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Hamburg Deploys AI to Boost Efficiency of Electric Ferry Fleet

Jul 13, 2025

Hadag, the operator of Hamburg’s ferry services, is adopting an AI-powered platform to optimize the scheduling and operation of its electric ferry fleet.The AI system will support daily operations by tailoring charging strategies, managing energy demand…

Northwest Seaport Alliance Ready for Zero Emission Drayage

Jul 13, 2025

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced its inaugural incentive program for zero emission truck and charging deployment.After a competitive bid process, the NWSA identified Zeem Solutions (Zeem) as the awarded subrecipient. Zeem…

Syria Signs $800 Million Agreement with DP World

Jul 13, 2025

Syria's General Authority for Land and Sea Ports on Sunday signed a $800 million agreement with UAE's DP World to bolster Syrian ports infrastructure and logistical services, Syrian state news agency SANA reported.The agreement follows on from…

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Board President

Jul 11, 2025

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Andreas Cluver to lead as Board President. Jahmese Myres was elected First Vice President, and Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission.President Andreas Cluver…

IHI, Vopak Collaborate to Develop and Operate Japanese Ammonia Terminal

Jul 11, 2025

IHI Corporation and Royal Vopak have signed a joint development agreement under which IHI and Vopak plan to establish a new joint venture. Taking into account the ongoing progress of domestic infrastructure development within the country, IHI…

Latin America's First Electric Tug Debuts

Jul 10, 2025

SAAM christened Trapananda, reported to be the first electric tugboat in Latin America.  Thanks to a strategic partnership with Enap, the electric tug will operate in one of the southernmost terminals in the world, Puerto Chacabuco, in the Aysén Region…

Houthi Leader: Shipping Goods Related to Israel Through the Region Isn't Permitted

Jul 10, 2025

Yemeni Houthi militia leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said on Thursday (July 10) that no company would be permitted to transport goods related to Israel through designated areas at sea.“It is not permissible for any company transporting goods for…

Vietnam Cracks Down on Illegal Transshipments After Striking Trade Deal With US

Jul 10, 2025

Vietnam is preparing stricter penalties to crack down on trade fraud and the illegal transshipment of goods, and has focused its inspections on Chinese products as it tries to comply with commitments made to Washington, documents seen by Reuters show…

Red Sea Insurance Spikes After Houthi Ship Attacks

Jul 10, 2025

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.The Red…

Iron Ore 'Calm' in face of China Uncertainty, U.S. Tariffs

Jul 10, 2025

Iron ore prices have been a model of stability in recent months despite the increasing clouds over the outlook for the key steel raw material.The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract ended at $95.25 a metric ton on Monday, down from $95.89…

GES Exits Dutch Market with Rotterdam Terminal Sale to Tepsa

Jul 10, 2025

Global Energy Storage Group (GES) has completed of the sale of its terminal located in the Port of Rotterdam to French-based firm Tepsa.The facility, which includes 212,000 m3 of tank storage and approximately 18 hectares of development land in the Europoort area…

Joint Statement on Red Sea Attacks From ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO

Jul 09, 2025

In recent days, two ships have now been attacked in the Red Sea. One has sunk and the other has suffered extensive damage. These vessels have been attacked with callous disregard for the lives of innocent civilian seafarers and as an inevitable but terrible consequence…

Xeneta Ocean Container Shipping Market Update

Jul 09, 2025

Market average spot rates – July 8, 2025:Far East to US West Coast: USD 2673 per FEU (40ft container)Far East to US East Coast: USD 5151 per FEUFar East to North Europe: USD 3393 per FEUFar East to Mediterranean: USD 4197 per FEUNorth Europe…

Coal Shipments Plummet 6%, China's the Driver

Jul 09, 2025

“During the first half of 2025, global coal shipments fell 6% y/y amid weak import demand in large markets. Cargo loadings headed to China and advanced economies slowed considerably, partly due to stronger electricity generation from renewables and to weaker steel production…

CV International, Capes Shipping Agencies Announce New CFO

Jul 08, 2025

CV International, Inc. (CVI), a Norfolk-based freight forwarder and customs broker, and its subsidiary Capes Shipping Agencies, a port and vessel agency, have announced the appointment of Jeff Underwood as Chief Financial Officer. Jeff brings over 30 years of financial experience…

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