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WattHub Opens Second Fast Charging Plaza in Rotterdam

Nov 21, 2025

WattHub, a partnership between Van Oord and Betuwewind, has officially opened the new fast charging plaza on the Maasvlakte. The charging plaza is no less than 4,500 m2 and is the first fast charging location in the area for trucks, heavy construction equipment and other electric vehicles…

Liebherr BOS Cranes Celebrates 50 Years

Nov 19, 2025

Liebherr marks half a century of BOS crane excellence. Since 1975, BOS cranes have been trusted by operators worldwide, known for their robust design and marine adaptability. The latest generation continues this legacy, now featuring an electric variant to meet evolving offshore demands…

At Ports, Propane Powers More than Vehicles

Nov 19, 2025

From EV charging to shore power, propane infrastructure offers a suite of capabilitiesEnergy reliability is critical at ports, and while propane power has traditionally been associated with equipment like forklifts and terminal tractors, its role at ports is rapidly expanding into new areas…

SeaPort Manatee Refreshes, Upgrades Siemens Security Platform

Nov 18, 2025

Every year, more than 11 million tons of cargo move through SeaPort Manatee on the coast of west central Florida. With nearby connections to a wide range of interstates and railroads, this busy port moves trade forward as an essential component of the global supply chain…

Nuh Çimento Upgrades Port Operations with Electric Portal Crane

Nov 18, 2025

The LPS 420 portal crane has been successfully installed at Nuh Çimento’s private port in Hereke, Türkiye, where it is now supporting high-volume bulk handling operations. The new portal crane replaces a Liebherr LPS 400 that had been in continuous operation since 1999…

Acquisition Consolidates Europe Shortsea Vessel Sector

Nov 13, 2025

Ellerman City Liners, part of GB Global, has acquired Viasea Shipping from Norway’s ColliCare Holding AS, a move that strengthens Ellerman’s position in the European shortsea shipping market and deepens its commitment to sustainable logistics solutions…

Unlocking Grant and Funding Opportunities for Propane in the Material Handling Market

Nov 13, 2025

Discover grants that support propane-powered equipment upgrades for cleaner, more efficient material handling operations.Ports and warehouses across the United States are under growing pressure to modernize their operations, reduce emissions…

Iron Ore Imports Spike 7% in China

Nov 13, 2025

“Iron ore shipments to China have risen 7% y/y since the end of June, following a stable period during the first half of the year. However, Chinese steel production has remained weak, leading to a build-up of portside inventories which reached an eight-month high in week 45…

Crowley Expands Mooring Services at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports

Nov 12, 2025

Crowley has expanded its mooring services to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, enhancing its harbor services for ship operators along the U.S. West Coast. The new services combine Crowley’s ship assist and escort tug fleet…

TasPorts to Explore Green Hydrogen Production at Bell Bay

Nov 11, 2025

Australia’s TasPorts and H2U Group have signed an MOU to explore developing a green hydrogen and ammonia facility at Bell Bay port in Tasmania.The proposed facility would be initially capable of producing up to 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year with the potential to scale-up…

Domestic Shipbuilding Creates US Port Efficiency and Growth

Nov 11, 2025

On October 28, 2025 U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, convened the Senate hearing “Sea Change: Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding”…

MITSUI E&S Secures Order for 15 Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes

Nov 05, 2025

MITSUI E&S has received an order from Westports Malaysia for 15 rubber tyred gantry cranes.Westports operates the primary container terminal facilities in Port Klang, which is located approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Kuala Lumpur. As…

Fully Automated Multilevel Vehicle Parking System to Be Constructed at the Port of Zeebrugge

Nov 04, 2025

On September 15, International Car Operators N.V. (ICO), a wholly owned subsidiary of the NYK Group, obtained formal approval from the Belgian government for the construction of a fully automated multi-level parking facility at its finished vehicle terminal in the port of Zeebrugge…

Renewable Propane Making Path to Zero Easier for Ports

Oct 30, 2025

With increasing supply, ultra-low-carbon fuel will be a game changerPropane, 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…

NYK and Port of Duqm Collaborate on Development

Oct 29, 2025

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and the Port of Duqm Company, which oversees port management and terminal operations in Oman, signed a memorandum of understanding at Duqm Economic Forum 2025 to collaborate in the development and connectivity of the port of Duqm…

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Panama Ports Will Operate Undisrupted Despite CK Hutchison Ruling

Panama Ports Will Operate Undisrupted Despite CK Hutchison Ruling

Panama Court Quashes CK Hutchison Port Contracts

Panama Court Quashes CK Hutchison Port Contracts

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction Holds 12th Session

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction Holds 12th Session

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