

CN Rail has announced that it moved over 2.52 million metric tonnes (MMT) of western Canadian grain, ahead of the previous May record of 2.40 MMT set in 2014 and over 20% ahead of the three year average.These unprecedented results come after record movements in March and April, where CN moved 2.62 MMT and 2.73 MMT respectively from...
In order to support the Port of Antwerp concession-holders in the present exceptional circumstances, Antwerp Port Authority and Maatschappij Linkerscheldeoever (MLSO) have agreed to grant an extension of the payment period for domain concessions.In response to the Covid-19 crisis the members of the Antwerp port community asked the...
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the appointment of Madeleine Hallward as ABP’s new Group Head of Strategic Communications. This is a new role created to develop and drive the new company strategy in three core areas: government relations, external communications and brand development/marketing.Madeleine will take...
Two months into Canada’s pandemic response, the Ports of Hamilton and Oshawa have safely sustained their roles as vital components of the national transportation network. So far this season more than 880,000 MT of cargo has transited the Port of Hamilton aboard 64 vessels. The Port of Oshawa has received four vessels, carrying...
The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has welcomed HAROPA Port of Le Havre as its newest member.Le Havre, France’s number one port, is a multipurpose port hub and at the centre of a major industrial cluster. Located on the Seine estuary, it handles two out of every three of France’s import/export...
The British Ports Association has published new research examining the barriers to shore power in UK ports, setting out three proposals to support the industry to meet ambitious emissions reductions targets.Shore power, also known as cold ironing, is the provision of shore-based electricity to ships at berth, allowing them to turn...