Forth Ports boss praises quay workers
Forth Ports has handled cargo that includes 3.8 million bottles of soap and wheat that could make 148 million loafs of bread since the lockdown [...more ]
SeaBins installed to help maintain a clean Port and healthy marine life
The Port of Dover has a strong commitment to protect the marine environment and the SeaBins will assist the Marina team to maintain the overall [...more ]
ABP’s Port of King’s Lynn keeps supply chain moving during Coronavirus crisis
Cargo handled on behalf of the Norfolk farming community also included imported fertiliser and potash, which are key inputs for the agricultural sector. In addition [...more ]
ABP and Suffolk County Council reach Lake Lothing Third Crossing agreement
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced an agreement with Suffolk County Council (SCC) in relation to Lake Lothing Third Crossing (LLTC).This agreement addresses ABP’s concerns [...more ]
Fishermen face bleak year as pandemic bites
After three months of storms and high winds, a slump in demand has left most of the UK’s fleet tied up and facing ruin The [...more ]
Port of Kings Lynn delivers for Norfolk businesses despite global pandemic
The month of April has seen a busy start for the Port of King’s Lynn, which has already welcomed 9 ships, carrying 25,000 tonnes of [...more ]
ICS: Why Shipping Matters
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Why Shipping Matters We are proudly supported by the Department for Transport and AMVER With many many thanks to the volunteers [...more ]
The welfare of 400,000 stranded sailors must not be forgotten
The merchant navy is key to the world's recovery from this crisis. But hundreds of thousands of sailors remain stranded. It’s time for the UK [...more ]
‘Quay’ workers applauded as port sees uplift in business during lockdown
Leaders of a North East port have heaped praise on the unsung key workers supporting supply chains that keep goods flowing in and out of [...more ]
FREE WEBINAR: Improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions at ports
WEBINAR: Improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions at ports 10:00-11:00 AM (GMT) Tuesday 30 June 2020 Online webinar How can ports become greener and [...more ]
What are the true benefits of inland water transport?
Q&A with Antoon Van Coillie, Director at Blue Line Logistics nv Antoon Van Coillie, Director at Blue Line Logistics explains how barging materials on the [...more ]
Harbouring dreams of a more gender-balanced industry
AT ASHLEY Nicholson’s first meeting of the UK Harbour Masters Association, she was mistaken for a secretary. But this week the 33-year-old was appointed the [...more ]
Port losing 1,000 containers a week in China imports
Most goods from China have stopped arriving in Ireland - representing 1,000 containers in weekly imports - and aren't expected to resume for several weeks. [...more ]
Norway to close ports, airports from Monday to stop coronavirus
OSLO: Norway is to shut its ports and airports from Monday (Mar 16) in a move to curb the spread of coronavirus, although exemptions will be [...more ]
Brittany Ferries, ESIF Wrap Up Acquisition of Condor Ferries
French shipping company Brittany Ferries and Columbia Threadneedle European Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (ESIF) have finalized the acquisition of Condor Ferries, an operator of lifeline freight [...more ]
Israel Ports Company has begun an innovative pilot for transferring bills of lading
Israel Ports Company has begun an innovative pilot for transferring bills of lading, using blockchain technology.The company will be one of the first in the [...more ]
Seaborne cargo throughput increase in Port of Hamburg
Seaborne cargo throughput increase in Port of Hamburg – and double-digit growth in seaport-hinterland rail transport • In 2019 seaborne cargo throughput rose to 136.6 [...more ]
Submit your project for the ESPO Award 2020
“Role of the port in encouraging innovators and local start-ups to be part of the port ecosystem” The ESPO Award on Social Integration of Ports [...more ]