

Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has delivered a total monthly throughput of 56.1 million tonnes (Mt) for the month of July 2018. This was an increase of 6% from the same month in 2017.PPA was established on 1 July 2014 as a result of the Ports Legislation Amendment Act 2014 consolidating seven of WA’s eight port authorities...
The British Ports Association (BPA) has published its new sustainable development charter, which commits to supporting the dual aims of a strong and healthy environment and a thriving economy.The BPA represents 350 ports, terminals and port facilities across the UK. UK Ports handle 95% of the UK’s international trade, keeping...
The International Dry Bulk Terminals Group (DBTG) will discuss the important topic of accidents deriving from working in enclosed spaces such as the cargo holds of bulk ships at its next meeting in Baltimore in October. The DBTG was founded 20 years ago as a not-for-profit organisation that would provide a voice and forum for...
The port of Rotterdam achieved throughput of 232.8 million tonnes in the first six months of 2018. That is 2.2% less than in the first six months of 2017. There was a clear fall in throughput of coal (-11.9%), partly as a result of the planned closure of coal-fired power plants. However, container throughput, one of the strategic...
The Port of Vancouver USA and its partners have dedicated a $251 million rail project that is bringing congestion relief and efficiency to port and regional businesses as well as rail users and communities across the Western U.S. The Port of Vancouver USA is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast...
Marine plastic pollution is a serious threat to the health of marine environments and their biodiversity. Portland Port, UK has taken steps to begin addressing the plastics and litter that come in to Portland Harbour.Last week a team of 20 Portland Port employees volunteered to spend a few hours removing the marine plastics and...