Ports & Logistics
Long Beach emissions fall even as cargo rises
(Posted on 03/09/18)The Port of Long Beach is continuing to outperform 2023 clean air goals for diesel particles and sulphur oxides, even while cargo volumes have jumped to record levels, according to a comprehensive study of Port-related air pollution emissions.The 2017 annual “emissions inventory” found the Port’s aggressive actions...
CN recognises customers and supply chain partners for sustainability
(Posted on 03/09/18)The CN EcoConnexions Partnership Programme celebrates companies that pledge to work to reduce their carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and drive sustainable business practices throughout the supply chain.“CN is proud to recognize these companies and supply chain partners and we congratulate each of them on their...
Coal transhipment at Amsterdam down in first half of 2018
(Posted on 03/09/18)Transhipment in the North Sea Canal Area at the seaports Amsterdam, IJmuiden, Beverwijk and Zaanstad declined to 49.4 million tonnes in the first half of 2018, a decrease of 5.1%. The Port of Amsterdam saw transhipment fall by 4.8% to 40.2 million tonnes.In IJmuiden, transhipment declined to 9.3 million tonnes (-4.4%), Beverwijk...
North Queensland Bulk Ports' record year
(Posted on 28/08/18)North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has delivered record trade for the 2017-18 financial year with 187.7 million tonnes of throughput passing through its four trading ports.Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad said the figure is a 10% increase on the prior year and represents trade growth at each port. “This...
More general cargo for Hamburg; less bulk
(Posted on 28/08/18)In the first half of 2018 the Port of Hamburg achieved total throughput of 66.5 million tons. That represented a moderate downturn of 4.9 percent, with the downward trend slowing in the second quarter. General cargo throughput at 45.5 million tons (down 2.2 percent) and bulk cargo throughput at 21.1 million tons (down 10.4 percent...
ARiFT handles first Holyhead rail freight operation
(Posted on 28/08/18)The Anglesey Rail intermodal freight terminal (ARiFT) in Holyhead is now operational, marine and logistics operator Armitt Group announced.The 5.5 ha rail facility (can be expanded to 10 ha) is part of the 213 acre Orthios Logistics Hub & Eco Park site which is connected to the West Coast Main Line via the North Wales Coast...
