Ports & Logistics
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...
PD Ports hosts shadow transport secretary
(Posted on 04/07/18)PD Ports welcomed the UK’s Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Andy McDonald MP, to Teesport recently, to learn first-hand of the major role logistics plays in keeping the UK economy moving.As a Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough since 2012, Mr McDonald is a strong supporter of Teesport, one of the UK’s deepest...
New CEO for Railport as Antwerp seeks to double volumes
(Posted on 27/06/18)Railport Antwerp, a joint initiative by Antwerp Port Authority, the Left Bank Development Corporation and the industry associations Essenscia Vlaanderen and VOKA-Alfaport, is to expand its activities. The company will actively serve rail transport in the port with the aim of doubling the proportion of rail transport in the port...
Vancouver benefits from over $200 million in federal funding
(Posted on 27/06/18)The Canadian federal government has announced $167 million in funding for three projects that will improve the movement of goods to and from the Port of Vancouver and support Canada’s competitive position in international trade.This, combined with $55.8 million announced last month for four other critical infrastructure projects...
