The new database of container tare weight data recently announced by the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) is now live, with more than half a million containers already uploaded and new files being added daily. Container owners and operators are encouraged to sign up now to upload their fleet files to the database, and shippers are invited to start using the data right away.

APM Terminals has reached an agreement with joint venture partner Aarhus Service Holding for the purchase of the remaining 40% of the existing APM Terminals-Aarhus A/S facility, strategically-located on the Jutland Peninsula, in Denmark's busiest port.

Mark Whitworth, CEO of Peel Ports Group, and Gary Hodgson, COO, were VIP guests of the Mayor of Panama during the inauguration ceremony of the newly expanded Panama Canal when the official opening took place on Sunday 26 June.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, launches a new highly efficient, emissions-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology for its 5-9 ton electric forklift truck range. Already commonly used in a wide range of products, from consumer electronics to electric cars, Li-ion technology brings significant advantages over traditional lead-acid batteries for electric forklift equipment.

After 15 years of discussions, Commission, Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on a Port Regulation, a legal European framework for organising the port services and financial transparency for ports in Europe.

A national investigation by international research bureau Universum has shown that Jan De Nul Group is Belgium's third most attractive employer (after Google and Microsoft, and before BASF and BMW Group), in the sector of engineering, natural sciences and IT.

The Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department has announced in their latest Notice that the Marine Department will adopt the advice of the IMO with regards to the enforcement of the new SOLAS amendment.

Peel Ports has endorsed a call by leading think tank, IPPR North, for closer co-operation between ports, supply chain operators and logistics companies based in the north of England to nurture vital economic sectors and take advantage of global opportunities, following the publication of the organisation's wide-ranging research report 'Gateways to the Northern Powerhouse - a Northern Port Strategy' recently (29 June).

The Inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal is expected to usher in a new era of global trade. The expansion project has already received 170 reservations for vessels to traverse the new set of locks including a first LNG vessel.

Hutchison Ports is to launch a new feature on its ground-breaking Boxreload cloud-based system to allow road hauliers and third parties to combine resources to offer more effective haulage solutions.