Maersk to Expand Rotterdam Terminal

Friday, February 15, 2002

In July Maersk Delta Terminal will be expanded to 70 ha. (+16), with 1,250 meters of quay (+300 m.) and 8 (+3) gantry cranes. Capacity rises from 500,000 to one million containers a year. In 2001 the terminal handled 440,000 boxes (660,000 TEU). It is not expected that maximum capacity (1.3 million moves, 85 ha., and 1,700 meters of quay) will be reached before 2004.

Escort Tugs in San Francisco Bay

Indian Navy Chose Ullman Seats as New Standard

Shipbuilding Industry Makes a Soft Landing

NGO's Condemn IMO Environmental Implementation Delays

Jamaica Seeks Logistics Hub Development

Bulk Carrier Trends

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Ports

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