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HMM Algeciras – largest container ship calls on Rotterdam

On June 3, the HMM Algeciras entered Rotterdam’s Amaliahaven on its maiden voyage to transfer containers at the terminal of RWG (Rotterdam World Gateway). Algeciras is the most recent vessel to rank as the world’s largest container ship. At maximum capacity, the ship carries slightly more 20-foot containers than its predecessor MSC Gülsün: 23,964 TEU versus 23,756 TEU. During its maiden voyage, HMM Algeciras is carrying a total of ... [+]

Grants for Port of Corpus Christi

The Port of Corpus Christi was awarded a grant by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) under the 2019-2020 Port Access Program for safety improvements to the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor and Rincon Road leading to the Rincon Industrial Complex. The Port Access ... [+]

Port of Oakland meat exports soar

Midst a devastating pandemic that’s crippling economies worldwide, here’s a Port of Oakland bright spot: meat exports to Asia. The Port says its meat exports jumped 26% in the first quarter of 2020 over Q1 2019. The Port said it now ... [+]

Port of Rotterdam to hold RFT for transport service

The Port of Rotterdam Authority will be publishing a request for tenders among sector parties for the provision of a new transport service that enables container terminal operators at Maasvlakte to exchange containers via a dedicated road. This dedicated road, commonly known as the Container ... [+]

Rotterdam’s container hub chalks up another record

On June 4, the container ship Marseille Maersk left the APMT 2 terminal in Prinses Amaliahaven en route to Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia. With a draught of 17.30 meters, the vessel represents a new record for container ships calling on Rotterdam. The previous record stood ... [+]

Port of Baltimore Again Achieves Top International Environmental Certification

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) has again achieved recertification in the review of international standards for environmental management. The certification – known as ISO 14001 for Environmental Management System – recognizes the many environmental initiatives and programs in place at ... [+]

DP World Joins with TradeLens

DP World has completed the early stages of integration with TradeLens a blockchain-based digital container logistics platform, jointly developed by A.P. Moller - Maersk and IBM. The collaboration between DP World and the TradeLens platform will help accelerate the digitization of global supply chains. ... [+]

GPA commissions first nine Mason Mega Rail tracks

Georgia Ports Authority's Mason Mega Rail project, in the works for more than four years and designed to expand service to the Southeast and Midwestern U.S., has passed a major milestone. GPA has put into operation the first nine of 18 new working tracks, with ... [+]

Port of Oakland looks to lead rebound from COVID-19

This region’s economic rebound from coronavirus would most likely start at the Port of Oakland. That’s what the Port’s Executive Director told East Bay business and civic leaders said while seeking their support. Danny Wan assured the East Bay Economic Development Alliance that ... [+]

Arrival of the first container ship at Stockholm Norvik Port

Stockholm Norvik Port, Ports of Stockholm’s new freight port is open and the first container ship arrived at the port on Wednesday 27th May, 2020. The Unifeeder vessel SCA Tunadal claims the port’s maiden container ship call. A long and well-planned port construction project has ... [+]

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