A delegation from the Port of Barcelona visited Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas to publicise its maritime and logistics services and its connections with Europe and the Far East to the island's business community and maritime and logistics operators; and to foster trade between the Canary Islands and Barcelona.

Cavotec has won three orders worth a total of more than EUR 28 million for MoorMaster™ automated mooring systems at applications in Australia, Canada and Denmark, one of which — for the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada — is the largest to date for MoorMaster™, and one of the biggest projects in the history of the Group.

Tilbury's London Container Terminal, owned by Forth Ports Limited, has announced an agreement with MSC Geneva and Zeta System (and partners BG Freight) to launch a new UK east coast feeder service.

The International Port & Terminal Technology Conference and Exhibition, Savannah, Georgia, May 20-21 welcomes Certus Automation as Bronze Sponsors.

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order for two 50-tonne SWL versions of its heavy-duty grab cranes.

The International Port & Terminal Technology Conference and Exhibition is coming to Savannah, Ga., May 20-21.

The Georgia Ports Authority and MCI Media will present the conference at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.

"Savannah is the perfect location for this year's event, as its container port serves as the major gateway for trade into the vibrant and growing Southeast U.S. region," said Peter van Schie of the magazine World Port Development, which is organizing the event.

The Port & Terminal Technology Conference has taken place in Europe for nearly a decade and is now in its sixth year in the U.S.

"We're excited to host this year's event," said GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz. "The conference will feature an impressive selection of industry experts speaking on innovations that deliver improved port efficiency."

PTT USA 2014 will explore the latest developments, trends and technology affecting global ports and terminals. This conference and exhibition specifically targets industry professionals such as port operations, maintenance and engineering, as well as terminal operators, consultancy firms, dredging contractors, maritime construction firms and suppliers of cargo handling and terminal equipment.

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has announced that it is to spend $5.5m (AED20m) on an upgrade to Zayed Port in the cenrte of Abu Dhabi and on nearby Freports zones.

"The In Focus featured in our January/February 2014 issue of World Port Development is with Fabio Ramirez Acuna, CEO of Puerto Brisa in Colombia. Fabio explains the progress Puerto Brisa is making in the construction of a new port on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia." Sheila Moloney - Editor

Click here to see a pdf file of the interview.

APM Terminals is currently present in 12 out of the top 20 countries predicted by United Nations to become the biggest countries by population in 2020.