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China's Yangshan Port Tops New Container Port Performance Index

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yangshan Port in China took top position in the third edition of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), despite periods of disruption caused by typhoons and various other factors in 2022.

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  • Despite improved performance at global ports, more scope for efficiency improvements remains
    NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yangshan Port in China took top position in the third edition of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), despite periods of disruption caused by typhoons and various other factors in 2022.
  • "The Yangshan Deep-Water Port enjoyed the greatest year-over-year improvement in performance of the top ports in the CPPI," said Turloch Mooney, Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • Ports in Latin America showed improved performance over 2022 with the Colombian Port of Cartagena taking 5th place overall and Ecuador's Port of Posorja ranking 19th.
  • In 16th place, the Port of Algeciras in Spain is the highest ranked port in Europe.

Bechtel delivers port masterplan supporting Ireland's emerging offshore wind industry

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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LONDON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shannon Estuary in Ireland presents a unique opportunity and is best placed in Ireland and Europe to develop the Atlantic floating offshore wind industry and help the country reach its climate goals, according to a new report.

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  • "I congratulate Shannon Foynes Port Company and Bechtel on the report," said Minister Ryan.
  • "Ports act as focal points during the manufacturing, installation, and operation of offshore wind farms, and Shannon Foynes is strategically ideal to support Ireland's offshore wind industry, as well as expand to play an even greater role in European shipping.
  • Bechtel is taking a growing position in Ireland supporting the renewal of infrastructure, the development of renewables and the transition to net zero.
  • Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government.

Middle East container ports are the most efficient in the world

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ports in the Middle East took four of the top five spots in the second edition of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. CPPI is a comparable index of global container port performance intended to serve as a reference point for key stakeholders in the global economy.

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  • NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ports in the Middle East took four of the top five spots in the second edition of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • CPPI is a comparable index of global container port performance intended to serve as a reference point for key stakeholders in the global economy.
  • In the Middle East, heavy investments in container port infrastructure and technology are proving to be effective."
  • The new report also highlights the resilience of East Asian ports and the capacity of Chinese ports in particular to effectively handle challenges brought about by the pandemic.

Bechtel to deliver port masterplan to support Ireland's emerging offshore wind industry

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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LONDON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shannon Foynes Port Company has selected Bechtel to update its Vision 2041 masterplan to accommodate offshore and onshore investment within and adjacent to its harbor in Ireland. Bechtel will support SFPC in considering how to deliver significant growth and expansion of the port, including how it can support the burgeoning offshore wind industry, as well as the production of alternative shipping fuels that could transform Shannon Foynes into a leading European port.

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  • Bechtel will support SFPC in considering how to deliver significant growth and expansion of the port, including how it can support the burgeoning offshore wind industry, as well as the production of alternative shipping fuels that could transform Shannon Foynes into a leading European port.
  • The port is the biggest industrial employer in the region and currently has the capacity to handle over 10-million tonnes annually.
  • The port is also well positioned near the Atlantic wind resource that will be essential to Ireland reaching its ambition to generate 20GW of offshore wind by 2050.
  • Bechtel's role will be to assess and refresh the port's masterplan,known as Vision 2041 , to best leverage these advantages and further boost growth and support the region's emerging offshore wind industry.