Ports News


Crude, Gas Tankers Depart From Iranian Ports Despite Conflict

Mar 06, 2026

At least five tankers laden with crude oil have left Iranian ports since U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran began on February 28, with liquefied petroleum gas supplies also moving on Friday, according to ship trackers and traders.The Gulf region's…

Congressman Mike Ezell Receives AAPA’s 2026 Port Person of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2026

At this year’s annual Legislative Summit, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) proudly named U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04) as the 2026 Port Person of the Year for his commitment to the seaport and maritime industry. AAPA…

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…

Pilbara Ports Signs Ammonia Bunkering MoU

Mar 04, 2026

Australia’s Pilbara Ports has taken a step further towards development of a low-carbon ammonia bunkering hub in the Pilbara by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yara Pilbara.The Yara Pilbara plant is one of the largest ammonia production facilities in the world…

How Propane Fuels Efficiency and Sustainability at West Basin Container Terminal

Mar 04, 2026

As other ports explore long-term sustainability strategies, WBCT offers a compelling example of how propane can deliver cleaner operations without sacrificing reliability or cost-efficiency.Ports are the lifeblood of global commerce, moving…

EU Unveils Ports Strategy

Mar 04, 2026

The European Commission has adopted the EU Ports Strategy, a comprehensive framework to step up the competitiveness, resilience, security and sustainability of Europe’s ports.Ports are a cornerstone of the EU economy, handling around 74% of external trade…

Fujairah Bunkering Hit by Fire, Demand Shifts to Other Hubs

Mar 04, 2026

Ship refuelling at Fujairah, a major bunkering hub in the United Arab Emirates, has slowed after a fire, market sources told Reuters, while demand at other refuelling hubs, including Singapore, is set to rise.Some bunker deliveries and loadings were on hold for now as suppliers…

Fujairah Bunker Prices Surge as Demand Shifts Elsewhere

Mar 03, 2026

Ship refuelling at Fujairah, a major bunkering center in the United Arab Emirates, has slowed after the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted fuel shipments in the region, spurring a jump in prices and potentially shifting demand to other ports including Singapore…

Drone Attack Damages Fuel Tank at Oman’s Duqm Port

Mar 03, 2026

A fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm commercial port was hit on Tuesday when the facility came under attack from several unmanned aircraft, the state news agency said, citing a security source, on the fourth day of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded by targeting neighbouring countries…

America’s Maritime Action Plan Creates Opportunity for St. Louis Region

Mar 02, 2026

The advancement of the recently announced America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) is embraced by the ports in the bi-state St. Louis region as a unique opportunity to play a role in this comprehensive federal framework.  The MAP is a blueprint for rebuilding the nation’s maritime strength…

U.S. Flag Tanker Damaged, 150 Vessels Stranded with Strait of Hormuz Close

Mar 02, 2026

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf as the widening Iran conflict disrupted shipping, leaving at least four tankers damaged, two seafarers killed and 150 ships stranded around the Strait of Hormuz.Shipping through the strait between Iran and Oman…

Norwegian Cruise Line Projects Weak Profits

Mar 02, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings forecast annual profit below Wall Street expectations, as demand for its higher‑priced voyages softened amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions.Shares of Norwegian fell about 7% in premarket trading…

Harwich Haven Authority Named a Finalist for Clean and Green Awards

Feb 26, 2026

Harwich Haven Authority (HHA) has been named as a finalist in the Sustainable Workplace of the Year category at this year’s Clean and Green Awards, recognizing businesses and people in East Anglia championing a greener future.The Essex-based port places sustainability at the core of its operations…

Cargill's Brazil Port Terminal Resumes Operations After Protests

Feb 26, 2026

U.S. grain trader Cargill is working to resume operations at its Santarem private port terminal in Brazil's Para state after the end of indigenous protests that forced the company to halt operations on the site, its press office told Reuters on Thursday…

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