Ports & Logistics
Regional first for Sohar
(Posted on 08/05/19)SOHAR Port and Freezone has launched SOHAR Navigate, http://www.soharportandfreezone.com/navigate/sohar.html a unique online route planner, which provides information on available connections to hinterland destinations. The platform is the first of its kind in the region and will comprise of sea schedules connecting to 550 ports...
HVCC optimises inland vessel calls
(Posted on 08/05/19)The Port of Hamburg is not only the largest seaport in Germany – it is also the second-largest inland port. Around 10,000 inland waterway vessels call each year the handling facilities of the Elbe metropolis. The Hamburg Vessel Coordination Center (HVCC) is now developing a digital platform specifically for inland waterway...
TRPA launches On Course for 2030
(Posted on 08/05/19)The Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) held its annual general meeting recently, which provided an opportunity to report exceptional results for 2018. Over the past year, the Port accommodated 256 vessels, including 24 cruise ships, and set a new handling record of 3.9 million metric tonnes of cargo, bringing its net income...
New Commercial Director for HAROPA
(Posted on 08/05/19)Laurent FOLOPPE has been appointed as Commercial and Marketing Director for HAROPA. Within the scope of his new functions, he will propose and implement the sales and marketing strategy to develop HAROPA national and international port trades. HAROPA, the 5th largest port complex in Northern Europe, is a joint venture between...
Host launches incentive Programme
(Posted on 08/05/19)T. Parker Host has announced a new management incentive programme, awarding packages to over 30 employees in its first round of grants.T. Parker Host is a total solutions provider for the maritime industry, specializing in agency, terminal operations, and marine assets.“Our team members are the key to Host’s success...
Ports revoke scrubber ban
(Posted on 08/05/19)Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020) has received written approvals and no-objection letters from several Port Authorities around the world indicating they have no intention of banning the use of open-loop scrubbers in their waters.Following successful meetings between port officials and CSA 2020 Executive Committee members,...
