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Kakhovka Dam Collapse Blocks Gateway for Ukrainian Exports

Jun 08, 2023

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has made it impossible to navigate parts of the Dnipro River and deprived Kyiv of an important agricultural export route, shipping authorities said.The loss of the route is another problem…

Black Sea Grain Deal Could Hinge on Ammonia Pipeline

Jun 06, 2023

A possible extension next month of a deal allowing the safe wartime export of grains and fertilizers from three Ukrainian Black Sea ports could hinge on the reopening of a pipeline that delivers Russian ammonia to one of those Ukrainian ports…

Ukraine Wants to Deepen Danube to Expand Grain Export Routes

May 30, 2023

Ukraine wants to begin work to make its Danube shipping canal deeper as early as this year to expand its alternative routes to export grain, Deputy Minister of Renovation and Infrastructure Yuriy Vaskov said on Tuesday.Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia last year…

ICTSI Breaks Ground on New Berth at Manila International Container Terminal

May 29, 2023

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has commenced construction of another berth at its flagship, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).To be built in phases, Berth 8 will add to the MICT’s capability to service foreign ultra container vessels of up to 18…

Port of Windsor Gets Funding for Infrastructure Upgrades

May 26, 2023

Canada's Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $12.5 million to the Essex Terminal Railway Company, from the National Trade Corridors Fund, for a Cargo Terminal Infrastructure Expansion project at the Port of Windsor…

Port of Oakland Approves Plan for Green Terminal Upgrades

May 25, 2023

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved an ordinance that will help to reduce emissions from cargo handling equipment at one of the seaport's key marine terminals.Port Commissioners unanimously voted to amend terminal operator TraPac’s…

TotalEnergies Prepares for Mozambique LNG Restart

May 23, 2023

French energy company TotalEnergies will make good on an action plan to address the rights of residents near its Mozambique LNG project over the summer, the oil major said on Tuesday, taking a step closer towards a restart.'At this time there is no date for a restart…

Port of London Launches Fully-electric Survey Vessel

May 23, 2023

In a first for UK ports, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and University College of London (UCL) have launched a fully electric, remotely operated survey vessel.It will support a MSc Hydrographic Surveying course they have run in partnership since 1999…

New Hydrogen Supply Chain Study Highlights Benefits of Compression

May 22, 2023

Provaris Energy has completed its 2023 Hydrogen Marine Transport Comparison Report and says the findings further solidify the numerous advantages of a compressed storage and maritime transport hydrogen supply chain.In particular, it highlights…

AD Ports Signs on to Develop Karachi Port

May 22, 2023

AD Ports Group said it has sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) paving way for enhanced bilateral cooperation and increased efforts in the development, expansion and digitalization of port projects within Pakistan…

Eco Hoppers Boost Efficiency for ICTSI in Cameroon

May 22, 2023

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reports its Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) operation in Cameroon has seen a significant increase in productivity after introducing eco hoppers earlier this year.Since January 2022, KMT has handled 21 dry bulk vessels along with roughly 600…

Manson Awarded Dredging Work in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida

May 18, 2023

Seattle-based dredging and marine construction contractor Manson Construction Co. has been awarded a contract for dredging in Alabama, Mississippi and FloridaThe $49 million firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District…

Kalmar Delivers Electric Reachstacker to Cabooter

May 17, 2023

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, officially handed over its first fully electric reachstacker to Cabooter Group following a six-month testing period. The reachstacker will continue operations at Cabooter Group’s Greenport Venlo intermodal terminal in the south east of the Netherlands…

Temporary Barge Quay Constructed at Europa Terminal in Antwerp

May 17, 2023

A temporary barge quay has been constructed at Europa Terminal in Antwerp to allow smooth service during works during the first phase of the terminal's renewal project.Operational as of Wednesday, the quay is temporarily creating additional mooring space for inland navigation…

Jaxport Gets $35 Million Refund for Harbor Deepening

May 17, 2023

The Port of Jacksonville (Jaxport) has been given a $35 million refund for unused prepayments from its recently completed harbor deepening project.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District presented Jaxport with the $35 million check in March…

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Algoma Central Fleet Hits the 100-Vessel Mark, Records Strong Q3

Algoma Central Fleet Hits the 100-Vessel Mark, Records Strong Q3

Anglo-Eastern Debuts Methanol Bunkering Simulator, Courses

Anglo-Eastern Debuts Methanol Bunkering Simulator, Courses

Matson Paid $6.4 million in Port Fees to China

Matson Paid $6.4 million in Port Fees to China

Suez Canal Revenues Rise as Red Sea Tensions Ease

Suez Canal Revenues Rise as Red Sea Tensions Ease

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