Infrastructure News


Nikkiso Partners Exion Asia to Launch Southeast Asia Marine Hub

Apr 06, 2026

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has entered into a strategic service partnership with Exion Asia to establish its first marine hub in Southeast Asia, aimed at supporting growing demand for cryogenic equipment services…

UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub

Mar 30, 2026

The U.K. government has committed up to $85 million (£64 million) to support the development of a floating offshore wind port at Port Talbot in Wales, as part of efforts to expand clean energy capacity.The funding will support Associated British…

Maraen Approves $40M Port of Nigg Upgrade After Rebrand

Mar 26, 2026

Maraen has approved plans for more than $40 million (£30 million) investment for the upgrades at the Port of Nigg, following the integration of three energy businesses under a new brand.Maraen combines the capabilities of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group) and Global Energy Services…

Freeport CEO Says Iran War Could Delay New US LNG Projects

Mar 25, 2026

Supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could delay construction of liquefied natural gas projects slated for development in the U.S., Freeport LNG CEO Michael Smith said on Wednesday at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston…

Explosion Forces Shutdown of Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery

Mar 24, 2026

Valero Energy Corp has shut its 380,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, following an explosion and fire at a diesel hydrotreater unit, people familiar with the plant operations said on Monday.The cause of the explosion at the 47…

Aker Solutions Wins FEED Contract for Lithuania CO₂ Terminal

Mar 22, 2026

Aker Solutions has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract by KN Energies to support the development of the company’s CO₂ transshipment terminal infrastructure project in Klaipėda, Lithuania.The project forms part of the CCS Baltic Consortium…

Echo Marine Group to Deliver Western Australia’s First Electric Ferry Fleet

Mar 19, 2026

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a new contract with long-standing partner Echo Marine Group to support the delivery of Western Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferries - marking a major milestone for sustainable public transport in Australia…

Green Ammonia Shines When Regulation is Considered, says study

Mar 19, 2026

A new analysis from WinGD and Envision Energy suggests something the maritime industry has been debating for years ... and likely will be debating for many years to come: the changing economics of zero-emission fuels.For shipowners, the significance is straightforward…

Bridging the Data Divide: How AI Will Rewire Maritime, Port Ops

Mar 18, 2026

With the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence, it’s fair to say there is more misunderstood than understood, particularly in conservative markets like maritime and ports. Adalberto ‘Berto’ Ponce, Co-Founder and CEO Of AI Strategic Solutions…

America’s Ports, Harbors, and Waterways: Dredging, Resolve and the Will to Build

Mar 17, 2026

America’s maritime infrastructure is measured in draft depth, vessel clearance, sediment management, and days available to dredge. If the United States is serious about competing in a century defined by supply chains, energy exports, and sealift readiness…

LA Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Berth Redevelopment

Mar 15, 2026

As the result of a multiyear environmental review process, the Los Angeles District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Port of Los Angeles have released a joint Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/DEIR)…

Built on the Rivers: Aimee Andres and the Expanding Role of America’s Inland Ports

Mar 13, 2026

For Aimee Andres, the nation’s inland rivers are not an abstract transportation network or a policy talking point. They are personal. Growing up, she spent her formative years around ports, terminals and railroads, watching firsthand how freight…

New ISO Vessel Hull Cleaning Standard Published

Mar 12, 2026

Yesterday, a new ISO standard was published to help port authorities, shipowners and operators navigate rules on how ships should be cleaned in an environmentally sound way. Hull cleaning is gaining traction among shipowners, while countries…

ZIM Navigates Cooling Container Markets, Hapag-Lloyd Deal Looms

Mar 09, 2026

The container shipping sector continued its gradual normalization in 2025, and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services’ latest financial results offer a clear snapshot of the industry’s transition away from the extraordinary profits generated during the pandemic-era freight surge…

New "all about ports" Conference Highlights Port Infrastructure Development, Growth

Mar 05, 2026

Hamburg Messe und Congress is establishing 'all about ports' (September 2-3, 2026, Hamburg), an international conference with an accompanying exhibition. The event takes a comprehensive look at modern port infrastructure, technologies and processes…

Current News

Ukraine Explores Using Baltic Ports for Grain Exports

Few Countries Purchase Russian Wheat After Black Sea Trade Stalls

SGX, European Energy Exchange Offer Baltic Handysize Futures Contracts

Supply Pressurei in Container Vessel Sector

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News