Sea

Serious bridge incidents thankfully rare, says insurance expert

Captain Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting at insurer, Allianz Commercial says that there have been almost 2,000 reported incidents of vessels colliding with port infrastructure such as harbour walls over the past decade around the world and 203 contact with infrastructure incidents involving container ships - most commonly with port infrastructure such as harbour walls, piers, quay and locks. But bridge incidents such as the Baltimore disaster ... [+]

An uplifting story from the Clyde

Two new Port of Greenock cranes will henceforth be known as Craner Swift (Taylor Swift) and U-Crane Bolt (Usain Bolt) after creative local schoolkids won the chance to name the huge structures. Avaleigh Lang, 10, of Lady Alice Primary in Greenock, chose Craner Swift as a ... [+]

Baltimore Bridge accident – supply chain assesses the impact – updated

The global freight industry is continuing to digest the likely impact of the Baltimore accident on the evening of 26 March after a 10,000teu container vessel hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge road bridge in Baltimore at about 01.30 US Eastern time (5.30GMT), causing it ... [+]

Wildlife Sanctuary to support Bathside Bay port project

Tendring District Council has approved a 117 hectare natural habitats and wildlife sanctuary as part of the Bathside Bay port expansion project in Harwich. The new development will create a mixture of estuarine and coastal habitats, including intertidal mudflat and saltmarsh. Bathside Bay is part of ... [+]

Marine engineering with a difference

Dublin Port Company and University College Dublin are to collaborate on what they describe as the world’s first eco-engineering initiative. Artificial structures such as seawalls and rock armour have long served as crucial protective measures for ports, harbours, and marinas worldwide. However, conventional man-made structures often ... [+]

Cargo-partner steps up Asian activity

Cargo-partner’s manager of business development, Georgia Gibson is to take on the role of trade lane manager UK – Asia, helping to enhance services between the UK and Asia and ensuring businesses have a direct contact.  Her appointment comes as the Austrian-owned forwarder continues to solutions ... [+]

First permanent chief exec for Celtic Freeport

Celtic Freeport has appointed Luciana Ciubotariu as its first permanent chief executive.  Assuming her post from May 2024, she brings a wealth of experience to this role, having been part of the senior management team of the Thames Freeport and senior trade roles, latterly for ... [+]

Minister opens Solent Rail Terminal

Rail Minister Huw Merriman officially opened Associated British Ports (ABP) and Solent Stevedores’ £17.5 million Solent Rail Terminal on 20 March. The partners have created an 18-acre facility site that will broaden the service offer with laden and empty container handling, storage, maintenance, and repair ... [+]

New vessel to put Stena on song

Stena Line has secured the freight only vessel, Bore Song, for its new Dublin-Liverpool (Birkenhead) route. The ship will boost freight capacity by 30%. The route has been operated by the Stena Horizon as an interim vessel since its launch on 15 February while the Swedish ... [+]

Kerry offers faster Down Under option

Kerry Logistics Network is offering a new air-sea solution between Europe and Australia and New Zealand Oceania, which it says is 50% cheaper than airfreight and three times faster than sea. It connects eight European countries with destinations in Australia and New Zealand. There are daily ... [+]

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