Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to deliver 14 new Kalmar T2 terminal tractors to Abu Dhabi Terminals' (ADT) who operate and manage the Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), which is the first semi-automated container terminal in the Middle East.

With the effective date of the container weighing regulation, known as Verified Gross Mass (VGM), at hand, the freight insurance specialist TT Club is accentuating the positive and assures the industry that help remains available. The mutual insurer, which sees VGM as one of the key safety measures for container operations worldwide, has published a pithy, user-friendly summary for all those involved.

The Georgia Ports Authority has received a 2016 EPA Clean Air Excellence Award for its electric rubber-tired gantry crane program that will transfer its container handling equipment from diesel to electric power.

Intermarine, LLC, the global leader in the transport of project, breakbulk and heavylift cargo, has transported four coke drums on the MV Ocean Freedom from Gijon, Spain, to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Crowley Maritime Corp. has been recognized as one of the Healthiest Companies in America by Interactive Health, a national leader known for its personalized wellness solutions. Crowley is one of 154 companies across the country being recognized for helping employees make significant and sometimes life-saving changes to improve their health. This is the third year in a row Crowley has won the award.

PSA Corporation Limited (PSA) with the support of the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has inaugurated the PSA Living Lab, a living laboratory in Singapore for the port and logistics industry, with close to S$100 million committed to the initiative over the next three years.

Straightpoint Inc. has named Wayne Wille, technical sales manager, bringing over 20 years of lifting industry experience to the manufacturer of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell equipment.

The Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon. Patrick McLoughlin MP has appointed Richard Everitt CBE as the new Chairman of Dover Harbour Board.

ESPO is delighted to congratulate the ports of Den Helder, Den Oever, Groningen, Harlingen and Lauwersoog for achieving PERS certification.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has won an order to deliver eight diesel-electric straddle carriers to the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand.