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CK Hutchison Says Panama Missed Arbitration Response Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Panama Ports Company (PPC), a unit of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison 0001.HK, said on Monday that the Panamanian government failed to file its response by the March 13 deadline in an international arbitration brought by the company.PPC…

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…

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

Feb 23, 2026

On behalf of the International Labour Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, and International Transport Workers’ Federation:On the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, we jointly reaffirm our commitment to…

Port of Virginia Recognized for Strengthened Safety Efforts

Feb 18, 2026

The Port of Virginia is using a layered approach to strengthen safety throughout its operation by identifying the most common critical risks at its terminals and offices, emphasize safety as a core value and creation of an internal safety brand…

Victoria International Container Terminal Expands Trade Links to the Americas

Feb 12, 2026

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) fully automated operation at the Port of Melbourne, is expanding its trade links to the Americas with Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) newly launched Eagle service…

Wolfgang Wandl Appointed by Cortland International as Chief Executive Officer

Feb 11, 2026

Cortland International has announced the appointment of Wolfgang Wandl, a business leader with more than 30 years of international business experience, as Chief Executive Officer.Mr. Wandl joined Cortland in March 2024 and previously served as the Company’s Executive Chairman…

Victoria International Container Terminal Extends Contract to 2066

Feb 08, 2026

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI)’s wholly owned subsidiary Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd. (VICT) has signed a 26-year extension of its contract to operate and manage the Webb Dock East terminal at the Port of Melbourne…

AD Ports Group Secures $115m Financing to Advance Safaga Terminal

Feb 03, 2026

AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, has finalized a $115 million project finance facility to support the development of the Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt, reinforcing the Group’s…

ICS Launches New Deck Procedures Guide

Jan 22, 2026

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) released its new Deck Procedures Guide, a vital addition to ICS’s suite of shipboard operational guidance. ICS says the publication addresses a critical gap in maritime safety guidance by providing…

Singapore Posts Record Port Performance in 2025, Looks Ahead for 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Singapore posted record port performance in 2025, supported by resilient global trade and fuel off take. This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai, who was the Guest-of-Honor at the annual Singapore…

Port of Virginia Nears Completion of Dredging Project, Inaugurates New ULCV Berth

Jan 07, 2026

The Port of Virginia is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026.In February, the port is scheduled to take delivery of the deepest shipping channels on the US East Coast…

d’AMICO Orders Pair of Eco Design Vessels

Dec 29, 2025

Product tankers shipowner d’Amico International Shipping S.A. said its operating subsidiary d’Amico Tankers D.A.C. (Ireland) signed a shipbuilding contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited (China) for two new Medium Range 1 (MR1 – 40…

International Flag-State Association Looks to Advancing Role in Policymaking

Dec 19, 2025

The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries—Liberia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Panama—has been meeting since 2021. IFA is the first alliance of its kind…

Morocco’s Marsa Maroc to Acquire 45% Stake in Spain’s Boluda Maritime Terminals

Dec 16, 2025

Morocco's leading port operator, Marsa Maroc, said on Tuesday it signed a deal to acquire a 45% stake in Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals (BMT), a branch of Spain's Boluda Corporacion Maritima for 80 million euros ($94.01 million).The deal…

François Michel Appointed Chief Executive Officer of the GTT Group

Dec 15, 2025

The GTT Group announced the appointment of François Michel as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026, thereby restoring a dissociated governance structure.This decision was taken unanimously by the Board of Directors of the Group at its meeting held on December 13…

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