on benefits of issuing emergency order requiring information sharing
| August 15, 2022 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals
Port of Mobile container terminal delivers strongest month in history
| August 15, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
Port of Mobile continues to set records as fastest growing container terminal in the U.S.
German Container Operator to Halt Operations on Parts of Rhine
| August 12, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
Weissman Lays Out Goals for Port of Long Beach
| August 12, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
Sharon L. Weissman ushered in the start of her term as Harbor Commission President on Thursday by accepting the gavel and announcing an agenda of environmental, community, and workforce goals for the year ahead at the Port of Long Beach.
Rhine River to drop further as IEA sees prolonged crisis
| August 11, 2022 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
The Rhine River is set to drop well below a critical depth over the weekend, signaling further turmoil for shipments of energy supplies on one of Europe’s most vital waterways.
Fairplay Towage Group orders two Damen RSD Tugs 2513
| August 11, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe’s leading tugboat operators with over 100 tugs in operation, has placed an order with Damen Shipyards Group for two Damen RSD Tugs 2513. The vessels will be delivered in January 2023.
GSBN’s Cargo Release continues global expansion as rollouts begin in Latin America
| August 11, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Abidjan ro-ro terminal (TERRA) awarded the “green terminal” label
| August 11, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
In June 2022, Terminal Roulier d’Abidjan (TERRA), which provides of handling and activities related to ro-ro ships at the Port of Abidjan, received the “Green Terminal” label issued by Bureau Veritas. This attests to the significant reduction in the environmental impact of its activities.
Greenfield container port projects back in favor with terminal operators
| August 11, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
Widespread container shipping trade recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has boosted the global terminal capacity outlook, supported by global terminal operators’ (GTOs) increased appetite for higher-risk greenfield projects to deliver long-term growth, according to Drewry’s latest Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review and Forecast report.
ContainerPort Group owner operator fleet grows 20% amid industry-wide trucking capacity challenges
| August 10, 2022 | Intermodal | Road | Ports & Terminals
Strong compensation package, 24/7 support services and state-of-the-art productivity tools are keys to growth
Entire US supply chain needs 24/7 operations, not just ports, official says
| August 10, 2022 | Ports & Terminals
All parts of the US supply chain -- not just its ports -- need to move to round-the-clock operations to alleviate snarl-ups and reduce overall costs, President Joe Biden’s supply-chain czar said.
Senate passes budget reconciliation granting $3 billion to ports for electrification projects, House votes next
| August 10, 2022 | Energy | Alternative | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Following months of negotiation over Congressional Democrats' agenda, and with persistent advocacy from the port industry, the Senate passed the long-awaited Inflation Reduction Act, the budget reconciliation bill that includes $3 billion over five years to establish a new grant program to install electrified equipment and reduce emission at ports.
Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on East Coast empty container congestion
| August 09, 2022 | Ports & Terminals
I want to agree and associate myself with the statement made by Chairman Maffei in the aftermath of his visit to the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, and his concerns on the mounting challenge of returning empty containers to the marine terminals servicing the port.
Port of Long Beach has most active July on record
| August 09, 2022 | Ports & Terminals
Empties boost increase as consumer spending slows
US retail cargo seen cooling in second half as inflation, rates bite
| August 09, 2022 | Ports & Terminals
US ports will see less retail cargo entering the country in the second half of the year as economic growth slows amid back-to-back interest-rate increases and persistent inflation.
ICTSI launches suite of digital services with new app
| August 09, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is empowering port users to make better, more timely business decisions with the launch of the ICTSI App, a tool that gives port users access to the Company’s newest digital services.
Imports slowing in second half of the year but 2022 should see gain over 2021
| August 09, 2022 | Ports & Terminals
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