The self-propelled cutter suction dredger 'Ambiorix' was recenty named in the port of Rotterdam by Mrs Marie-Claire van Haaren-Donnet, spouse of the late Paul van Haaren, managing director of Ackermans & van Haaren until 1981. The Ambiorix is one of the most powerful and advanced cutter suction dredgers in the world and was built for the DEME Group at the IHC Merwede shipyard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, the Netherlands.

The Port of Virginia in June will add a "first-in" vessel call from Asia to an expanding string of announcements that point to growing interest from global ocean carriers seeking to capitalize on the port's deep water, rail connections and modern facilities.

The EBRD is considering providing a EUR18.8 million loan to Port of Split Authority (PSA) in Croatia.

Ecuador's state-owned Manta Port Authority (Autoridad Portuaria de Manta – APM) in Ecuador has issued a tender for a 25-year concession to expand and operate the port.

Conductix-Wampfler, a part of the Delachaux Group and the world's leading manufacturer of systems for data and energy transmission to moving machinery, has signed a contract with LCB Container Terminal 1 Ltd. ( LCB1) in Laem Chabang – the largest port in Thailand – for the electrification of rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs).

The Altamira Port Authority (Administración Portuaria Integral de Altamira) in Mexico has issued a national and international tender.

South African port operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) intends maximising on the enormous growth market represented by Africa, by forming partnerships with other African ports and promoting the country as a regional hub for the rest of the continent.

Panamanian ocean shipping company, SC Line, is beginning its new service to export new and used vehicles, boats and heavy equipment from Port Everglades to Colombia, Panama and the Dominican Republic.

Cargotec changes roles of Executive Board members in order to further accelerate the implementation of its strategy.