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DP World, a global leader in smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, is proud to bring its Beyond Boundaries Initiative to the African continent for the first time. An event today at South Africa’s iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium, saw DP World unveil the fifth repurposed shipping container of the global initiative, accompanied by a donation ... […]

ESPO congratulates the Port of Algeciras (Spain), the Port of Barcelona (Spain), the Port of Klaipeda (Lithuania), the Ports of Niedersachsen (Germany), the Ports of Tenerife (Spain), the Port of Sevilla (Spain), the Port of Igoumenitsa (Greece), the Port of Waterford (Ireland), the Port of Dover (United Kingdom), the Port of Pori (Finland), and the ... […]

South Africa’s Transnet said on Friday it transported 151.7 million metric tons of freight by rail in the financial year that ended in March, up 1.5% from the previous year’s volumes. A presentation by Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips showed the latest year’s rail volumes were about 1.8% below its recovery plan target of 154.4 million ... […]

Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel opened 26 Apr 2024, Baltimore, United States The Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel has opened for commercially essential vessels on April 25 until April 29. READ MORE Traffic resumed after suspension due to fire 26 Apr 2024, Dardanelles, Turkey Vessel traffic in the Dardanelles has been restored after being suspended ... […]

Bahrain Steel, a leading producer and global supplier of high-grade iron-ore pellets and APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, have completed a ground-breaking study to identify opportunities to lift standards of safety and efficiency, and ultimately increase volumes at Bahrain Steels’ Port Terminal, which is currently operating at full capacity. Under ... […]

A standardized digital release process for containers imported into German sea ports is being launched under the name “Secure Release Order.” This is intended to gradually replace the previously used PIN code-based process. Initiators DAKOSY and dbh expect to launch the introductory phase in the second half of this year. With the comprehensive digitalization of ... […]

The Georgia Ports Authority hosted their 55th annual 2024 Georgia International Trade Conference. The event brings customers, business partners and industry leaders together to discuss the latest maritime and logistics industry developments and trends. India was one of the key topics discussed on conference panels. The India government is investing billions in port and transportation ... […]

The Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest, expects a “small” recovery in cargo volumes this year, following a decline in 2023, as global inflation levels continue to ease, according to its chief executive. “This year, you will see a small recovery because inflation has reduced to acceptable levels,” Boudewijn Siemons told The National on the sidelines ... […]

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be organising the second “Chemistry & Energy Summit” in Burghausen on 16 May 2024 in order to explain the essential relationship between the chemical industry and the energy sector and to initiate a fundamental process of dialogue. This summit will emphasise the significance of adopting an all-embracing approach to current ... […]

Record-high Q1 profitability This release is a summary of Konecranes Plc’s Interim report, January-March 2024. The complete report is attached to this release in pdf format and is also available on Konecranes’ website at www.konecranes.com. The figures presented in this report are unaudited. Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the same period a ... […]