Demag Cranes AG, owners of Gottwald Port Technology, exceeded targets for its financial year 2009/2010. With Group revenue of Euro 931.3 million, the German company achieved a slightly higher figure than the around Euro 900 million forecast that the Management Board had communicated in the Interim Report for the third quarter of 2009/2010. Group operating EBIT of some Euro 54.2 million was also above the communicated range of Euro 45 million to Euro 50 million.

The port of Gothenburg, Sweden, has announced that a power shutdown is scheduled at Skarvikshamnen product harbour Berths No 506-518, from 18.00 to 19.00 hours, on Tuesday, 30 November.

The Houston City Council has approved reappointment of Houston attorney, businesswoman and civic leader Janiece Longoria to a fourth term as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. Port Commissioners serve two-year terms without pay. Initially appointed in September 2002, Longoria currently serves on the Port Commission’s Pension Task Force.

André Toet, who has been Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Port of Rotterdam Authority since January 2008, will be resigning as of 1 January next.

The Panama Canal Authority and the Port of Galveston have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking the beginning of a new partnership. The MOU aims to facilitate international trade and generate new business by promoting the "All-Water Route" from Asia to the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts via the Panama Canal.

The Regional Organization for Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME) has initiated a new program for ballast water management in its sea areas.

The Regional Organization for Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME) has initiated a new program for ballast water management in its sea areas.

Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J Foltz has announced that the GPA experienced exceptional growth in October, reflecting several all-time records in many commodity segments.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) to the public and agencies for review and comment.