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Macquarie Expects $1 Billion from Sale of US Port Terminal Operator Ceres

May 09, 2023

Australia's Macquarie Group Ltd is looking to sell its North American port facilities business, Ceres Terminals, for about $1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing sources familiar with the matter.The financial conglomerate…

Port of Montreal Aims to Be Carbon Neutral by 2035

May 09, 2023

The Port of Montreal made a series of flagship commitments with regards to carbon neutrality, territorial protection and improving the city-port interface at the 2nd annual Montreal Climate Summit underway at the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay on May 9 and 10…

US Launches $4 Billion Effort to Electrify US Ports, Cut Emissions

May 05, 2023

The Biden administration on Friday launched a $4 billion effort to electrify U.S. ports and cut heavy duty truck emissions as the government looks to address disproportionate impacts on nearby communities.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

US Gulf Coast’s First Barge-to-ship Methanol Bunkering Completed

May 01, 2023

Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture between tanker company Stena Bulk and methanol producer Proman, announced the successful completion of the first ever barge-to-ship methanol bunkering on the U.S. Gulf Coast.The JV tankers Stena Pro Marine…

Canadian Government Approves Vancouver Terminal Expansion

Apr 26, 2023

The Canadian government has approved a marine container terminal expansion project in Delta, B.C., following a environmental assessment process that started in 2013.The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project includes building new land and a new three…

Singapore and San Pedro Bay Ports Sign Green Corridor MoU

Apr 25, 2023

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay ports complex…

Zinus to Supply Shore Charging Systems for Seaspan Ferries

Apr 24, 2023

Norway-based Zinus announced it has secured a contract to supply shore power technology and autonomous solutions for Canada's Seaspan Ferries. Seaspan Ferries serves the Vancouver Island supply chain and with a commercial ferry service. The…

PNCT Selects MAFI on Propane-fueled Port Tractor Fleet

Apr 20, 2023

As maritime and port assets globally are pressed to reduce emissions, the search is on for the “fuel of the future” to replace diesel. But the future is now at the Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT), which is opting to use propane-fueled equipment…

South Carolina's Inland Port Dillon Posts Record Box Volumes

Apr 19, 2023

South Carolina Ports celebrates the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March.“It was five years ago — almost to the day — that we were here opening this facility…

C-Innovation Opens New Facility in Port Fourchon

Apr 18, 2023

C-Innovation, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, announced the opening of its new facility in Port Fourchon, La. The expansion provides an additional dock facility for subsea inspection, maintenance and…

Canada's Port of Vancouver Expecting Record Cruise Season

Apr 17, 2023

Canada's Port of Vancouver welcomed the year's first cruise ship earlier this month, kicking off what is expected to be a record cruise season.In total, 331 cruise ships visits are scheduled for the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver between April 12 and October 24…

Big Investors Amp Up California's Port Truck-charging Plan

Apr 17, 2023

California's bustling seaports, dominated by massive container vessels and soaring cranes, may seem an unlikely setting for investors seeking to capitalize on the 'green' revolution.But thanks to the state's plan to phase out by 2035 heavy-duty…

Biden Admin Greenlights LNG Exports from Alaska LNG Project

Apr 13, 2023

The Biden administration on Thursday approved exports of liquefied natural gas from the Alaska LNG project, a document showed, as the United States competes with Russia to ship natural gas from the Arctic to Asia.The Department of Energy approved…

Top US Shipping Gateway Mostly Closes Due to Port Worker Shortage

Apr 10, 2023

A shortage of West Coast port workers has forced the busiest U.S. ocean trade gateway to largely shut on Friday, after months of strained labor negotiations between the union dock workers and their employers.A substantial number of ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach workers…

Pascagoula River Dredging Underway

Apr 10, 2023

Dredging operations are underway on the Pascagoula River in Pascagoula, Miss., and the U.S. Coast Guard is urging mariners in the area to exercise caution.The Mike Hooks cutter suction dredge E. Stroud is currently conducting dredging operations for the U…

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