The MSC Maya, the fourth of 20 Oscar-Class Ultra-Large Container Ships (ULCS), arrived at APM Terminals Gothenburg on December 21 from the Port of Bremerhaven as part of the regular port rotation of the Maersk Line/Mediterranean Shipping Company AE-2/Swan Far East/North Europe Service in the 2M alliance.

The Port of Seattle has completed an environmental analysis, including review of pertinent and available environmental information and preparation of an Environmental Checklist for the proposed Pier 66 Cruise Terminal Interior Improvements Project is for the purpose of modifying the existing interior building features to improve the cruise terminal's efficiency and ability to accommodate passengers.

DP World London Gateway Port has appointed James Leeson to the role of Head of Port Commercial following the announcement that Tabare Dominguez is to become Commercial Director at DP World Vancouver.

Phase one of the DP World London Gateway Logistics Centre has received The Planet Mark certification from Planet First, a sustainability and certification service provider, working in conjunction with the iconic Eden Project in Cornwall.

From January 2016 the container hinterland network Contargo will be offering a direct fixed-schedule rail connection between Neuss and Rotterdam with two round trips a week. With the Neuss Multimodal Express (NME) Contargo intends to establish a reliable alternative to barges.

As pivotal hubs within global trade, container ports and terminals face risks that have potentially serious consequences for international supply chains.

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans have elected William T Bergeron as Chairman. Bergeron represents St Bernard Parish and joined the Board in November of 2012 when he was appointed by Gov Bobby Jindal. He succeeds Scott H Cooper, whose term as chairman expired this month.

BMT Isis (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced the appointment of Barry Flower as Marketing and Sales Director.

TCBuen, the Colombian terminal belonging to the Spanish Grup TCB, welcomed the largest container vessel ever to have operated in Colombia last Friday. The M/V Maersk Edinburgh, which covers the AC2 service of Danish shipping giant Maersk Line connecting China and South Korea with the Pacific Coast of Central America.