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Concerns Raised by Repeated Chinese Detentions of Panama-Flagged Vessels

Apr 02, 2026

Detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China that followed a Panamanian court ruling raise serious concerns about efforts to undermine rule of law in the Latin American country, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.The U.S.…

CMA CGM Celebrates Maiden Call of New Port Kobe Service

Apr 02, 2026

The CMA CGM Group welcomes the maiden call of Ocean Rise Express (OCR), a new weekly service connecting Japan directly to North Europe, at the Port of Kobe. This latest move reinforces the Group’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Japan’s…

Australia’s Port of Newcastle Sets Diversified Trade Record

Apr 01, 2026

The Australian Port of Newcastle has delivered its strongest diversified trade performance on record, with more than 11.12 million tonnes of non-coal cargo passing through the Port in 2025.This surpasses the previous record of 10.13 million tonnes set in 2021…

IMO Facilitation Committee Approves Digitalization Strategy

Mar 31, 2026

The IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows.Meeting in London for its 50th session (23 - 27 March), the Committee approved the…

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba's Matanzas Port

Mar 31, 2026

A Russia-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude arrived in Cuba's Matanzas Bay at daybreak on Tuesday, according to a Reuters witness and shipping data, marking the first significant oil delivery since the Trump administration cut off the island's fuel supply…

Port of Gothenburg Acquires Land for Planned Expansion

Mar 31, 2026

The Port of Gothenburg has acquired a large area located in the port’s outer areas. The agreement, signed on Tuesday morning with the seller Platzer, creates conditions for the continuation of the port’s long-term plan for further expansion of the port…

UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub

Mar 30, 2026

The U.K. government has committed up to $85 million (£64 million) to support the development of a floating offshore wind port at Port Talbot in Wales, as part of efforts to expand clean energy capacity.The funding will support Associated British…

Russia's Ust-Luga Port Damaged by More Ukrainian Drones

Mar 29, 2026

Russia's Baltic Ust-Luga port, one of its largest petroleum export hubs, was damaged again on Sunday by a Ukrainian drone attack which sparked a blaze later brought under control, Russian officials said.It followed several Ukrainian drone strikes…

Russian Oil Producers Threaten Force Majeure Over Baltic Port Attacks

Mar 27, 2026

Russian oil producers have warned buyers they could declare force majeure on supplies from major Baltic Sea ports as Ukraine presses ahead with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, two industry sources said on Friday.Ukrainian President…

Maraen Approves $40M Port of Nigg Upgrade After Rebrand

Mar 26, 2026

Maraen has approved plans for more than $40 million (£30 million) investment for the upgrades at the Port of Nigg, following the integration of three energy businesses under a new brand.Maraen combines the capabilities of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group) and Global Energy Services…

Russian Baltic Ports Pause Crude Loadings after Ukrainian Drone Attack

Mar 25, 2026

Russia's Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga, major export terminals, suspended crude oil and oil products loadings on Wednesday, two sources told Reuters, after massive Ukrainian drone attacks sparked blazes, with smoke visible from Finland…

Blaze Hits Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Port Following Drone Strike

Mar 25, 2026

A fire broke out at Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, a major oil export hub, after a major Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials said on Wednesday.Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and export routes over recent weeks in an attempt to weaken Russia's war economy…

CK Hutchison Says Panama Arbitration Claim Now Tops $2 Billion

Mar 24, 2026

A unit of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said on Tuesday it had widened its claims in an international arbitration case against Panama, saying damages had now risen to more than $2 billion.Panama Ports Company, which for nearly three decades…

Ports of Indiana Handles First Aluminum Shipment

Mar 24, 2026

Ports of Indiana has opened a new federally approved bonded storage facility at its Mount Vernon port, marking a major expansion of capabilities and enabling the port to handle its first barge shipment of aluminum.The shipment, totaling approximately 1…

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