Ports & Terminals

Damen Shipyards Group and Maritime Craft Services sign contract for a new Shoalbuster 2711 multi-purpose workboat

AJOT | July 03, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Damen Shipyards Group and Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd (MCS) have signed a contract for the supply by Damen of one of its popular Shoalbuster 2711 multi-purpose workboats. The contract was signed at the recent Seawork 2024 event in Southampton and the vessel will be delivered this summer.

LEEA appoints Beltrao as Director of Compliance

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Alex Beltrao as Director of Compliance. “I am looking forward to contributing to the growth of LEEA together with its membership and to solidify the Association as the worldwide reference for lifting equipment safety,” he said.

Finnish Port of Oulu extends cargo handling with Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Portal Harbor Crane

AJOT | July 03, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The Port of Oulu has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Portal Harbor Crane to improve cargo handling capability at their Main Quay.

The Port of New Orleans acquires Coffee Drive warehouse, announces 10-year lease with The Kearney Companies, Inc.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced its purchase of the 210,000 square foot warehouse located at 5200 Coffee Drive in the Uptown Port of New Orleans Terminal, which is supported by a new, 10-year lease with The Kearney Companies, Inc. (The Kearney Companies), a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL).

Chiquita Fresh North America and Port Freeport sign lease agreement

AJOT | July 02, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Port Freeport has announced the execution of a lease agreement with Chiquita Fresh North America, marking a milestone in their ongoing partnership.

Port of Virginia adds last-out vessel call; new service

AJOT | July 02, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

New service offered by ocean carrier ONE holds benefits for exporters

Ports of Indiana receives U.S. Customs approval to establish first sea cargo container port serving Chicago metropolitan area

AJOT | July 02, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Pacific Harbor Line continues to lead rail industry safety, sustainability and efficiency

RAISE grants bolster ports with over $48.4 million for infrastructure improvements

AJOT | July 02, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | July 02, 2024

Port Canaveral advances berth renovation of North Cargo Berth 4

The 981-foot-long berth will accommodate a wide range of vessels and cargo discharge operations

AAPA urges US Trade Representative to reverse course on ship to shore crane tariff

Energy

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | July 01, 2024

Yusen Terminals faces tough road to zero emissions: Part II

On June 25th Alan McCorkle, President and CEO of Yusen Terminals located at the Port of Los Angeles showcased the acquisition of new battery-powered top handlers that will speed the transition from diesel technology to zero emission technology.

Taylor Machine Works’ battery electric zero-emission top handlers go into operation at Yusen Terminals at Port of Los Angeles

Taylor Machine Works' first five commercially available battery electric zero-emission top handlers in the country go into operation at Yusen Terminals at Port of Los Angeles.

Energy

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | July 01, 2024

Yusen Terminals’ McCorkle says zero emission transition is expensive but will result in long-term savings: Part I

In an interview with AJOT, McCorkle provided a very detailed breakdown of the challenges facing a marine terminal transitioning from diesel to zero emissions but concluded that the transition would eventually save terminals money