Ports News


Stena Line Acquires Ferry and RoRo Port Operations in Ventspils

May 09, 2023

Stena Line announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the operations of the ferry and RoRo terminals in the Port of Ventspils, Latvia, representing the latest in a range of investments in the Baltic region, including the addition of upgraded ferries and new ferry routes…

Houston Ranked No. 5 US Container Port

May 09, 2023

Port Houston has jumped from No. 7 to No. 5 in the Journal of Commerce’s ranking of top US container ports in terms of TEUs handled in 2022.Overall tonnage is up 4% through March compared to last year collectively for all of our terminals. “Our…

Italy New LNG Terminal to be Operational at End-month

May 05, 2023

The new floating terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) set up in the Tuscan port of Piombino will start its commercial operations at the end of this month, the CEO of Italy's gas grid operator Snam said on Friday.The terminal will make available…

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…

Cashman Awarded Baltimore Dredging Contract

May 04, 2023

Quincy, Mass. dredging contractor Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting has been awarded a contract for maintenance dredging in Baltimore.The $23,963,300 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Baltimore District…

Australia’s Port of Newcastle Plans Clean Energy Precinct

May 03, 2023

Australia’s Port of Newcastle has unveiled a blueprint for Stage 1 of its future Clean Energy Precinct.The 220-hectare area will position Newcastle and the Hunter Region as a leading production, storage and export hub for future clean energy products and technologies…

Gene Seroka Receives LA Award

May 03, 2023

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka has received the esteemed Stanley T. Olafson Award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing his work in the world trade industry and leadership of the nation’s busiest container port…

APM Terminals Pipavav Plans New Liquid Berth

May 02, 2023

APM Terminals Pipavav will invest around $90 million in a new liquid berth. The port’s current capacity to handle 2 MMT of liquid bulk will increase to 5.2 MMT. The investment supports the port’s objective of contributing to the growth of India's logistics infrastructure…

APM Terminals MedPort Tangier Commissions New STS Cranes

May 02, 2023

APM Terminals MedPort Tangier in Morocco celebrates a new milestone of its expansion project with the arrival of the first of four batches of new dual ship-to-shore (STS) cranes. The two cranes are part of a total of eight cranes representing a major investment of €117 million…

First Large Cruise Vessel Arrives in Aberdeen South Harbour

May 02, 2023

Port of Aberdeen said Tuesday it had welcomed the first cruise ship into the 'transformational' £400 million Aberdeen South Harbour expansion. The 203-meter-long AIDAaura, with a capacity for more than 1,200 guests, is the longest vessel to visit the Port of Aberdeen to date…

Germany's LNG Import Terminals Tackle Challenges

May 02, 2023

Germany's liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project at Stade said it would in the coming weeks begin testing market appetite for ammonia as a way to transport hydrogen, as the country's efforts to end reliance on Russian pipeline gas gather pace…

Bed Bath & Beyond Files Complaint with FMC

May 02, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has filed a complaint against Orient Overseas Container Line Limited and OOCL (Europe) Limited with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).The company is seeking reparations for injuries it alleges resulted from the…

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Acquires More US Terminal Operations

May 01, 2023

Pangaea Logistics Solutions has entered into a deal to acquire marine port terminal operations in Port Everglades/Ft. Lauderdale and Port of Palm Beach, Florida, and Port of Baltimore, Maryland, from Host Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of T…

Qube Enters the New Zealand Container Logistics Market

May 01, 2023

Australia-based logistics company Qube Holdings has acquired a 50% stake in New Zealand’s Pinnacle Corporation and 100% of Kalari.Pinnacle, a New Zealand owned and operated group of companies, operates both port-based and stand-alone facilities…

Toronto Kicks Off 2023 Cruise Season

May 01, 2023

PortsToronto welcomed its first cruise ship of the 2023 season on Friday, April 28. The Viking Octantis officially launched another record-breaking cruise ship season which will see 54 ships and more than 22,000 passengers visit Canada’s largest city between May and October…

Current News

Fortescue Green Pioneer: Proving Ground for Ammonia as Maritime Fuel

UAE Blamed for Port Sudan Drone Attacks

Mexican Port Acquires Two Large Quay Cranes

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Launches Europe’s First Electric Tugboat

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News