Tag: ports

A crewmember from a vessel at the port of Charleston, South Carolina lost his life during a linehandling accident, on October 26.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $703 million to fund 41 projects in 22 states and one territory that will improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program.

Germany has ordered police to guard LNG terminals under construction and increased aerial supervision of its rail network as it prepares to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure.

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) presented its ESPO Annual ESPO Environmental Report 2022 - EcoPortInsights. The report concludes that climate change is top priority for European ports.

Saudi ports have recorded an increase in container throughput during September 2022, reaching a total of 657,420 TEU. The figure marks a 9.20% increase compared to the 602,033 TEU recorded in September 2021.

The Canadian Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced the completion of the Ports Modernization Review, which aims to advance the role of Canada Port Authorities and optimize their current and future roles.

The California State Transportation Agency issued a call for projects for the unprecedented $1.2 billion in one-time state funding for port and freight infrastructure projects to build a more efficient, sustainable and resilient goods movement system.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp gave the official green light for the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal.

Members from the IAPH Innovation Group published the IAPH factsheet guide ‘The mindset shift towards innovation‘, offering ten recommendations to all port leadership teams on how to integrate innovation in practice.

Royal Caribbean Group’s new Galveston terminal, which is opening November 9, will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels.