DP World, Zhejiang Seaport Group partner to enhance Dubai-Ningbo route

China and Kazakhstan agreed to invest US$3.7 billion in joint projects, including the construction of a new container hub at Aktau Port on the Caspian Sea coast.

DP World has received two new £12m RMG cranes for its London Gateway rail terminal, increasing rail capacity by 50% and box handling capacity by 75%.

China is home to the largest number of smart ports and automated container terminals. With many more under development neither situation is expected to change in the short to medium term.

ZPMC rail-mounted gantry cranes for DP World’s Antwerp Gateway, capable of handling 24,000 TEU container ships, arrived late due to an oil spill.

The Indian government has approved the US$ 9.15 billion Vadhavan Port project, which has attracted interest from terminal operators including DP World, PSA, CMA CGM and APMT.

Expansion of the South Terminal at the Port of Callao increases container handling capacity by 80%.