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Adriatic Gate Container Terminal hit 2 more milestones

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, recently attained two more milestones by handling a record monthly throughput and the highest single vessel exchange. AGCT’s new highest monthly throughput exceeds the previous record set in July 2024 by 11 percent. This underscores AGCT’s growing capacity and key role as Croatia’s largest seaport and regional supply chain facilitator for the Balkans and Central Europe. “We are pleased with the teamwork and efforts of our staff to achieve this new ...

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First PERS certification for Ports of Stockholm handed out during the ESPO General Assembly

ESPO congratulates the Ports of Stockholm (Sweden) for being certified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). Ports of Stockholm first became a member of the EcoPorts network in 2012, and are now certified for the first time under the PERS. The certificate was handed over during the ESPO General Assembly, taking place today on 6 November 2024. Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO Secretary General, stated: “We are extremely happy to add the Ports of Stockholm to our list of PERS certified ports. In ESPO we have been following the successful green ...

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Konecranes expands emissions reduction ambition by committing to setting long-term, science-based net-zero targets

Konecranes today announced it will set net-zero group emission reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard, complementing its existing near-term target of halving emissions from its own operations as well as its value chain by 2030. Konecranes aims to be the world leader in material handling solutions creating value for everyone, and has taken significant steps in decarbonizing both its own operations and its value chain. Its near-term climate targets were already approved by SBTi in 2022: Halving absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG ...

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HOT PORT NEWS from GAC

Suspension of boat services 07 Nov 2024, Ras Laffan, Qatar All launch boat movements at Ras Laffan have been suspended until further notice. READ MORE Cross harbour swimming races & closure of landing steps 07 Nov 2024, Hong Kong Swimming races across the Central Harbour from Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island to Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon will take place on Sunday 10 November. READ MORE Further industrial action at Qube ports 07 Nov 2024, Darwin/Brisbane/Port Kembla/ Adelaide, Australia Further industrial action has been announced at Qube Ports in Darwin, Brisbane, ...

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Ansis Zeltiņš, CEO of the Port of Riga elected as new Chair of the European Sea Ports Organisation

Yesterday, ESPO’s General Assembly unanimously elected Ansis Zeltiņš as its new Chair. Mr Zeltiņš has been CEO of the Freeport of Riga Authority since 2017 and has been involved in the maritime industry for 20 years. He has represented his country at various internationals such as the IMO and has been a member of the board of EMSA. He has the qualification of a chief mate on ships of 3000 GT and above. Ansis has been Vice Chair of ESPO since 2022. He succeeds Zeno D’Agostino who chaired the organisation ...

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Grindrod suspends port operations in Mozambique after border closure

Logistics company Grindrod GNDJ.J has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique after South Africa temporarily closed the main border with its northeastern neighbour over safety concerns after a violent crackdown on post-election protests, the company said on Thursday. The suspension will hit the movement of goods and commodities in a region already battling with logistical bottlenecks as under-funded state-owned port and rail companies struggle to provide adequate services. At least 18 people have been killed in the protests, human rights groups have said, as opposition supporters demonstrate against what ...

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FUJAIRAH DATA: Middle distillates resist decline in total inventories

Total oil product stocks in Fujairah fell 5.4% during the week ended Nov. 4 to 16.141 million barrels as stable to healthy demand depleted light and heavy products, according to Fujairah Oil Industry Zone data published Nov. 6. Stocks of light distillates, including gasoline and naphtha, saw a draw of 427,000 barrels or a decline of 6.7% on the week to 5.926 million barrels. The East of Suez gasoline market was finding support driven by regional supply tightness, sources said. Contributing to the bullish trend was Indonesia’s heavy gasoline purchasing, ...

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Suez Canal Economic Zone set for rapid expansion – chairman

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ) has invested $3 billion on infrastructure over the past few years and has plans to invest a similar amount over the next few years as it works to attract investors, its chairman said in an interview. The zone, a collection of six ports and four industrial areas alongside, or near the waterway, has been given special legal and tax advantages to benefit from the vast amount of international shipping passing by. While government-run, it is administratively separate from the canal. Attacks on Red Sea ...

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San Pedro Bay Ports Give Clean Air Action Plan Update

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. The meeting will include updates on the 2023 emissions inventory, the Technology Advancement Program and grants, and the status of technology feasibility assessments. The meeting will be held at Long Beach City Hall, Bob Foster Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90802. Proceedings will be livestreamed – participation is in-person only. Click here to join the meeting or ...

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HOT PORT NEWS from GAC

Canoe Race from Clear Water Bay to St. Stephen’s Beach 06 Nov 2024, Hong Kong A canoe race will take place on 9 November 2024 (Saturday) from Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung to St. Stephen’s Beach, Hong Kong Island. READ MORE Reduction in permissible beam 05 Nov 2024, Chennai, India The maximum allowable beam of vessels entering JD berths has been limited to 28 metres. READ MORE Source: GAC

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Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada’s container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo

Key ports on Canada’s West Coast, including its largest container port in Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert, were shut down by a labor strike on Monday. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foreman Local 514 began striking on Monday morning, stopping containers and cargo immediately. According to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, $800 million in trade flows through West Coast ports every day. Approximately 20% of U.S. trade arrives in the Canadian ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, where strikes broke out after union ...

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Expanded emissions regulations in California ports from 1 January 2025

Regulatory background 2007 At-Berth Regulation The original 2007 At-Berth Regulation applied to container ships, passenger ships and refrigerated-cargo ships at certain California ports. Compliance with the 2007 regulation started in 2014. 2020 At-Berth Regulation The 2020 At-Berth Regulation requires all oceangoing vessel operators and terminal operators to report each visit made to any California marine terminal. However, only container, refrigerated cargo and cruise vessels have emissions control requirements. Starting from 1 January 2025, compliance with emissions control requirements shall apply to the following: • Tanker vessels visiting terminals in the ...

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Rotterdam port introduces Geofence for Just-in-Time sailing

The Rotterdam port is making an important step towards optimising its ship movements by introducing a modern Geofence system. This system is part of the first phase of the Just-in-Time sailing project, which is aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and improving ship movements efficiency. Geofence system Starting mid-October, terminal planners and shipping agents have been receiving an e-mail notification as soon as a vessel crosses an imaginary line, a so-called geofence, and enters the inland shipping Port-passage Planning Area (PPA). That geofence is positioned at a distance of 240 nautical ...

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APM Terminals announces new leadership at SCCT

Christensen comes to SCCT directly from his position as Managing Director of the Port of Salalah, Oman. Prior to his time in Oman, he worked with APM Terminals in Poti, Georgia, and at APM Terminals headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands. With a Masters in Law from the University of Aarhus, Christensen began his career with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rising to Consul General before transitioning to the corporate world. Source: APM Terminals

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ICTSI 9M2024 Net Income up 31% to US$632.58M

Enrique K. Razon Jr., ICTSI Chairman and President said: “I am pleased to report another excellent set of results in which we have delivered impressive revenue growth, up 14 percent to US$2.01 billion. EBITDA rose by 19 percent to US$1.32 billion while net income attributable to equity holders was up 31 percent to US$632.58 million, both new records for ICTSI. “Our strategy is centered on our international portfolio, and its diversity has enabled us to capitalize on growth opportunities globally. Our cash flow and balance sheet remain strong with free ...

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