Ports & Logistics
Rotterdam’s dry cargo transparency
(Posted on 18/10/19)The Dutch Inland Waterway Cooperative, NPRC, has digitised its ‘supply chain’ in a smart way to enable clients to track the status of their cargo with precision. Since the summer, clients have also been able to track connections to sea-going transport in Rotterdam as well as having real-time insight into inland shipping...
Maqta Gateway’s new app
(Posted on 18/10/19)Maqta Gateway, an Abu Dhabi Ports company, has announced the development of a new mobile and web-based App designed to enhance marine traffic and vessel servicing.MARSA, of which Abu Dhabi Marine Services (SAFEEN) and the Harbour Master of Abu Dhabi Ports will be key users, is a fully integrated app intended to simplify...
Air improves at Southampton
(Posted on 18/10/19)One year on since releasing its Air Quality Strategy and pledging a series of commitments, the Port of Southampton reveals significantly improved average levels of nitrogen dioxide across the port.Last Summer, and more than one year ahead of Government requirements, the Port of Southampton published an Air Quality Strategy including...
Port Hedland old tower felled
(Posted on 15/10/19)After almost 50 years of operation, the Port of Port Hedland Shipping Control Tower has taken its final bow. Whilst the Port continues to serve the mining and pastoral industries of the Pilbara today, iron ore continues to be the dominant export product, positioning it as the world’s largest iron ore export port. The old Tower...
King's Lynn invests in grain capacity
(Posted on 15/10/19)ABP has recently re-opened its Bentinck silo at the Port of King’s Lynn, following a £400,000 refurbishment to enhance storage capacity.ABP is the UK’s leading and best-connected port owner and operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. Following significant expansion, the silo now offers ABP’s customers...
AV Dawson invests to service gypsum contract
(Posted on 15/10/19)Middlesbrough freight logistics firm AV Dawson has officially opened a new £1million canopy to help service a multi-million pound deal with a major blue-chip manufacturer.The logistics firm invested in a new rail linked facility to support its multi-million pound contract with British Gypsum, the UK’s market leader for...
