Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) would like to advise all customers the port's core services are operational following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, 22 February 2011.

Last Friday, North American freight railroad Canadian Pacific (CP) and the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced the signing of a collaborative agreement on performance and productivity that formalises the railroad's and the port's ongoing supply chain collaboration.

The Port of Los Angeles became the first port worldwide to provide Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) to three separate cruise lines. In recent weeks, ships from Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line have all taken advantage of unique "AMP Mobile" technology developed specifically for the World Cruise Center.

Itajaí Port Authority, Brazil, has announced the tender for the second phase of the expansion project of Guilherme Assemburg Passenger cruise terminal in Itajaí Historical Center.

Hall Construction Services Ltd,UK has been awarded a USD10 million contract by PD Teesport for the re-development of the Teesport container terminal yard (phase 2).

The Federal Internal Revenue Service in Itajai, Brazil, has just undergone a restructuring process splitting their customs and revenue sectors in two separate institutions, whereby the port complex will be attended by a fully dedicated customs office, with more staff, especially focused in foreign trade activities and all matters concerning internal revenue will be handled by a separate agency, responding to the Florianopolis headquarters in the state.

New data shows that 2010 was a good year for trade growth through Canada's Pacific gateway. Container traffic increased 22%, bulk trade rose 15% and coal volumes doubled at the Port of Prince Rupert, while rising 25% at Port Metro Vancouver, according to British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure data.

The US Marshals Service has 'arrested' the vessel Zhen Hua 24 owned by Chinese crane manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Co Ltd [better known as ZPMC]. The arrest was issued by the Norfolk Federal Court following a law suit filed by Virginia Port Authority and its operating affiliate Virginia International Terminals Inc.

Zebra Enterprise Solutions (ZES), USA has been awarded a nearly USD2.1 million contract from the Port of Houston to upgrade software applications used for terminal operations and billing at Barbours Cut, Bayport and Turning Basin terminals.

Associated British Ports (ABP) has received consent from the Marine Management Organisation for the construction of a new quay wall at berths 201 and 202 in the Port of Southampton, UK. On completion, the redeveloped quay will be 500m in length with a 16m draft and capable of handling the largest container vessels afloat today.