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DEME to Build Offshore Wind Terminal in German Port

Nov 28, 2024

DEME has been awarded a contract, worth up to $52 million, for the construction of an offshore wind terminal in the Port of Cuxhaven in Germany.The terminal will boost Cuxhaven’s position as a key offshore industrial hub to support the handling of heavy-duty loads…

Brazil Grain Barges Return as Amazon Drought Eases

Nov 27, 2024

Transportation of soybeans and corn on barges along the Brazilian Amazon's Tapajos River, which had been suspended in early October due to dry weather, resumed at 50% capacity this week, operators said on Wednesday.Shipping began again on that waterway…

Cheniere gets FERC OK for Corpus Christi LNG

Nov 27, 2024

Federal regulators on Wednesday gave Cheniere Energy  permission to introduce natural gas into its Corpus Christi expansion project, a document showed.The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said Cheniere could introduce natural gas to its fuel gas and hot oil systems…

Trump to Boost LNG Exports, Oil Drilling from Day 1

Nov 27, 2024

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and increase oil drilling off the U…

NZ Maritime Union Welcomes Port CEO Conviction

Nov 26, 2024

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the conviction of former Port of Auckland (POAL) CEO Tony Gibson on a health and safety charge.Gibson was found guilty by Judge Bonnar in the Auckland District Court on Wednesday.Charges were laid…

Trump 25% Tariff Plan Includes Oil Imports

Nov 26, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump does not intend to spare crude oil from his planned 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, as the oil industry warned the policy could hurt consumers, industry and national security…

Sallaum Lines Orders Six PCTC Vessels

Nov 26, 2024

Sallaum Lines has ordered six additional Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels from China, two with Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Co Ltd. (2 x 7,500 RT SDARI design) and four with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co. Ltd. (4 x 7,400 RT Deltamarin design)…

PSA Singapore, Evergreen Marine ink Box Terminal Ops JV

Nov 26, 2024

PSA Singapore (PSA) and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have established a joint venture in Singapore, aiming to enhance operational excellence and achieve greater synergies in container operations.The joint venture terminal is expected to commence operations by the end of 2024…

Mitsui E&S to Supply Cranes for Port of Long Beach

Nov 25, 2024

Mitsui E&S and its subsidiary company in the United States, PACECO Corp. have received an order from International Transportation Service for eight near-zero emission hybrid ship-to-shore gantry cranes for the Port of Long Beach.This marks the…

America’s Ports: A New Awakening [?]

Nov 25, 2024

Washington comes to grips with the reality that the domestic intermodal equation includes four modes. One of them is by water. It’s about time.One of the great things about spending five years in retirement (I mean, aside from being blissfully idle while you toiled) is that…

Port Houston Volumes Dip in October

Nov 25, 2024

Port Houston handled 3,430,212 TEUs through October of this year - 7% more than the same period last year. Container volumes in October specifically fell 15% compared to last October, reaching 309,623 TEUs.Despite this slight dip, volumes are expected to be solid through the end of this year…

American Legend Sets Sail on Inaugural Cruise

Nov 25, 2024

American Cruise Lines announced that American Legend sets sail today, along its first cruise.The newest small ship in the country, is sailing American’s 8-Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, roundtrip from St. Petersburg Florida. The fully domestic cruise visits: St…

All Freeport LNG Trains on Line Monday

Nov 25, 2024

All three liquefaction trains at Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were expected to be back in service on Monday, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.Freeport told environmental regulators that liquefaction Train 2 tripped while operating around midday on Nov…

Bangladesh Gets Offers in 50,000 T Wheat Tender

Nov 25, 2024

The lowest offer in an international tender from Bangladesh's state grains buyer to purchase and import 50,000 metric tons of wheat which closed on Monday was assessed at $286.08 a metric ton CIF liner out, European traders said.Offers are still being considered and no purchase has yet been made…

HJSC Tapped to Build a New Port in Cebu, Philippines

Nov 25, 2024

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) received the Notification of Award (NOA) for the Cebu New Port Construction Project, which was commissioned by the Philippines' Department of Transportation (DOTr).The project will involve the construction of a large new port in Consolacion…

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