Green Trucks to get Priority at Port of Gothenburg Terminals

In a concerted effort to incentivise haulage companies to increase the proportion of emission-free trucks more rapidly, two terminal operators at the Port of Gothenburg join forces as part of a new project named “Green Priority”. By offering defined efficiency benefits to customers that have made the move to electric, the operators are seeking to… Continue reading Green Trucks to get Priority at Port of Gothenburg Terminals

Farewell to the Bristol Giant

The gigantic floating crane is steeped in history, supporting the construction of crucial infastructure at Avonmouth Dock since 1965. Bristol Port bid a heartfelt farewell to the Bristol Giant on Monday 15 November. Built in 1965, the 150-ton Floating Crane has played a critical role in building infrastructure across the Avonmouth Dock, in particular, the… Continue reading Farewell to the Bristol Giant

Clarity on Import Requirements Welcome But Irish Traders Must be Ready for Further Changes

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In response to confirmation today (15 December 2021) that Irish traders will be exempt from some new Brexit import requirements from January 2022 as a consequence of the ongoing negotiations around the Northern Ireland protocol, Aidan Flynn, CEO of FTA Ireland (FTAI) comments:  “The clarity provided by Lord Frost today will provide Irish businesses with some of the certainty they need to plan their supply chain… Continue reading Clarity on Import Requirements Welcome But Irish Traders Must be Ready for Further Changes

PD Ports Unveils New £0.5 Million Pound Quayside Warehouse at Groveport

PD Ports has unveiled its latest investment at Groveport on the River Trent – a £0.5 million pound warehouse facility that will boost trade efficiencies and reduce costs for port customers as part of a long-term plan to continue growing business on the Humber. The 10,000sq.ft. transit warehouse – an interim storage location for cargo… Continue reading PD Ports Unveils New £0.5 Million Pound Quayside Warehouse at Groveport

Construction Begins on First Mississippi River Wharf to Handle 1,200-Foot Vessels

NOLA Oil Terminal, LLC announced (December 7) that it has begun construction on phase one of an oil and refined products terminal project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, occupying 158 acres located at Mile Marker 59 on the lower Mississippi River. The $300 million wharf and dock bond funding for this project was approved in summer 2021… Continue reading Construction Begins on First Mississippi River Wharf to Handle 1,200-Foot Vessels

Cainiao Adds New Malaysia Cargo Flights to Cater for E-Commerce Demand

Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has announced plans to add new Malaysia charter flights as the country grows in importance as a regional e-commerce hub. The first flight will operate between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen utilising a B737-300 aircraft operated by Central Airlines. In the future, the company plans to add more flights… Continue reading Cainiao Adds New Malaysia Cargo Flights to Cater for E-Commerce Demand

Cargo Congestion at Schiphol Shows Signs of Easing

Congestion issues at Schiphol are showing signs of easing following the creation of a task force to tackle the issue. The Dutch airport, like many in Europe, has faced extended truck waiting times for the pick-up and drop-off of cargo over recent weeks as the peak season kicked in and the pandemic affected operations. However,… Continue reading Cargo Congestion at Schiphol Shows Signs of Easing

Q&A with Mel Pipe, Joint Owner / Director at Elite Universal

Mel Pipe, Joint Owner / Director at Elite Universal, gives his answers in a Q&A style interview, providing insight into both his work-life and home-life. Q : You’re a relatively new business owner with Elite Universal being only 2 years old. How have you found the step up from management level to owner? A: “When… Continue reading Q&A with Mel Pipe, Joint Owner / Director at Elite Universal

Hapag-Lloyd Adds JAXPORT in its AL3 Service

Stade, Germany – June 14, 2019: Container ship SANTOS EXPRESS, operated by Hapag-Lloyd, on Elbe river heading towards Hamburg.

Hapag-Lloyd’s 7,000TEU Hudson Express has made its inaugural call to the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) as part of the Atlantic Loop 3 (AL3) container service which links Europe and the United States. With this addition, AL3 service is now calling on Antwerp, Hamburg, London, Charleston, Jacksonville and Norfolk. The German shipping line has decided that… Continue reading Hapag-Lloyd Adds JAXPORT in its AL3 Service

Peel Ports Commits to New Sediment Management Pledge

Peel Ports, one of largest port operators in the UK, has announced it has signed an international sediment management pledge to more effectively manage the disposal of sediments as part of the necessary dredging of its ports and harbours. The initiative, from Navigating a Changing Climate (a Global Climate Action partnership) and SedNet (a European… Continue reading Peel Ports Commits to New Sediment Management Pledge

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