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Konecranes Receives $49.7m Portal Jib Order from the US Navy

Jan 14, 2026

Konecranes has received its sixth portal jib order from the US Navy, part of an agreement initially announced in December 2019. This latest process crane order, worth $49.7 million, was booked in January 2026 and the jib will be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery…

EU Backs Øresund CCUS Cross-Border Scheme

Jan 14, 2026

The European Union has awarded funding to support the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in the Øresund region, backing a cross-border project aimed at accelerating renewable energy use and enabling the production of sustainable fuels…

Panama Canal Commemorates 26 Years of National Administration

Jan 04, 2026

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has commemorated 26 years of Panamanian administration, marking a new anniversary since its transfer at noon on December 31, 1999.The Authority says this historic milestone was a catalyst for national sovereignty…

Renewable Propane Delivers Clean Energy Without the Wait

Dec 29, 2025

With lower emissions and proven reliability, it’s the ready-now solution for cleaner port operations.As demand for cleaner energy grows, port authorities and terminal operators face the challenge of finding environmentally friendly options without increasing budgets or sacrificing productivity…

The Northwest Seaport Alliance Retires Two Legacy Cranes from Terminal 7

Dec 19, 2025

This week, Tacoma’s waterfront will say goodbye to two familiar giants. The ship-to-shore cranes IHI 2078 (built in 1979) and Sumitomo 2403 (built in 1986) that have stood at Terminal 7 for decades will be carefully loaded onto a heavy-lift barge and towed out of Commencement Bay…

Kuwait to Sign $4b Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Infrastructure Contract

Dec 18, 2025

Kuwait will sign a contract next week with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to complete the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, Public Works Minister Noura Al-Mashaan said on Thursday.The Central Agency for Public Tenders approved…

Construction Starts on New Ammenities, Innovation Hub at London Gateway

Dec 17, 2025

DP World and Thames Freeport have broken ground on a USD$17.4 million (£13m) pioneering amenities and innovation hub – The Hive – at the London Gateway Logistics Park.The latest investment in Thames Freeport’s mission to drive skills, innovation…

800-Ton Goliath Crane Takes Shape in Port of Chioggia

Dec 15, 2025

Italy’s Cimolai Technology  reached a major construction milestone on one of the largest crane projects currently underway in Europe, completing the lifting and erection of the main girder of the first of two massive 800-ton rail-mounted Goliath cranes at the Port of Chioggia…

LNG Bunker Vessel Christened

Dec 15, 2025

Bunker barge United LNG I was christened in the port of Antwerp, an important moment for shipping company Somtrans, main shipbuilding contractor RensenDriessen and outfitting partners TeamCo Shipyard and Gas & Heat.The vessel will enter service in early 2026…

ICTSI to Operate Durban Container Terminal Pier 2

Dec 14, 2025

Transnet SOC and International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) have signed a 25-year partnership agreement for Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 in South Africa.The agreement paves way for the joint partnership between Transnet…

HD Hyundai Signs MoU for Indian Shipyard

Dec 08, 2025

HD Hyundai has signed a strategic partnership with the Tamil Nadu state government regarding the establishment of a new shipyard in India.The Indian government is strategically pursuing the 'Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047' to become one of the world's top five shipbuilding and shipping nations…

CO2 Logistics Hub Under Development at Stockholm Norvik Port

Dec 04, 2025

Höegh Evi and Aker BP are working with Ports of Stockholm to establish a CO₂ logistics hub that will enable an efficient and sustainable transport chain for carbon dioxide from industrial emitters in eastern Sweden.The collaboration began in…

Indiana Expands Barge Shipment Handling Capacity

Dec 03, 2025

Indiana River & Rail Terminals has expanded its capacity for handling barge shipments of steel and general cargo shipments at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville by 40 percent. The Ohio River terminal operator raised its storage capacity to 350…

Liebherr to Supply STS Cranes to Port Tampa Bay

Dec 03, 2025

Liebherr Container Cranes has signed a contract to deliver two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Port Tampa Bay, marking Liebherr’s first STS installation on Florida’s Gulf Coast.The cranes will play a central role in the port’s Vision 2030 expansion…

Unlocking Grant and Funding Opportunities for Propane in the Material Handling Market

Dec 03, 2025

Discover grants that support propane-powered equipment upgrades for cleaner, more efficient material handling operations.Ports and warehouses across the United States are under growing pressure to modernize their operations, reduce emissions…

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