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Potential Return of Container Ships to Red Sea Following US-Houthi Ceasefire Could Collapse Freight Rates

May 08, 2025

The prospect of a large scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates…

Renewable Propane Making Path to Zero Easier for Ports

May 07, 2025

With increasing supply, ultra-low-carbon fuel will be a ‘game changer’Propane, with its low carbon content and much lower harmful emissions than diesel and gasoline, has become a key tool for decarbonization and cleaner air around many of the United States’ more than 300 ports…

Ambrey: RSF Launched Drone Attack on Port Sudan's Container Terminal

May 06, 2025

British maritime security firm Ambrey reported on Tuesday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had launched a drone attack on facilities at Port Sudan, targeting the container terminal and escalating a two-year-long conflict.Ambrey…

Israel Bombs Yemen's Hodeidah Port

May 05, 2025

The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes against Yemen's Hodeidah Port on Monday, a day after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel's main airport.The military said in a statement that it attacked what it…

SAAM Terminals Holds Fourth Port Gathering to Reflect on Industry Challenges

May 05, 2025

SAAM Terminals held the fourth edition of the Port Gathering in the city of Iquique. The event, which brought together more than 150 port leaders, customers and company executives, provided an opportunity to reflect on the main challenges facing…

Greensand’s CO2 Transit Terminal at Port Esbjerg Starts Taking Shape

May 05, 2025

The construction of CO2 transit terminal at Port Esbjerg in Denmark has officially started marking another milestone in the development of Greensand carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.The terminal will feature six large holding tanks, each capable of storing approximately 1…

DP World, Asian Terminals Inc. Invest $100M to Boost Capacity at Manila South Harbor

May 02, 2025

The Manila South Harbour (MSH), the Philippines’ premier international trade gateway, received an operational boost as DP World and its strategic partner, Asian Terminals Inc., have announced the completion of milestone projects, poised to promote…

PD Ports Outlines Plans to Develop UK Offshore Wind Hub

May 02, 2025

U.K.-based PD Ports has outlined its plans to develop one of the U.K.’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs - the Teesport Offshore Gateway.The proposed project could unlock 180 acres of development potential for a range of offshore manufacturers…

DP World Begins $165 Million Expansion of Maputo Container Terminal Capacity

May 01, 2025

The $165 million expansion of DP World’s container terminal at the Port of Maputo officially started on site today. Mozambique’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, the Honourable João Jorge Matlomb, was guest of honor at the ground-breaking event…

Port Canaveral Invests $500 Million in Five-Year Port-Wide Improvement Plan

May 01, 2025

Port Canaveral is investing upwards of $500 million in landside and waterside improvements as part of its “Port Canaveral Advantage” plan to expand capacity and capabilities across all aspects of its business operations.'Port Canaveral Advantage'…

Syria Signs New 30-Year Deal with CMA CGM

May 01, 2025

Syria on Thursday signed a 30-year deal with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM that includes building a new berth at Latakia port and investing another 230 million euros ($260 million) over the course of the partnership, a company official said…

Adani Ports Sees Higher FY26 Revenue Growth on Robust Volumes

May 01, 2025

India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone issued a higher year-on-year revenue growth forecast for fiscal 2026 on Thursday, citing strong port volumes, after posting a better-than-expected quarterly profit.The country's top private port…

TotalEnergies, OQEP Start Construction of Marsa LNG Plant in Oman

May 01, 2025

French energy giant TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP), Oman's national oil company, have held the ground breaking ceremony for the Marsa LNG plant, marking the start of construction of the Marsa LNG plant in the port of Sohar…

JSW Infrastructure Expects Cargo Volume Growth Rise in 2026

Apr 30, 2025

India's JSW Infrastructure said on Wednesday it expects cargo volume growth to rise in fiscal year 2026, driven by domestic sectors' resilience, while minimising concerns over U.S. tariff-led trade uncertainties.The port operator anticipates a 10% growth in volumes…

The Port of Klaipėda Begins 2025 With a 15% Increase in Cargo Handling

Apr 30, 2025

The Port of Klaipėda has achieved a strong start to 2025, with nearly 10 million tons of cargo handled in the first quarter—a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth, amounting to almost 1.3 million additional tons, was…

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