In March 2013, Konecranes delivered its first busbar-powered, fully-electric RTG to Turkey.

Demonstrating continued investment in infrastructure improvements to better serve customers, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority has selected Konecranes Finland Corporation to supply four dockside electric container cranes for Wharf No. 1 at Barbours Cut Container Terminal.

Transas Marine Pacific together with its local partner Global Teamwork Sdn Bhd has been awarded  a contract to supply and install a Vessel Traffic Management System for Pengerang Oil Terminal in Johor by Dialog Pengerang Sdn Bhd.

TTS Group ASA has through its subsidiary TTS Port Equipment AB signed an order to supply material handling equipment for the new DP World London Gateway Terminal in United Kingdom.

The state-owned JadeWeserPort Logistics Zone GmbH & Co KG in Germany has announced a tender for a feasibility study on extending the deep-water container terminal in Wilhelmshaven (JWP II). The study will review the technical and economic feasibility of a second container terminal in a northern extension of the existing JadeWeserPort.

Belgium-based MOL has delivered 10 terminal tractors to Damietta Container & Cargo Handling Co in Egypt.

Despite growth in deepsea containers and other key trades, total cargo throughput at leading French port Marseilles Fos fell 9% to 20 million tonnes to the end of March – a 2MT drop on the first quarter last year reflecting lower oil volumes. 

To facilitate further growth and to support the Managing Director, BMT ARGOSS (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, have announced  the appointment of two new Directors.

TCB Railway, which forms part of Grup TCB and specialises in rail freight, has reached a monthly transportation capacity of 17,000 TEU between the Port of Barcelona and hinterland intermodal terminals in Zaragoza, Vitoria, Selgua, Azuqueca de Henares, Burgos and Valladolid.

Now in its 7th successful year Port Finance & Investments has established itself as a "must-attend" key event. Recognised for its exceptional speaker line-up of industry experts and invaluable networking opportunities, the organisers are committed to delivering a seminar of the highest calibre, not only in-depth and informative but also stimulating and enjoyable.