British Ports Association (BPA) responds to the publication of the Operation Yellowhammer 'reasonable worst case planning assumptions'.

The historic planned modernisation of the Port of Mobile is moving forward. The Alabama State Port Authority recently announced it has received federal authorisation to upgrade Mobile Harbour to accommodate larger vessels and improve transit efficiencies at Alabama’s only deep-water seaport.

A consortium led by Hill International has won a contract from Thessaloniki Port Authority (THPA) in Greece to support major expansion works. Hill International, a player in managing construction risk, announced that it has signed an agreement with THPA as leader of a consortium including Rogan Associates SA, to provide design and project management services for the planned expansion of the marine works infrastructure of Pier 6. 

On September 15, it was exactly a quarter of a century since Konecranes Lift Trucks started business. The year 2019 also marks 15 years since the company joined the Konecranes Group, a milestone that proves their customers value the high quality of their products and services. 

The Port of Long Beach last month had the fifth-busiest August in its 108-year history.A total of 663,992 TEUs were handled in August, 2.3% less than a year ago. Imports slid 5.9% to 322,780 TEUs, exports rose 4.5% to 124,975 TEUs and empty containers sent overseas for use in the global supply chain decreased 0.3% to 216,238 TEUs.