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Rafael Reis Appointed as VP Operations at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

Aug 25, 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America announced the appointment of Rafael Reis as Vice President Operations, where he will lead the regional operational strategy with a focus on operational excellence.Reis has experience in the port and logistics industry across Latin America…

Russia Strikes Five Vessels in Ports Along Ukrainian Black Sea

Aug 25, 2026

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that its forces had struck three cargo vessels carrying supplies for the Ukrainian military and a tanker at the Black Sea port of Pivdennyi.The ministry also said it had hit another cargo vessel in the nearby port of Odesa…

RSGT, CMA CGM Announce $434m to Develop New Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port

Aug 25, 2026

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), Saudi Arabia's leading terminal operator, and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, yesterday signed definitive agreements to jointly develop and operate Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port…

Perfect Storm: High Bunker Prices Meet Declining Fuel Quality

Aug 24, 2026

Marine fuel buyers entered 2026 facing a perfect storm, suffering some of the highest bunker prices ever experienced, paired with a sharp and concerning decline in fuel quality. Across the traditional marine fossil fuel supply chain, VPS has seen a marked rise in fuel quality issues…

Brazil Port Terminals Call for Dredging Amidst El Niño Threat

Aug 19, 2026

Port terminal lobby groups in Brazil are urging government officials to allow dredging on the Tapajos River, a major waterway for grain exports that cuts through the Amazon rainforest, fearing a severe El Niño could leave one of the country's main export routes too shallow for barges…

Transportation Secretary, Port of Corpus Christi to Explore Nuclear Maritime Technologies

Aug 19, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy was joined by Maritime Administrator (MARAD) Stephen M. Carmel, U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (TX-27) and leaders from Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi to kick off a new partnership focused on…

Crowley Adds Container Service Connecting Port Houston and Central America

Aug 19, 2026

Crowley, a provider of logistics, marine and energy solutions, announced a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston to Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala, and Puerto Cortés, Honduras, two of Central America’s largest and fastest-growing trade gateways…

New GHG Data Framework for RoRo Vessel

Aug 19, 2026

The Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC)*1, whose participants include Ro-Ro carriers and other stakeholders, and which covers approximately 80% of the transport capacity of the global car carrier fleet*2, has established the GRC Council (GRCC), a body responsible for the operation of the GRC…

SOHAR Port Cargo Throughput Jumps 52% in First Half of 2026

Aug 19, 2026

SOHAR Port and Freezone in Oman reported a sharp increase in cargo activity during the first half of 2026, handling 52 million metric tons, up 52% compared with the same period last year.Container throughput increased 40% to 545,000 TEUs, primarily on higher transshipment volumes…

Portchain and X-Press Feeders Partner on Efficiency

Aug 18, 2026

Portchain and X-Press Feeders have announced a partnership to bring digital solutions to the feeder market through the deployment of Portchain Connect.The project will optimize berth alignment through real-time data exchange, enhancing just…

Data Center Projects Boost Port of Los Angeles July Volumes

Aug 18, 2026

The Port of Los Angeles, the nation's busiest seaport, notched its second-highest volume for July, boosted by resilient demand for consumer goods and equipment for manufacturing and data center construction, its executive director said on Tuesday…

NIMO, Belfast Harbour Join Port Innovators Network

Aug 18, 2026

The PIER at Port of Halifax welcomes Northern Ireland Maritime and Offshore (NIMO), supported by Belfast Harbour as the newest member of the Port Innovators Network (PIN).PIN is a worldwide association, with members from across the maritime sector…

Two Millionth Subaru Arrives at Port of Vancouver USA

Aug 17, 2026

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) and the Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the two millionth Subaru vehicle successfully delivered through the port on Friday, August 14.Port team members, SOA employees, longshore workers, stevedores, logistics partners…

Port of Albany-Rensselaer Holds PERMA Safety Training

Aug 17, 2026

Building on more than 32 years of membership, the Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY, in partnership with the Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA), hosted Slip-and-Fall Training demonstrations for staff. The Slip-and-Fall Training…

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