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Port leaders extend WPCAP for greener shipping

Port leaders extend WPCAP for greener shipping

(Posted on 31/05/23)

The World Port Climate Action Program (WPCAP) will be extended with a new focus on shore power, new fuels and green shipping corridors.This was agreed by the CEOs and leaders of 12 leading ports at a meeting in Rotterdam on the occasion of the first five years of the program. WPCAP members praised the program for its important contribution...

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OVET to accommodate ships with deeper draughts in Vlissingen

OVET to accommodate ships with deeper draughts in Vlissingen

(Posted on 30/05/23)

Ships sailing from the North Sea via the Westerschelde to unload dry bulk goods at OVET's quay in Vlissingen can now enter with a draught of 16.80 metres. That is 10 cm more than was possible until now.Previously, ships with draughts of up to 16.70 metres could dock at OVET's dry bulk terminal in Vlissingen. But from now on, a vessel...

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Bulk rises in Hamburg as overall throughput falls

Bulk rises in Hamburg as overall throughput falls

(Posted on 23/05/23)

The problematic trend in the world economy is affecting Port of Hamburg throughput figures. As in other ports of Northern Europe, seaborne cargo throughput is falling, yet the trend in certain sea trades is positive. As an all-purpose port, Hamburg is profiting from a rise in bulk cargo handling. As elsewhere, in the Port of Hamburg...

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AD Ports and KPT to develop Karachi port infrastructure

(Posted on 23/05/23)

A senior delegation from United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited Karachi and met with H.E. Faisal Sabzwari, Federal Minister For Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan. The delegation was led by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group along with senior delegates. AD Ports Group is the leading...

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New electric cranes at Tees Dock offer sustainability boost

New electric cranes at Tees Dock offer sustainability boost

(Posted on 16/05/23)

Two new electric harbour cranes, representing an £8.6 million investment, are the latest arrivals at Tees Dock in the UK as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.The Liebherr cranes, which tower at an impressive 83m with the boom fully raised, and improve handling...

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Ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg intensify cooperation

Ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg intensify cooperation

(Posted on 14/05/23)

At a ceremony held during the transport logistic trade fair in Munich, Algis Latakas, General Director of the Klaip?da State Seaport Authority signed a declaration of cooperation with Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V (HHM). "Joining Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V. is a continuation of the cooperation agreement signed between the ports of...

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