Groundbreaking for a new hub in Duisport 
Duisport is aiming to build Europe’s first climate-neutral hinterland terminal. The groundbreaking ceremony marks not only the start of construction of the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) but also the implementation of the joint project "Ener Port II". On the site... more
Grimaldi joins Barcelona's Nexigen project
In the course of the Nexigen project, the Port of Barcelona and the Grimaldi Group signed an agreement to connect the operator's ships to the electricity grid. The Nexigen project aims to electrify the docks of the port area to decarbonise port activity and improve air quality,... more
From Rotterdam to Russia
As an important hub of raw materials in Europe and worldwide, the Port of Rotterdam has explained its relation to the sanctions. Russia accounts for 62 million t (13%) of the nearly 470 million t handled in the Port of Rotterdam. The country currently imports about 30% of crude... more
Balanced results for Auckland ports
The Ports of Auckland reported rising throughput during the first half of its financial year, July till December 2021. While container volumes rose moderately (+1.4%) to 364,000 teu compared to the same period a year ago (359,000 teu), breakbulk volumes including cars for the... more
Port of Nansha also benefits
As part of the Guangzhou Port Group (GPG) of mainland China, the Port of Nansha benefited from favourable market conditions in 2021. Located northwest of Hong Kong on the western bank of the Pearl River, the port saw a throughput of 17.6 million teu. In total, GPG handled... more
United Heavylift sails the seven seas again
A new cooperation has been launched between United Heavy Lift (UHL) and Ocean 7 Projects (Ocean7), the latter becoming a partner of UHL Americas located in Houston, Texas. The recently opened office, which has been in operation since November 2020, is rebranded United O7... more
MOL's takeover of Utoc completed
The Japanese shipping group has completed the takeover of the Utoc Corporation. On 30 November 2021, MOL offered to acquire Utoc’s ordinary shares with the objective of making the company a wholly owned subsidiary. The tender offer was completed on 18 January 2022 and MOL... more
Sixth unit of GG5G operational
The sixth of the dozen of the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class vessels has now been delivered, with the “Eco Malta” joining the fleet. She will be deployed in the ro-ro service between Northern Italy (Livorno, Savona) and Southern Spain (Barcelona, Valencia), where her... more
New York welcomes new pilot boat
The New York Harbour and the Sandy Hook Pilots Association recently welcomed its new pilot station boat "New York". The unit, a converted oil spill response vessel (OSRV), which, with a length of 64 m, is the largest in the Sandy Hook Pilots fleet. Its predecessor... more
Barge bridge in Singapore growing
The PSA Jurong Island Terminal passed the mark of more than 100,000 teu in 2021, which represents its highest throughput since 2012, and a 45% increase since 2020. In cooperation, PSA and JTC, formerly the Jurong Town Corporation, have jointly set up the project to transfer... more