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Shipping Containerization Marks 70 Years, Revolutionizing Global Economy and Reshaping Newark

Apr 28, 2026

Ask a hundred people what they believe to be the modern world’s most impactful inventions, and you’ll get a hundred different answers. The lightbulb. The smartphone. Antibiotics. Coffee.Allow me to propose a completely different answer: The shipping container…

CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal Receives STS Crane

Apr 28, 2026

CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal has taken delivery of a new Super Post-Panamax (STS) crane, increasing the operational capacity of the container terminal at the Port of Bilbao and boosting productivity and efficiency in its operations. The crane…

Ukraine Threatens Pushback if Israel Allows Grain Vessel to Dock

Apr 27, 2026

Israel risks a diplomatic and legal response from Kyiv if it allows a vessel carrying grain from Russian-occupied Ukraine to dock at the port of Haifa, a Ukrainian diplomatic source told Reuters on Monday.Israel's Haaretz newspaper reported earlier that the vessel Panormitis…

World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels Completed at Ulsan Port

Apr 27, 2026

The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced the successful completion of the world’s first ammonia bunkering operation for an ammonia dual-fuel gas carrier at Ulsan Port on April 23, 2026.This milestone builds on Ulsan Port’s earlier achievements…

Tuapse Port Fire Extinguished Days After Ukrainian Drone Attack

Apr 24, 2026

A fire at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse has been extinguished, local authorities said on Friday, days after it broke out following a Ukrainian drone attack on April 20.'The fire at the maritime terminal in Tuapse has been completely extinguished…

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Reports Weak Start to the Year

Apr 23, 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Port of Antwerp‑Bruges handled 65.5 million tons of maritime cargo, a decrease of 3.2% compared to the same period last year.After a weak start in January and February, throughput recovered in March. General cargo (-4…

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study Launched in Singapore

Apr 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S), SeaTech Solutions International (S), and VINSSEN have signed a research collaboration agreement to advance the development of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered harbor craft in Singapore.The consortium will conduct…

Golden Pass LNG Ships First Export Cargo from Texas Terminal

Apr 23, 2026

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has loaded and shipped its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from its export terminal in Sabine Pass in Texas, marking a step toward full commercial operations.Golden…

Port Houston Surpasses 1 Millions TEUs in Q1

Apr 22, 2026

Port Houston surpassed 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 1,087,870 TEUs, up 2% over 2025’s record-breaking year. Total tonnage across Port Houston’s public facilities was up 5% in the first quarter…

Six Partners Selected by MPA for In-Water Hull Inspection, Cleaning Trials in the Port of Singapore

Apr 22, 2026

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has selected six partners under its Call for Proposals (CFP) to advance and scale up in-water hull inspection and cleaning solutions in the Port of Singapore, in support of more efficient and lower-emission shipping…

Singapore Launches OCEANS-X to Advance Maritime Digital Connectivity

Apr 21, 2026

Singapore has launched OCEANS-X, a new data and application programming interface (API) eXchange platform developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).It enables secure system-to-system connectivity across the maritime ecosystem…

USACE Releases Final FY2026 Great Lakes Maintenance Program

Apr 21, 2026

In early April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released its navigation work plan for FY2026. The overall plan outlines resources that will be used for dredging, structure maintenance, and other priorities at every port in the United States…

Argentina Trucker Protest Delays at Least 10 Ships at Port Waiting to Load Grain

Apr 21, 2026

At least 10 vessels were delayed in loading grains on Tuesday at Argentina's Quequen port as truckers demanding higher freight rates block access to the terminal, a source at the port said.'No trucks are entering with grain, we are completely paralyzed…

UK’s Portland Port Expands Services with LNG Transfer Capability

Apr 21, 2026

Portland Port in Dorset has been approved to carry out liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship-to-ship transfers, expanding its fuel handling capabilities.The port, which is already operational for oil and liquefied petroleum gas transfers, said the…

Trucker Strike Continues to Paralyze Grain Exports at Argentinian Ports

Apr 20, 2026

A small group of truckers continue to paralyze grain exports from Argentina's Quequen port, the nation's ports chamber said on Monday, despite most of the sector accepting new rates after a more-than-week-long strike held up at least $450 million in shipments…

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