Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) named its new 750m3 grab hopper dredger, Italeni, during a special ceremony hosted by the builders of the dredger, IHC Merwede in the shipyard of its partner, MTG Dolphin, in Varna, Bulgaria.

International Terminal Solutions Ltd (ITS) has announced the launch of a new GPS support service for terminals using the COSMOS Terminal Operating System (TOS).

Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT), Contship Italia Group's flagship mega-hub in the port of Gioia Tauro, Reggio Calabria, Italy completes major systems upgrade – on time and on budget.

On June 17th Port of Klaipeda officially opened Central Klaipeda Terminal, the most modern passenger and cargo terminal in the Baltic States.

On 17 June, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that they have not approved the P3 Network (P3). P3 was a long-term operational vessel sharing agreement proposed by MSC, CMA CGM, and Maersk Line. The MOFCOM's decision follows a review under China's merger control rules.

In connection with the first quarter interim report, Cargotec stated that the majority of sales of the large projects sold in 2011-2012 have been recognised as revenue.

The Port of Felixstowe has taken another step to improve both its operational and environmental efficiency with the introduction of its first electric-powered Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs).

Jens Skibsted Nielsen has joined Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's leading port operator, as Commercial Director. Jens joins ABP with more than 30 years' experience of Europe's marine, transport and logistics industries.

In May the Port of Virginia continued its growth in all cargo categories, putting the port on pace for a volume record-setting 2014.

The port of Felixstowe (UK), which is operated by Hutchison Port Holdings, has successfully installed a VAHLE eRTG system as part of its roadmap to be productive while being efficient.