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Charlie Cunnion Named as Massport Port Director

Oct 15, 2026

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the appointment of Charlie Cunnion as Port Director. Cunnion brings over 25 years of leadership experience across global transportation, supply chain management, operations, organizational transformation…

Ports Could Adopt Battery Storage to Support the Next Phase of Clean Shipping

Oct 15, 2026

Britain’s ports are no longer simply gateways for trade. They are becoming part of the country’s future energy system. Across the UK, a structural shift is underway as ports evolve into hubs for electrification, battery storage, clean transport and industrial energy resilience…

Russia says it Hit Vessels Delivering Military Cargo to Ukraine

Oct 13, 2026

Russian forces hit two ships delivering military and dual-use cargo to Ukraine's port city of Mykolaiv, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday, without mentioning any energy facilities following US President Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday of an energy ceasefire…

Port of Gothenburg Quay Reinforcement Completed Successfully

Oct 12, 2026

Following more than two years of extensive work, the reinforcement of the south quay at the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg has been completed on schedule and within budget. The Skandia Gateway project will now enter its next major phase…

Port of Gothenburg Awards Contract for Stena Line’s New Arendal Terminal

Oct 07, 2026

The Port of Gothenburg has awarded NCC a contract to design and build a new terminal for Stena Line at Arendal, advancing plans to consolidate the ferry operator’s Gothenburg operations at the outer port.The new terminal, scheduled to begin operations in 2031…

AAPA Presents 2026 Lighthouse Award to Winners for Port Industry Excellence

Sep 29, 2026

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce the 2026 Lighthouse Awards winners. AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are an annual tradition that highlight exceptional port projects that exemplify hard work, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence…

A Ceasefire Would Allow Russia to Restart 80% of Black Sea Grain Export Terminals

Sep 25, 2026

Russia could quickly restart up to 80% of its grain terminal capacity in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov if diplomatic efforts to halt mutual attacks by Russia and Ukraine result in a ceasefire, a Reuters analysis of industry data showed on Friday…

Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Military Facilities, Vessels

Sep 24, 2026

Russian forces carried out a series of strikes across Ukraine overnight and later on Thursday, targeting facilities and vessels that Moscow said were linked to the Ukrainian military.Russia's Defence Ministry said the overnight strikes targeted…

Ukraine Explores Using Baltic Ports for Grain Exports

Sep 23, 2026

Ukraine is exploring the use of Baltic Sea ports for grain exports, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday, following a similar move by Russia as both sides seek alternatives to Black Sea routes disrupted by their war.Sources have told Reuters that Russian companies are repurposing fertiliser…

Port Houston Shares Channel Region Monthly Trade & Market Report

Sep 22, 2026

Trade activity across the Houston Ship Channel region showed strength across several key sectors, with energy exports driving regional tonnage growth and Port Houston seeing gains in steel and container imports.Crude oil exports through the Houston Ship Channel are up 40% this year…

Opentop Selects Startups From 12 Countries for Port Entrepreneurship Congress

Sep 22, 2026

Opentop, Valenciaport's open innovation hub, an initiative led by Fundación Valenciaport with the support of the Port Authority of Valencia, announced the startups taking part in the fourth edition of PEIC (Port Entrepreneurship International Congress)…

Russia Repurposes Fertilizer, Coal Terminals to Export Grain

Sep 21, 2026

Russian companies have been re-purposing fertilizer, coal, and other cargo terminals at Russia's Baltic and Arctic ports - including Ust-Luga and Murmansk - to handle grain exports after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted shipments through the Black Sea…

Wisconsin Ports Holds Annual Meeting to Advance Maritime Priorities

Sep 13, 2026

Leaders representing Wisconsin’s commercial ports convened in Green Bay on September 10-11 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association (“WCPA” or “Wisconsin Ports”), renewing a statewide conversation about the economic importance…

PANYNJ, CALSTART Launch Electric Truck Incentive Programs

Sep 03, 2026

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART announced a pair of incentive programs totaling $45 million to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks and terminal tractors, alongside…

Ukrainian Exporters Encouraged to Prepare for Halted Port Operations

Sep 01, 2026

Ukrainian producers and exporters should not count on deep-water ports resuming operations any time soon and must focus on available alternatives instead, the analytical department of the country's largest farmers' union UAC said on Tuesday…

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