Tariff changes from 1 July 2022 29 Jun 2022, Sohar, Oman The new port tariff version (12) for Sohar with indexed tariffs is released. Read more » Mandatory Maritime Declaration of Health requirement for arriving vessels lifted 29 Jun 2022, Singapore The National Environment Agency has revised the requirements for the submission of Maritime Declaration of Health for vessels arriving in the Port of Singapore. Read more » Temporary closure of landing steps 29 Jun 2022, Hong Kong From 0800 hours to 1200 hours on 1 July 2022, the landing ...

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received a repeat order for shuttle carriers to APM Terminals in Tangier, Morocco. The first phase of the project consisted of 42 shuttle carriers between 2016 and 2020. As a next step in the collaboration, APM Terminals has selected Kalmar to deliver 23 additional units – manually-driven, semi-automated hybrid shuttle carriers. The latest batch of shuttles are in support of APM Terminals’ expansion of their newest facility TM2 in Tangiers, Morocco. These units to be delivered will be integrated into the Terminal Operation System via ...

The Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo), a global initiative created to shape policy and ideas for more equitable and sustainable movement of people and goods around the world, today released a report that details the impact of freight sector data sharing to improve the sustainability and reliability of the global supply chain. The report includes new modeling from the International Transport Forum (ITF), which found that the adoption of an open freight data exchange standard would not only improve operational efficiencies across the supply chain, reducing the unprecedented level of ...

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA)’s Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has once again received certification as a climate-neutral company from TÜV NORD. This highlights CTA’s pioneering role in the industry as a sustainable, innovative company. In 2019, CTA was the first container handling facility in the world to receive climate-neutral certification. The Chairwoman of HHLA’s Executive Board, Angela Titzrath, explains: “CTA’s renewed certification once again demonstrates the terminal’s innovative strength. While we are already celebrating CTA’s 20th anniversary this year, we are very proud that the terminal has been considered ...

Oman’s Embassy in the Netherlands, the Municipal Council of Amsterdam and the management of Port of Amsterdam recently discussed means of activating cooperation between Oman and the Port of Amsterdam. The meeting explored means of setting up joint ventures in green hydrogen, logistics and ports infrastructures, reported Oman News Agency (ONA). The meeting further discussed the cooperation between Port Sultan Qaboos and Port of Amsterdam in the tourism areas. The embassy was represented in the meeting by Sheikh Dr Abdullah Salim Al Harthy, Ambassador of Oman to the Netherlands, whilst ...

A shore-based power installation will be built on the Boskalis site in the Waalhaven, Rotterdam. There are two berths on the quay at this location which are in frequent use. Vessels come to the Waalhaven service centre for maintenance and to be prepared for offshore projects. The intended delivery date for the shore power installation is June 1st, 2023. The facility will supply two GWh of green energy per year, resulting in a CO2 emission reduction of 1.6 kiloton per year. With this project, Boskalis is demonstrating ‘green leadership’, which ...

A former Russian military leader has claimed Europe would “totally croak” if Moscow was to torpedo key oil ports in the Netherlands. Andrey Gurulyov, a state Duma politician and former deputy commander of Russia’s southern military district, said on a panel discussion on the Russia-1 channel that Europe’s oil supply could be targeted as the war in Ukraine continues. Such comments are normally part of the propaganda machine utilised by Moscow. The global oil trade has been completely upended by the war in Ukraine. Western sanctions have hit Russia’s economy ...

Germany may not be able to have at least two liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals start operation by the end of the year as hoped for as their construction has not started yet, Bild newspaper said citing the country’s industry trade association. Germany’s LNG projects had long languished as supply via pipelines was cheaper than LNG but as Germany rushes to phase out Russian energy imports, Berlin plans for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals are picking up speed. “The planned stationary terminals still have no final investment decisions,” Timm Kehler, ...

Highlighting the high demand and growing business for dry bulk services linking UAE’s ports globally, SAFEEN Feeders, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime Cluster, today announced acquisition of two Supramax vessels within a month. Originally manufactured in 2010, AL SAAD has 57,124 deadweight tonnage with an overall length of 200 metres and a draft of 12.5 metres. The vessel is equipped with four cranes with a lifting capacity of 30 tons per crane. The addition of AL SAAD follows the acquisition of ALEENA-1, which was also developed in 2010. Since ...

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for three Kalmar Eco Reachstackers from Yantai Port in China. These are the first Eco reachstackers to be delivered by Kalmar to a customer in the North China region. Globally, Kalmar has delivered over 450 Eco reachstackers to date. The contract, which was concluded through Kalmar’s local dealer Yantai Haotong Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd, also includes comprehensive training for maintenance technicians and equipment operators. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2022 order intake with delivery scheduled for July 2022. Yantai Port, ...

Updated travel and entry protocols 28 Jun 2022, Bahamas The Bahamas government has eliminated the travel health visa entry requirement. Read more » Marine construction & dredging works 28 Jun 2022, Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates Major marine construction and dredging activities have commenced north of Khalifa port main basin. Read more » Marine site investigation off Kau Yi Chau 28 Jun 2022, Hong Kong For approximately four months, marine site investigation works involving sampling of subsea soil, drilling of vibrocores, borehole and cone penetration tests will be ...

Four out of five of the world’s most efficient ports are in the Middle East, according to a global index developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. In an index of 370 ports, the region dominated the top five. These included Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Port (first place), Port Salalah in Oman (second) and Hamad Port in Qatar (third) and the UAE’s Khalifa Port (fifth). AD Ports-owned Khalifa Port said its flagship deep-water port scored well for use of digital technology and green fuel alternatives in the ...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Australia-based Port of Newcastle Investments (Financing) Pty Ltd’s (PON) Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB-‘. The Outlook is Stable. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this commentary. RATING RATIONALE The rating on PON reflects the consolidated profile of the Port of Newcastle group and is supported by the long-term stability of PON’s cash flow, which is underpinned by its competitive strength in the coal supply chain. The rating also considers PON’s current high concentration of trade in a single ...

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) started a three day Chintan Baithak to discuss and deliberate ideas & innovations that can propel India’s blue economy in Coorg, Karnataka. The Baithak was chaired by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (PSW) and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal. The Union Minister of State for PSW, Shripad Naik and the Union Minister of State for PSW, Shantanu Thakur; top officials of the ministry including Chairpersons of all major ports, senior officials of MoPSW attended the meeting to take part in the ...

Omani sea ports ranked first in terms of the value of the Sultanate of Oman’s exports to other countries in 2021. With 86 per cent of export goods handling, Mina al Fahal emerged as the perfect seaport in the region. Among the land ports, with 12 per cent of the value of exports, the highest was at Khatm al Shakla port, then airports with 2 per cent, the highest was through Muscat International Airport. The volume of trade exchange of the Sultanate of Oman reached RO 33.8 billion during 2021, ...