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Mexican Port Acquires Two Large Quay Cranes

8 hours ago

Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), ICTSI’s Mexican business unit and operator of the Second Specialized Container Terminal at the Port of Manzanillo, has acquired two quay cranes and four hybrid rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes.At 60 meters high, the quay cranes are the largest in the Americas…

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

May 19, 2025

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium has launched the Volta 1, Europe's first fully electric tugboat.The tugboat follows previous world firsts such as the Hydrotug (hydrogen-driven) and the Methatug (methanol-driven).The Volta 1 is a Reversed…

Wilson Sons Eliminates Emissions Using 100% Renewable Energy at Rio Grande Container Terminal

May 19, 2025

Wilson Sons obtained, through Rio Grande Container Terminal (RS), a certification that proves the exclusive use of electrical energy from renewable sources in operations conducted in 2024. The International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC)…

US Gulf Coast’s First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub Secures Final Permits

May 19, 2025

A joint venture project developing the first marine fuel facility for liquefied natural gas in the U.S. Gulf Coast has secured final permits and construction is expected to begin later this year, executives involved said on Monday.The global…

Investcorp to Invest $550M in Oman’s Port of Duqm Expansion

May 19, 2025

Alternative investment firm Investcorp has signed a cooperation agreement to invest in a $550 million infrastructure project in Port of Duqm in Oman.Investcorp Aberdeen Infrastructure Partners (AIIP) – a joint venture with Aberdeen plc, will be the shareholder in the project…

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

May 16, 2025

Israel attacked Yemen's ports of Hodeidah and Salif along the country's Red Sea coast on Friday, the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV said, in an apparent response to the militant group's missile launches against Israel.Al Masirah did not provide further details…

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

May 15, 2025

DFDS celebrated 10,000 sailings in the Mediterranean connecting Türkiye, Europe and North Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of the Turkish market as the nearshoring trend drives increased investment and production shifts to the region…

Logistical Bottlenecks Threaten Competitiveness of Brazilian Agribusiness

May 14, 2025

The deterioration of Brazil's port infrastructure has become a critical obstacle for the agribusiness sector, directly impacting key supply chains of major industries, such as coffee, among other commodities. According to Mario Veraldo, CEO of global logistics company MTM Logix…

Africa Global Logistics to Invest in Inland Logistics

May 14, 2025

Africa Global Logistics, which operates Ivory Coast's main port, plans to invest over 60 million euros ($67 million) in inland logistics over the next five years to boost its position as a transport hub and gateway for landlocked West African nations…

New $1.2B Subsea Cables Factory Plan Set to Transform Port of Tyne

May 14, 2025

LS Eco Advanced Cables (LSEAC) has launched a five-week public consultation on its proposals to develop a high voltage cable production facility at the Port of Tyne for subsea electricity transmission, designed to transport clean energy generated by offshore wind onto UK shores…

Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

May 13, 2025

NYK has been awarded a 27-year concession from the Port of Barcelona in Spain for a finished-vehicle logistics terminal at the port.The new facility, scheduled to commence operations in 2027, will incorporate a fully automated multilevel parking system and utilize renewable energy…

Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

May 13, 2025

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), Gdynia, acting in coordination with the Port of Gdynia Authority, has completed Phase 1 of a two-phase major upgrade of its Helskie Quay.The project, implemented over 400 meters of quay line…

Rethinking Port Power

May 12, 2025

How propane is the most practical path to sustainability.Ports play a critical role in supply chain logistics, requiring a significant amount of power, equipment transportation, and around-the-clock movement. Unfortunately, this has historically…

Port Authority of NSW Announces New CEO

May 12, 2025

Port Authority of New South Wales has welcomed the NSW Government’s appointment of John McKenna as Chief Executive Officer of the State-owned Corporation, effective immediately. John brings commercial experience and a deep understanding of Port Authority’s operations to the role…

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