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APM Terminals appoints new MDs in Africa

“Jonathan Graham is officially assuming the role of the Managing Director of APM Terminals Liberia,...

by Container News

Solvo automates Sogester’s Angolan terminals

“Sogester has implemented the Solvo.TOS multipurpose and container terminal automation system at its...

by Container Management

COVID-19-hit Indian terminal investors seek revenue-share relief

“International and domestic terminal investors in India’s major public ports operating under a build...

by JOC

APMT Pipavav resumes operations following cyclone

“APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) has resumed container handling operations with Transwo...

by Port Technology

Brasil Terminal Portuario unveils infrastructure upgrade plan for Port of Santos

“Brasil Terminal Portuario (BTP) has committed approximately 1.3 billion reais ($250 million) for in...

by Port Technology

Year of chaos makes real-time data coverage a necessity, says APM Terminals

“The COVID-19 pandemic and obstruction of the Suez Canal have shown how important it is for ports an...

by Port Technology

CMA CGM Marco Polo makes history with APMT Elizabeth arrival

“APM Terminals (APMT) Elizabeth has welcomed the CMA CGM Marco Polo to its terminal, making the vessel the largest container ship to call at the US East Coast.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Port of Barcelona integrates port community system with TradeLens

“The Port of Barcelona’s port community system, Portic, is being integrated with TradeLens, the digi...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Pipavav Port operations suspended following cyclone Tauktae

“Pipavav Port on India’s west coast is expected to be non-operational until 1 June due to the impact of cyclone Tauktae.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Hutchison Ports seals acquisition of APM Terminals Rotterdam

“Hutchison Ports Netherlands B.V., a subsidiary of Hutchison Ports, has signed an agreement to acqui...

by Offshore Energy

APM Terminals and Plaquemines Port to work together on the design of new mega-ship hub

“APM Terminals (APMT) and Plaquemines Port will work together to discuss the future design of the Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (PPHTD).” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Kalmar to deliver Ottawa T2 terminal tractors to Port of Santos

“Kalmar will deliver nine Ottawa T2 terminal tractors to the Port of Santos with delivery scheduled to be completed by the beginning of Q3 2021.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Port of Abidjan and Bollore Ports receive 36 electric towing vehicles

“The Port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, has taken delivery of 36 electric towing vehicles which will equi...

by Port Technology

Booming rates sees APMM raise its 2021 outlook

“Surging demand that has caused congestion is within the supply chain and a shortage of available eq...

by Container News

Santos Brasil selects CyberLogitec’s OPUS Terminal

“CyberLogitec has announced a new agreement with Santos Brasil to implement OPUS Terminal in its two largest sites at Santos and Barcarena.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

South Florida Container Terminal nears completion of upgrade

“APM Terminals (APMT) has said the three-year modernization upgrade at the South Florida Container Terminal (SFCT) is almost complete.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Global Ports signs deal with TransContainer PJSC to upgrade terminal IT system

“IT developer ROLIS, part of the Global Ports Group, has partnered with TransContainer PJSC to imple...

by Port Technology

36 electric towing vehicles ordered for the second container terminal in the Port of Abidjan

“As part of the project on the second container terminal in the Port of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Termi...

by Econfin

Vietnam approves $147 million plan to expand maritime sector

“The government of Vietnam has approved a $147 million (VND3.4 trillion) infrastructure plan at the...

by Port Technology

Special report: how Bolloré won control of Ghana’s biggest port

“Africa Confidential has published a potentially explosive report on corporate comings and goings at...

by The Loadstar

APM Terminals MedPort Tangier begins the next development phase

“APM Terminals MedPort Tangier, a terminal in Morocco, is celebrating its next major development mil...

by Offshore Energy

Port of Gothenburg takes action to prevent congestion post-Suez suspension

“The Port of Gothenburg has launched a series of measures to alleviate the forecast congestion at po...

by Port Technology

APMT Quetzal inaugurates x-ray scanners for improved cargo inspection

“APM Terminals Quetzal (APMTQ) has inaugurated two non-intrusive inspection equipment – X-ray scanne...

by Port Technology

Port of Gothenburg increases market share despite pandemic-hit 2020

“Container volumes rose at the Port of Gothenburg in 2020 and the port’s market share in Sweden grew despite uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

APMT launches container tracking system to 65% of portfolio

“APM Terminals (APMT) has said it has successfully rolled out its container tracking platform, Track...

by Port Technology

Port of Gothenburg to open new short sea container terminal

“The Port of Gothenburg will open a new container terminal dedicated to short sea, intra-European cargo transport, which will be operated by APM Terminals.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Carriers see no ‘silver bullet’ solution to India equipment woes

“Indian exporters looking to ocean carriers to fix heightened equipment availability issues seem to have no choice but to wait until the market settles on a new equilibrium between supply and demand.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

by JOC

APMT Gothenburg to facilitate container weighing of Maersk exports

“APM Terminals Gothenburg has launched a new product that will facilitate weighing of containers and at the same time increase safety across its maritime operations.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

APM Terminals’ Brazil hub registers double-digit growth in 2020

“APM Terminals (APMT) has said its operations at APM Terminals Pecam, Brazil, has registered a doubl...

by Port Tehnology

APMT hails data-sharing benefits of APIs

“APM Terminals (APMT) has launched two further APIs and increased the number of terminals providing real-time data at its hubs.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk and PSA sign end-to-end logistics deal with Braskem

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) and PSA Corporation have signed a new logistics agreement with Braskem,...

by Port Technology

Port of Kalundborg inks Konecranes Mobile Harbor Crane deal for New West Port

“The Port of Kalundborg has placed an order with Konecranes for a Model 7 Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane to meet demand at its New West Port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Three new RTG cranes for APM Terminals Valencia

“Parts for three new Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes have been delivered to APM Terminals (APMT) at the Port of Valencia as part of the company’s equipment upgrade drive.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technolgy (JK)

by Port Technolgy

Maersk launches first-ever Japan-UK block train service

“A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has pioneered the first-ever block train from Japan to the UK via the Trans-Siberian railway.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Maersk Eindhoven sets course for LA

“The Maersk Eindhoven set sail for the US on 2 March, following a stack collapse that saw 260 boxes...

by Container News

APMT Kalundborg Begins Operations

“APM Terminals (APMT) has begun operations in Kalundborg, Denmark, with the launch of two weekly feeder services operated by A.P. Moller – Maersk.” See the original story at Container Management. Source: Container Management (JK)

by Container Management

Port of Rotterdam chooses construction partners in expansion project

“The Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded the construction of approximately 2.4km of quays in the...

by Port Technology

APM Terminals Apapa Boosts Port Operation With Four Additional RTGs

“Nigeria’s leading container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa has boosted its operation with the delivery of additional four Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes.” See the original story at Nigerian Tribune. Source: Nigerian Tribune (JK)

by Nigerian Tribune

Investment Helps Aqaba Terminal to Sustain Growth

“Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) achieved a highly creditable set of results in 2020, handling 857,000 TEU, 7 per cent up on the year before.” See the original story at The Maritime Standard. Source: The Maritime Standard (JK)

by The Maritime Standard

Demand surge, supply chain disruption add $1.5bn to Maersk’s earnings

“AP Moller-Maersk expects supply chain bottlenecks and equipment shortages that caused profits to su...

by Seatrade Maritime News

APMT Aires fights pandemic with new cargo tracking app

“APM Terminals Buenos Aires (APMT Buenos Aires) has launched cargo tracking app as part of efforts to digitalize operations and make trade more efficient.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Gothenburg TEU traffic escapes COVID-19 pandemic

“The Port of Gothenburg escaped the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and instead enjoyed an increase in container traffic, according to its annual financial results.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

APM Terminals Elizabeth converts to green energy

“AMP Terminals Elizabeth will begin using green power from a supplier which uses renewables such as wind and solar which is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 45%.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Port of Tanjung Pelepas box volumes up 8% to record high of 9.8m teu in 2020

“Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has posted a record throughput of 9.8m teu in 2020, despit...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Maersk Essen diverts to Mexican terminal

“Maersk Line has confirmed that the stricken vessel, the 13,100TEU Maersk Essen, which lost around 7...

by Container News

Maersk outlines roadmap to large carbon neutral boxships

“AP Møller – Mærsk CEO Søren Skou has outlined the company’s route to producing large carbon neutral...

by Container News

Sakura Kuma joins APM Terminals as new CEO of terminal operations in Japan

“APM Terminals has appointed Sakura Kuma (pictured above) as the new chief executive of its Japan operations.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

APM Terminals Apapa opens new command centre to improve visibility

“APM Terminals Apapa has opened a new operations command centre designed to improve operational visibility and efficiency.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology