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APM Terminals Invests $550m in Callao Port

Nov 19, 2025

Dutch port operator APM Terminals will invest $550 million to expand Peru's Callao port starting in January, chief commercial officer for the company's Peru unit, Fernando Fauche, said on Wednesday.The two-year project aims to increase the terminal's capacity to 24…

lue Water Shipping Taps Foley as COO

Nov 19, 2025

Ryan Foley appointed COO Energy, Ports & Projects at Blue Water ShippingBlue Water Shipping appointed its first Board of Management member from outside Denmark: Ryan Foley from the UK. Foley will join Blue Water as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Energy…

Tidalis Names New CEO

Nov 19, 2025

Tidalis, a global provider of maritime software solutions for port authorities, coast guards, ports, and inland waterways, appointed Geert-Jan den Besten as Chief Executive Officer. Ivo-Paul Tummers will transition from his role as CEO to become an Advisor to the Board…

At Ports, Propane Powers More than Vehicles

Nov 19, 2025

From EV charging to shore power, propane infrastructure offers a suite of capabilitiesEnergy reliability is critical at ports, and while propane power has traditionally been associated with equipment like forklifts and terminal tractors, its role at ports is rapidly expanding into new areas…

SC Ports Sees Dip in Imports, State Economic Development Remains Strong

Nov 18, 2025

South Carolina Ports recorded 206,859 TEUs at its marine terminals in October, a 1% year-over-year dip, as fiscal year volumes remain above plan. October marked the Port's strongest month for loaded exports since June, with an 18% year-over-year increase…

Tackling Port Congestion with Visibility and Flexibility

Nov 18, 2025

Even in 2025, port congestion remains a formidable barrier to smooth global trade. Northern European terminals—including Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, and Bremerhaven—are facing their most sustained bottlenecks since the pandemic. Berth waiting times have risen dramatically: Antwerp is up 37%…

SeaPort Manatee Refreshes, Upgrades Siemens Security Platform

Nov 18, 2025

Every year, more than 11 million tons of cargo move through SeaPort Manatee on the coast of west central Florida. With nearby connections to a wide range of interstates and railroads, this busy port moves trade forward as an essential component of the global supply chain…

Nuh Çimento Upgrades Port Operations with Electric Portal Crane

Nov 18, 2025

The LPS 420 portal crane has been successfully installed at Nuh Çimento’s private port in Hereke, Türkiye, where it is now supporting high-volume bulk handling operations. The new portal crane replaces a Liebherr LPS 400 that had been in continuous operation since 1999…

EU Funds 70 Clean Energy Projects

Nov 17, 2025

The European Commission has selected 70 projects to help decarbonize transport and strengthen the competitiveness of EU industries by installing the infrastructure needed for recharging or refueling.The projects will receive over €600 million…

Port of Savannah Container Volumes Rise 4% Through October

Nov 17, 2025

The Port of Savannah handled 4.8 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in calendar year 2025 through October, up 183,250 TEUs or 4 percent. Monthly volumes in October totaled 452,934 TEUs, a decrease of 8.4 percent or 41,325 TEUs compared to October 2024…

The Port of Valencia to Host Final Conference of H2PORTS Hydrogen Project

Nov 17, 2025

On December 3, the final conference of the European H2PORTS project will take place. This initiative, coordinated by the Valenciaport Foundation in collaboration with the Port Authority of Valencia (APV), has enabled Valenciaport to become the…

International Propeller Club Elects New Officers to Lead Global Maritime Network

Nov 13, 2025

The International Propeller Club announced its newly elected officers for 2025–2027. Members elected Costis J. Frangoulis, President of the Propeller Club of Piraeus, Greece, as International President at the Club’s 98th Annual International Convention in Lyon…

AD Ports Group Appoints Jochen Thewes as CEO of Logistics Cluster

Nov 13, 2025

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry, announced the appointment of seasoned logistics executive Jochen Thewes as the CEO of the Group’s Logistics Cluster.The appointment, which takes effect December 1, 2025…

Crowley Expands Mooring Services at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports

Nov 12, 2025

Crowley has expanded its mooring services to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, enhancing its harbor services for ship operators along the U.S. West Coast. The new services combine Crowley’s ship assist and escort tug fleet…

Upgraded Koala Service Boosts Australia - Asia Link

Nov 11, 2025

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), Australia’s fully automated container terminal operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), recently enhanced maritime connection to Asian markets through a revamped Koala service…

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