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Bumper ‘Tattie’ Season for Scotland’s largest container terminal
The Port of Grangemouth has delivered a bumper ‘tattie’ season with 65,000 tonnes of seed potato exported around the world from Grangemouth.
Nigeria inaugurates £1.2b Chinese-built deep seaport in Lagos
Nigeria opens a £1.2 billion Chinese-built deep seaport in Lagos as it aims to reduce congestion in its other ports.
40% of ports globally are at risk of climatic hazards, an Oxford University study shows
40% of ports globally are at risk of climatic hazards, a recent study from the Oxford University-affiliated Environmental Change Institute (ECI) shows.
ABP conducts first UK port trial on a hydrogen-powered tractor
ABP conducts the first UK port trial on a hydrogen-powered tractor in the port of Immingham as the UK aims to decarbonise the port operations.
Major Chinese ports experience supply chain issues due to COVID-19 surge
Major Chinese ports experience supply chain issues due to a surge in COVID cases as the Lunar New Year celebration promises more supply chain chaos.
Workers locked out as conflict between maritime unions and Svitzer intensifies
Australia faces disruption in Christmas supply chains as Svitzer battles maritime unions in a situation compared to the Suez Canal blockage.
Forth Ports’ key container terminals get multimillion-pound investment
Forth Ports’ container ports welcomed their new low emission Kalmar straddle carriers this week as part of a multimillion-pound investment.
DP World’s Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone key to boosting India-UAE trade to $100 billion
DP World showcases the role of Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone in boosting non-oil trade between the UAE and India to $100 billion over the next five years.
London Gateway: New fourth berth to generate 1000 jobs
Work started on a new all-electric fourth berth at DP World's London Gateway smart logistics centre creating 1,000 new jobs.
Further strike action at the Port of Liverpool
Unite Union announced further strikes at the Port of Liverpool after their first round ended in stalemate as senior staff voted to join walkouts.