Strong container throughput drives Port of Antwerp-Bruges growth despite challenging market conditions
Positive trend in container throughput continues; geopolitical situation slows growth in other product groups. After nine months, Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a total throughput of 210.5 million tonnes, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last yea...
ROTTERDAM YOUNGSTERS & SENIORS TO EMBARK ON DUTCH TALL SHIP ‘DE EENDRACHT’ TO CABO VERDE TO CELEBRATE 75 YEARS ROTTERDAM – CABO VERDE FRIENDSHIP
‘From Cape to Cape’ (‘Van Kaap tot Kaap’); these four words mark an important part of Dutch maritime history that is unknown to many. Bottom line: for decades, Dutch shipping companies sailed with Cape Verdan crews. In 2025 we are celebrating 75 y...
Liebherr and ICO celebrate second LHM 550 at Antwerp XL
ICO, or International Car Operator NV, has purchased a second Liebherr mobile harbour crane of type LHM 550, featuring a 54-metre outreach and a lifting capacity of up to 154 tonnes. The Vrasene terminal in Antwerp spans 125 hectares and processes around ...
DOS SANTOS INTERNATIONAL TUNNELING CONVEYORS
Tunneling is an ancient engineering technique with origins tracing back to prehistoric times. Early humans expanded caves for shelter and safety, which set the stage for this crucial practice. The Babylonians were pioneers in using tunnels for irrigation,...
First LPS 600 in Germany boosts logistics for J. MÃœLLER
The Liebherr portal slewing crane of type LPS 600, the first of its kind in Germany, is set to enhance bulk and general cargo operations at the port of Brake, which handles 1,924 ship calls and 7.1 million metric tonnes of a wide range of goods annually o...
Ports of Indiana, Port of Cork sign partnership agreement to collaborate on key initiatives and explore direct Ireland-to-Indiana container service
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined officials from Indiana, U.S.A, and Cork, Ireland, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Ports of Indiana and Port of Cork. The MOU formalizes a commitment by the ports to collaborate on economic, environment...
Hitachi transforms fleet management with CONNECT
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has introduced a new all-in-one fleet management system – CONNECT – which is designed to empower its authorised dealer network and customers by streamlining their operations. The CONNECT system will transform...
New ocean vessel ‘Federal Indiana’ makes first call to Indiana
Officials welcomed the new ocean vessel ‘Federal Indiana’ to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor on Monday, marking the ship’s first visit to its namesake state. Launched in 2024, the Federal Indiana is owned and operated by Fednav, Canada’s largest bul...
Passing of Former Port of South Louisiana Executive Director, Paul Aucoin
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Aucoin, former Executive Director of the Port of South Louisiana. Paul dedicated nine years to advancing the mission of the port, demonstrating unwavering leadership and commitment to our commun...
Ports of Indiana receives $500,000 grant from U.S. EPA Clean Ports to study emissions reduction at Jeffersonville, Mount Vernon ports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Ports of Indiana will receive a $500,000 grant to study emission-reduction activities at its Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon ports on the Ohio River. Ports of Indiana is among 55 projects at po...
50 years of inspiration: the people behind the brand
For forty years, Katarina Ã…kesson, Human Resources (HR) Director, Bruks Siwertell AB, has worked with the company, always seeing its capacity for teamwork and the inspiration of individual people as two of its greatest assets. I have been part of the com...
Customer care visits introduce new service partner and enhance local in the Philippines
Bruks Siwertell has recently undertaken a series of customer-focused visits to several port facilities in the Philippines, strengthening the company’s customer support commitment, and further cultivating its local installation and service capabilities.Â...
50 years of excellence: celebrating the Liebherr mobile harbour crane
The LGM 1130 introduced in 1974 was Liebherr’s first mobile harbour crane, and the LHM has evolved significantly with innovative design features and technological advancements. Over the decades, Liebherr has continuously adapted to market demands, intro...
New Indiana bridge to double ocean cargo capacity for Lake Michigan port
State and local officials celebrated the opening of a new highway bridge that will double ocean cargo capacity for Indiana’s Lake Michigan port. The new State Road 249 bridge will open Nov. 6, marking a key milestone in INDOT’s $35.4 million multi-yea...
Bruks Siwertell secures new road-mobile ship unloader order in South Korea
Bruks Siwertell has secured an order for a next-generation Siwertell 10 000 S road-mobile ship unloader from South Korean operator, Incheon Northport Multipurpose Terminal. It will deliver environment-friendly cement handling and also ensure flexible, eff...
International minerals supplier establishing first U.S. facility at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville to support green manufacturing
An international supplier of specialized minerals will develop its first U.S. facility at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville to supply Midwest manufacturers with greener mineral additives. Lumina Sustainable Materials will invest $14.3 million initially at t...
Ports of Indiana awarded largest ever federal grant to construct rail transload operation and rail yard at Mount Vernon port
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced today that Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon has been awarded a federal grant totaling $11,249,000 to construct a $16 million rail yard and transload facility. The Mount Vernon grant was one of 31 Port Infras...
Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader ensures efficient cement handling in Libyan port
Bruks Siwertell will soon deliver a next-generation Siwertell 10 000 S road-mobile ship unloader to Belgium company, SST BELGË NV. It will provide flexible, environment-friendly cement handling at the port of Benghazi, Libya, boosting the efficiency of r...
