Port Houston News


COSCO Seeks Veto Power in Global Port Deal

Jul 22, 2025

China's state-owned shipping company China COSCO Shipping is looking to join the global consortium that's acquiring Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing's overseas ports and is requesting veto rights or equivalent power in the entity which will take over 43 ports…

Port of Barcelona Enhances Security and Efficiency With Genetec Technology

Jul 22, 2025

Genetec Inc., a leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that the Port of Barcelona has successfully implemented Genetec Security Center, improving the port’s safety, efficiency, and operational capabilities.As one of the Mediterranean’s major logistics hubs…

Israel Attacks Houthi Targets in Hodeidah Port

Jul 21, 2025

The Israeli military attacked Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port on Monday in its latest assault on the Iran-backed militants, who have been striking ships bound for Israel and launching missiles against it.Israeli Defence Minister Israel…

Port Houston Surpasses 2 Million TEUs in June, Looks Ahead to Maritime Conference

Jul 18, 2025

Port Houston marked a milestone in June, surpassing 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled year-to-date. Container volumes for the month totaled 331,864 TEUs, a 2% dip compared to the same month last year, but volumes remain up 3% year-to-date at 2…

Port of Oakland June Container Volume Declines Due to Global Uncertainties

Jul 17, 2025

Port of Oakland container volume declined in June as shippers and carriers adjust to softening demand and ongoing tariff uncertainty. The Port handled 168,460 TEUs (twenty-foot containers), down 10.1% from May, and 12.8% from June 2024, when 193…

Basque Government Minister of Industry Welcomes New Port of Bilbao President

Jul 17, 2025

Mikel Jauregi, Basque Government Minister of Industry, has held an initial meeting at the headquarters of the Bilbao Port Authority with Iván Jiménez, the new president, and Ricardo Barkala, the outgoing president, who has held the position since July 2018 and who stepped down yesterday…

Georgia Ports, Konecranes Celebrate 30-Year Yard Crane Partnership

Jul 16, 2025

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and Konecranes are celebrating 30 years since the purchase of GPA’s first rubber tire gantry crane, marking a milestone in port operations and yard crane innovation.During a meeting at the Konecranes headquarters in Finland…

Bipartisan Legislation Reintroduced to Protect Ports and Fund Inspections Facilities

Jul 15, 2025

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) commends U.S. Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) on the reintroduction of the CBP Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy (SPACE) Act, legislation…

Port Authority of Valencia Presents Strategic Plan 2035

Jul 15, 2025

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) presented its Strategic Plan at the Clock Building of the Port of Valencia, outlining a vision and series of projects with a clear target year of 2035.This is a ten-year plan designed to consolidate Valenciaport as a generator of wealth and quality employment…

Europe Ports Lag Installing Shore Power Ahead of 2030

Jul 15, 2025

Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity while docked, a new study showed on Tuesday.European Union environmental…

European Ports Slow to Install Shore Power

Jul 14, 2025

Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity while docked, a new study showed on Tuesday.European Union environmental…

Port of Green Bay Shares June Tonnage

Jul 14, 2025

The Port of Green Bay saw 137,725 tons of material and raw goods pass through the port during June, compared to 123,794 tons during the the month of May. Current year-to-date totals are down 47% compared to the same time frame last season.“While…

EU and Papua New Guinea Partner on Port Infrastructure

Jul 13, 2025

The EU and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have deepened their partnership, advancing new investment projects in port and water infrastructure under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.The projects will modernize the Rabaul port and expand access to safe water…

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…

Israel Attacks Three Yemen Ports

Jul 07, 2025

Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the Israeli military said early on Monday, marking the first Israeli attack on Yemen in almost a month.The strikes on Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif ports, and Ras Qantib…

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