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Ports : Lagos ports traffic gridlock remains a major headache
The ongoing gridlock of trucks on the roads leading to the ports of Apapa and Tin Can in Lagos remains a major headache for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). That’s the word from Acting Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko, who says that the congestion outside the port gates has defied solutions…
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Ports : Port of Liepaja seven-month volumes rose 6.8%
Cargo traffic at Latvia-based Port of Liepaja in January-July 2021 increased by 6.8% compared to the corresponding period a year before and totaled 3.79 million tonnes, the Liepaja Port Authority statistics showed. The seven-month volume of grain fell 0.8% to 1.34 million tonnes, anthracite volume plummeted by 86.6% to 28…
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Breaking News : Smiths Detection supports donation mobile inspection system at Beirut Port
UK-based security company Smiths Detection has delivered its HCVM scanner, a mobile X-ray inspection system, to the Lebanese Customs at the Port of Beirut to help enhance the port’s safety. The equipment has been supplied in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Lebanon, the French Ministry of Economy and…
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Ports : DP World TIS Pivdennyi container terminal in Ukraine shows good results in the first 12 months
The DP World TIS Pivdennyi container terminal in Ukraine has enjoyed a remarkably successful first 12 months whilst under the ownership of DP World, according to the company’s release. DP World, a global leader in end-to-end smart logistics, completed the 51% acquisition of the terminal in June 2020 and manages…
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Ports : Port of Oakland gets second first-call service in two weeks
For the second time in two weeks, a container shipping line is introducing Port of Oakland’s first-call service, according to the company’s release. The Port said that Taipei-based Wan Hai Lines will commence its new service here on August 8. Called the AA5, the route links Oakland with three Asian…
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Ports :New map shows the scale of ports and harbour coverage across the UK
2021 Review of the ‘Embarkation & Disembarkation of Pilots – Code of Safe Practice’ Published The BPA and the UK Harbour Masters’ Association have jointly produced a map of the UK’s ports and harbours, which shows the scale and spread of the industry. The map, which is available in both…
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Ports : Horisont Energi and Port of Rotterdam sign memorandum of understanding regarding blue ammonia
ANDNES, Norway, ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Horisont Energi (EURONEXT: HRGI) and the Port of Rotterdam today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding setting up a corridor for the transport of blue ammonia from Norway to Rotterdam. According to the agreement, Horisont Energi and the Port of Rotterdam…
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Ports : ONE launches Marine Safety and Quality Campaign 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect global shipping operations, ONE continues to face difficulties conducting ONE’s Vessel Quality Standard (ONE-VQS) physical inspections onboard their operated vessels. Following the success of last year’s rigorous self-inspection campaign, ONE is confident in maintaining the same meticulous self-inspection practice for a second year,…
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Ports : Port of Tanjung Pelepas jumps to 15th in world ranking
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), which is listed among the top 20 ports in the world, is the only port that saw a jump in its ranking, according to the company’s release. The encouraging performance was due to the success of PTP, which recorded a growth rate of 8.5% last…
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Ports : ABP’s Ports of Ipswich and Ayr enable wheat cargo to be shipped more sustainably
On the 20th of July, the Arklow Fern, with a cargo of wheat partly destined for the world-famous Scotch whisky industry, arrived at ABP’s Port of Ayr from ABP’s Port of Ipswich. Moving 4393 tonnes of wheat by ship, rather than road, saved 61,535 lorry miles, which approximately equates to…
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