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US Grain Exports Up 12%, but China Imports Fall

Aug 15, 2024

“In 2024, grain exports from the US are expected to rise 12% from 2023, driven by a rebound in maize shipments. During the first seven months of 2024, shipments have risen 6% y/y and are expected to further ramp up after the upcoming maize and soya bean harvests in September…

Greenpeace Claims Link Between Air Pollution from LNG Terminals and Premature Deaths

Aug 14, 2024

A new analysis, Permit to Kill, released by Greenpeace USA and the Sierra Club, indicates that permitted emissions from both currently operating and planned LNG terminals in the US have an impact on public health.The report states that the selected…

Hybrid Cranes Delivered to East Java Multipurpose Terminal

Aug 14, 2024

The East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) recently took delivery of two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax ESP.8 mobile harbor cranes.The new equipment will support EJMT in handling bulk, project and container cargo once the terminal commences operations in September…

BP: Venture Global Can’t Justify Calcasieu Pass Delay

Aug 14, 2024

Oil and gas producer BP Plc told federal regulators on Wednesday that it has reviewed confidential commissioning documents and does not believe Venture Global LNG needs more time to begin commercial production.Venture Global LNG's Calcasieu…

Port of Virginia Wraps Up Rail Yard Expansion

Aug 14, 2024

The Port of Virginia has fully activated its expanded central rail yard, marking the completion of a project that now enables the port to handle 2 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by rail each year.“Modernizing and expanding the capability…

Rijeka Gateway to Roll Out 5G Stand Alone Connectivity

Aug 14, 2024

The new Rijeka Gateway in Croatia is adopting next-level private 5G campus network in a move to ensure its digital connectivity infrastructure is robust.Rijeka Gateway, a joint venture between APM Terminals and ENNA Group, has partnered with Croatian telecommunications company Hrvatski Telekom (HT)…

Callan Marine Awarded $104 Million Texas Dredging Project

Aug 14, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) on Monday awarded a $104 million contract to Galveston-based dredging contractor Callan Marine for the deepening of the Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) Ship Channel in South Texas…

DP World and Evyap Group Forge New Logistics Hub in Turkey

Aug 14, 2024

DP World and Evyap Group have successfully finalized a merger that combines the capabilities of two key ports along the Marmara Sea. This merger, completed after securing approval from the Turkish Competition Authority, establishes a new international logistics hub…

Caribbean Port Expands Capacity with New Mobile Harbor Crane

Aug 14, 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA) placed an order for a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane to enhance its capabilities in handling containers and general cargo at the Port of Kingstown…

Corio Teams Up with Brazilian Shipyard to Assess Its Offshore Wind Hub Potential

Aug 14, 2024

Offshore wind developer Corio Generation, a Macquarie Group company, and Brazilian shipyard and marine construction company Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore how EBR’s facilities could support future offshore wind projects off Brazil’s south coast…

US Retailers Rush Holiday Imports Amid Fears of Strikes and Supply Chaos

Aug 13, 2024

Retailers are fueling a summer rush of imports to the United States this year as companies guard against a potential strike by port workers and ongoing shipping disruptions from attacks in the Red Sea ahead of a shortened holiday shopping season…

Yilport Planning $1.6 Billion Ports Expansion in El Salvador

Aug 12, 2024

Turkish holding company Yilport will invest an expected $1.62 billion to expand two ports in El Salvador and operate them jointly with the local port authority, the government of the Central American country said.Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele…

Propane Cargo Handling Equipment Safety Tips

Aug 12, 2024

As the adoption of propane-powered equipment in ports continues to grow, implementing proper safety measures becomes more crucial.Supply chain professionals throughout the country rely on cargo handling equipment (CHE) to keep containers, trailers…

Australia Blitzes Illicit Drug Operations involving Car Carriers

Aug 11, 2024

Transnational organised criminals are attempting to import hundreds of kilograms of illicit drugs into Australia by paying associates to conceal them inside imported vehicles.The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF)…

Chinese Port Blast Raises Serious Safety Concerns for Container Shipping

Aug 09, 2024

A major explosion on board a containership berthed at the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China raises serious safety concerns, a shipping analyst said.The incident took place Friday, with video footage showing a massive explosion on board Taiwanese…

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Raw Sugar Futures Falls After Two-Week High Alongside Coffee, Cocoa

Raw Sugar Futures Falls After Two-Week High Alongside Coffee, Cocoa

US Corn, Wheat, Soy Futures Rise Alongside Crude Oil

US Corn, Wheat, Soy Futures Rise Alongside Crude Oil

Ukraine Threatens Pushback if Israel Allows Grain Vessel to Dock

Ukraine Threatens Pushback if Israel Allows Grain Vessel to Dock

World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels Completed at Ulsan Port

World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels Completed at Ulsan Port

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