Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, has marked a significant milestone by berthing the vessel MV OLIVIA at Cargo Jetty No. 15 for the first-ever loading of indigenous “Made in India” freight wagons. In a press release, DPA expressed pride in this achievement, emphasizing its impact on the Indian logistics and maritime sectors. The vessel MV OLIVIA loaded 24 packages of Gondola-type wagons, with a total weight of 454.104
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Port of Lobito Showcases New Management Model at Benguela International Fair
The Port of Lobito unveiled its new “Landlord Port” management model, called the Senhorio program, during the 13th edition of the Benguela International Fair (FIB) 2024. This model shifts the port’s role from direct container handling operations to overseeing and regulating maritime and port activities. Implemented in the last quarter of the previous year, the Senhorio program delegates container loading and unloading operations to concessionaires. África Global Logistics (AGL) now
Port of Lobito Staff Undergo Training on Integrated Quality Management System
Staff at the Port of Lobito in Benguela province are attending a training session from Thursday to Sunday in the port city. The session focuses on the implementation of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) and is directed at managers, department heads, and sector leaders. Manuela José, the Human Resources Director, emphasized the port’s commitment to good management practices, aiming to ensure compliance with and applicability of port policies and
Union dismisses Canadian West Coast ports employers complaint
A union official has dismissed a BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) complaint against the foremen’s union as just “drama” following the resolution of the main contract negotiations. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Canada’s western province of British Columbia, ratified a four-year deal in the summer of last year ending a long-running dispute with the BCMEA. Employers then entered into negotiations with the foremen’s union which have run
Noatum opens maritime services office in Türkiye
Port, maritime and logistics services company Noatum has announced the launch of Noatum Maritime’s Türkiye office, adding to its existing Noatum Logistics – East Europe, Türkiye & CIS office in Istanbul. The company said the expansion was an important step in broadening its reach in key regional markets, and strengthened its maritime agency services in the Mediterranean region. From its locations in Istanbul and Izmir, the office will deliver integrated
Baltimore Key Bridge controlled demolition
After two days of delays due to poor weather the explosives were detonated blowing apart the section of the bridge resting across the Dali. The operation is being the declared as a success by salvage crews. Lieutenant General Scott Spellman with the US Army Corps of Engineers told NBC: “That’s an importantmilestone for us because it will allow us now over the next 48 hours to assess the Dali and
DAKOSY and dbh make German container imports more secure
A standardized digital release process for containers imported into German sea ports is being launched under the name “Secure Release Order.” This is intended to gradually replace the previously used PIN code-based process. Initiators DAKOSY and dbh expect to launch the introductory phase in the second half of this year. With the comprehensive digitalization of the release process, the two logistics software service providers want make pick-ups in German sea
Port of LA nets record amount for harbor maintenance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the Port of Los Angeles will receive an estimated million in federal funding this year for maintaining its harbor channels and repairing its wharves. The record amount reflects the federal government’s commitment to fully implementing reforms to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) long sought by the Port. “The San Pedro Bay ports move 40 percent of the nation’s container imports, transporting
New Multi-Purpose Vessel Enhances Port of Cape Town’s Marine Fleet
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is constructing a new multi-purpose vessel to enhance marine fleet availability at the Port of Cape Town. The keel-laying ceremony, a traditional milestone marking the start of construction, took place in Cape Town on Friday. In line with maritime tradition, a Mandela Peace Prize coin was placed under the keel to invite good fortune during construction and the vessel’s operational life. Damen Shipyards Cape Town
Port of Walvis Bay Advances with €250M Hydrogen and Ammonia Facility
In a significant development for Namibia’s energy sector, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced plans to develop a €250-million ($267 million) hydrogen and ammonia storage and export facility at the Port of Walvis Bay. This project marks another milestone in the growing cooperation between Namibia’s ports authority, Namport, and the Belgian port complex. In June 2022, Namport signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its European partners to explore potential