Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) has started $600 million expansion works at the Port of Montevideo with dredging of the first phase.

Tiemen Meester, COO, Ports & Terminals at DP World, writes about utilising digitalisation and innovations in port equipment to transform terminal operations.

Oslo analyst, Rystad Energy, predicts that no fewer than 174 export terminals will focus primarily on converting hydrogen into ammonia by 2035, accounting for 62% of hydrogen exports or about 13.5 million tonnes per year.

As one of the world’s top three bunkering ports, the Port of Fujairah and its 133-ship anchorage in the relatively calm waters of the Gulf of Oman has been busier than ever.

Saudi Arabia’s role as a crossroads is being accentuated by the Kingdom’s Giga projects and investment in shipping and energy infrastructure.

Attendees at the Saudi Maritime Congress witnessed the signings of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) between the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) and leading shipowning and port entities.

The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-operate on improved safety and sustainability across the global industry.

The development of Morocco’s port infrastructure with Tangier Med Port Complex as a role model, was in focus at the opening day of TOC Africa.

Brazil Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, said earlier this week that the port of Santos will remain public but emphasised that there is potential for private sector partnerships.