Port Productivity

News and updates on port productivity at terminals in the U.S., China, India and other international ports and terminals.

Commentary

Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Ports America

Michael F. Hassing, President and CEO

The economic environment remains challenging and volatile. We must use this time to leverage stakeholder management across the supply chain with an emphasis on increased public-private partnerships and strengthened cooperation.

News & Analysis

Report: North Europe Imports to Decrease

30 May 2013

North Europe’s import volume in 2013 is projected to decrease by 8.9 percent to 12.2 million 20-foot-equivalent units...

Ireland's Container Traffic Reaches 10-Year Low

29 May 2013

Ireland’s shipping and port activity in the first quarter of 2013 increased 2 percent year-over-year as a result of “unprecedented levels” of imported animal feed, masking a continued downturn in container traffic through Irish ports...

What Ports Need to Attract Mega-Ships ...

16 May 2013

LONG BEACH, Calif. — As North American container ports compete fiercely for market share, it’s becoming clear that the winners will be those that reliably and efficiently handle mega-ships on the water and land side of the berths.

Busan Port Authority Honors Terminals for Productivity

14 May 2013

The Busan Port Authority recently completed a review of productivity at 10 container terminals as part of a plan to increase the port’s competitiveness.

Transnet Adds STS Cranes at Durban Container Terminal

14 May 2013

Malusi Gigaba, South Africa’s public enterprises minister, has unveiled Transnet’s seven new ship-to-shore cranes at the Durban Container Terminal – Pier 2.

Ireland to ‘Radically Overhaul’ Its Ports Strategy

29 Mar 2013

Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, has announced plans to “radically overhaul” the nation’s 19 commercial ports and give the government a more hands-on role in the sector...

Klaipéda's Container Throughput Climbs

27 Mar 2013

In January and February, Lithuania’s Port of Klaipéda and Būtingés terminal handled 62,879 20-foot-equivalent units, improving 8.3 percent compared with the same period last year.