Höegh Evi and Petroleum Sarawak (PETROS) have agreed to jointly develop, own and operate a proposed LNG import terminal in Kuching, Malaysia, targeting first gas by the end of 2029.The Kuching LNG Terminal will comprise a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU)…
Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY CEO Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) at its Annual Convention in New Orleans. AAPA represents more than 130 public port authorities in the U…
When Interferry convenes its annual conference in Bangkok, Thailand, the international ferry association will mark a milestone: its 50th anniversary. But while there will be plenty of time to celebrate five decades, CEO Mike Corrigan sees the…
Grain consultancy Sovecon said on Wednesday it had cut its forecast for Russia's 2026/27 grain exports to 44.7 million metric tons, down from 49.4 million tons seen earlier, warning that Azov and Black Sea ports will remain shut until 2027.Both Russia…
Construction begins on Wednesday of a $16 billion Kenyan oil refinery aimed at lowering East Africa's fuel costs and saving the region hard currency used to import refined products.Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto broke ground on the site…
Marsa Maroc has selected a Liebherr LPS 550 portal slewing crane for bulk cargo operations at the Port of Casablanca, marking the first deployment of Liebherr's LPS crane series in Africa.The rail-mounted crane, which is set to enter service at the Moroccan port…
Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) celebrated the naming of the latest LPG/Ammonia carrier to join its fleet during a special ceremony held at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in Yeongam, South Korea.Energy North is set to enter service on the second of October 2026…
PortXL, a maritime startup accelerator, presented the 11 startups and scale-ups selected for its 2026 acceleration program. The cohort was chosen after vetting a global pool of applicants of more than 250 startups. It spans three focus areas…
'During the first three quarters of 2026, US dry bulk shipments to China have grown 104% y/y, driven by a 176% y/y increase in the shipment of grains. Volumes between the two countries weakened in 2025 amid rising trade tensions and higher tariffs…
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce the 2026 Lighthouse Awards winners. AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are an annual tradition that highlight exceptional port projects that exemplify hard work, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence…
Hapag-Lloyd on Tuesday urged Israeli authorities to review improved terms in the company's $4.2 billion bid for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.Israel's finance ministry had said on Monday that the deal should not be approved, but the German…
SSE has selected Montrose Port as the preferred operations and maintenance base for its planned 1.4 GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm off Scotland, a move expected to create 100 full-time jobs.The new operational hub will be located at Montrose Port's South Harbour…
GTT Marine, a business unit of the GTT Group, and Normec Verifavia, announce a new integration between GTT Marine's Vesper Insights solution and the Normec Verifavia Emissions Verification dashboard, enabling automated data exchange and continuous emissions verification for shipping operators…
SESCO Cement welcomed the first two ships carrying bulk gray cement to its import terminal at Port Tampa Bay, bringing the facility's major assets online and marking the start of full commercial operations. The arrivals come just months after…
The Panama Canal Authority said on Monday it will increase daily booking slots at its Neopanamax locks from 9 to 10 starting October 15, supported by 'improving water conditions and favorable hydrological projections', raising total daily capacity to 33 transit slots across all locks…
