Ports & Logistics
RBT signs major land and handling deal with sirius minerals
(Posted on 19/07/18)Redcar Bulk Terminal (RBT) and Sirius Minerals Plc have delivered a huge boost to the economic regeneration of South Tees by signing a major land and handling deal. RBT situated on the South Bank of the River Tees on the North East coast of the United KingdomAs work progresses on Woodsmith Mine for the extraction of polyhalite,...
US Secretary of Agriculture visits Port of Vancouver USA
(Posted on 19/07/18)U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has made a stop at the Port of Vancouver USA to talk with leaders in port and river-related industries. Secretary Perdue also toured the port’s grain terminal, operated by United Grain Corp., and visited a Tidewater Barge Lines tug and barge at the port’s Berth 4. The Port...
PA welcomes trade facilitation focus of Brexit White Paper
(Posted on 19/07/18)The British Ports Association has welcomed the Government’s Brexit White Paper which outlines the UK’s aims for a future economic relationship with the EU. Included in the White Paper is the much publicised Facilitated Customs Arrangement which essentially enables the continued frictionless trade between the UK...
BPA calls for border continuity ahead of Brexit White Paper
(Posted on 04/07/18)As the UK Cabinet prepares for an away day’ at the Prime Minister’s country residence Chequers this week, the British Ports Association (BPA) has urged Ministers to agree a proposal that will ensure goods continue to flow uninterrupted between UK and EU ports post-Brexit.Commenting on the Government’s forthcoming...
Rotterdam launches pilot project with bunkering app
(Posted on 04/07/18)The port of Rotterdam is Europe’s largest bunkering port. To make the bunkering (i.e. refuelling) of ships in Rotterdam even more efficient, transparent and reliable, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and various bunkering parties are launching a trial project that allows users to submit bunkering announcements digital. In due...
KIZAD highlights key solutions to unlocking UAE-based companies’ growth
(Posted on 04/07/18)Abu Dhabi Ports recently hosted the KIZAD Logistics Workshop in partnership with the National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL) to enhance the region’s robust and competitive logistics service industry and provide customers with superior solutions that are fast, efficient and cost-effective.The workshop was aimed...
