The Port of London Authority (PLA) has invested £250,000 upgrading its ship's bridge simulator, adding a full tug bridge simulator in a move that is set to enable a boost in port trade and helps terminals verify their expansion plans.

MSC Lana Voy-JA618R made its inaugural call at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT), marking the launch of a new Middle East Loop 1 (MEL 1) Service.

Cargotec's January-March 2016 interim report: Profitability improved according to target
• Strong order intake in Kalmar and Hiab
• MacGregor profitability satisfactory considering current market situation
• Strategy execution proceeding as planned

Peter McLean has been appointed President of Bromma effective as from 1 June 2016. This position will be based in the Bromma head office in Singapore.

Dynamic Load Monitoring UK Limited (DLM) and AMBA Dockside are delighted to announce their new joint venture product - the Twist lock Load Cell and Container Load Monitoring System.

Krishnapatnam Port, the country's largest all-weather, deepwater port on the east-coast, inaugurated the maiden call of "M V Maersk Bentonville" as part of the direct weekly service from Krishpatnam to Salalah (Oman).

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order for gravity self-unloading systems for two 29,800 dwt bulk carriers (lakers) from the Yangzijiang shipyard, in China.

Growth from sales initiatives in challenging markets...

On Tuesday, DP World Limited held its Annual General Meeting for the year ended 31 December 2015.

Cavotec and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly offer complete shore-to-ship power solutions globally. Such solutions allow vessels to plug into onshore power supply and shut down their engines, eliminating noxious emissions, noise and vibrations while berthed in ports that are often located in city surrounds.