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Brazil Judge Rejects Maersk Request to Alter Port Auction

Jul 23, 2025

A Brazilian judge has rejected a request by Danish shipping group Maersk to suspend a bidding process for the Tecon 10 terminal at Brazil's Port of Santos pending its call for a review to allow firms already operating there into the first phase…

First LPG Tanker Docks at New Texas Terminal

Jul 23, 2025

A liquefied petroleum gas tanker moored at the Enterprise Products Partners terminal along the Neches River in Texas, ship tracking data showed on Wednesday, the first vessel to arrive for loading at the facility.Energy research firm Vortexa said the mooring signaled the commissioning of the plant…

HDR Announces New Global Maritime Director

Jul 23, 2025

Blair Garcia, a longtime leader in the maritime industry, has joined HDR as the global maritime director. He will build on the firm’s strong foundation of maritime and coastal engineers, scientists and experts, while adding new services and…

ETS Expansion Risks Undermining UK Ports' Competitiveness

Jul 23, 2025

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has published an interim response to the 2024 UK ETS Expansion to Maritime consultation. This confirmed the decision to proceed as planned, which will bring offshore vessels into the UK ETS earlier than the EU scheme…

Shipbuilding: Bulk Vessel Deliveries Soar

Jul 23, 2025

“We forecast that bulker deliveries will gradually increase this year and in 2026, reaching 41.2m Deadweight Tonnes (DWT) and a six-year high. Bulker newbuilding contracting was strong in 2023 and 2024, and several of the ships ordered during…

Egypt's First Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal Opens for Business

Jul 23, 2025

The Suez Canal Automotive Terminal (SCAT), a joint venture among NYK, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, has officially opened Egypt's first finished-vehicle logistics terminal.With an anticipated increase in finished…

TotalEnergies, CMA CGM to Form LNG Bunkering Logistics JV

Jul 23, 2025

TotalEnergies and CMA CGM Group have entered into an agreement to develop a 50/50 logistics joint venture dedicated to the implementation and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply solution at the port of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands…

COSCO Seeks Veto Power in Global Port Deal

Jul 22, 2025

China's state-owned shipping company China COSCO Shipping is looking to join the global consortium that's acquiring Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing's overseas ports and is requesting veto rights or equivalent power in the entity which will take over 43 ports…

Valenciaport Imports/Exports Rise, Offsetting Drop in Transhipment

Jul 22, 2025

The volume of full containers carrying goods entering or leaving Spain via the docks of Valenciaport continues to rise, helping offset the decline in transhipment containers—those that call at Valenciaport en route to other international destinations…

Port of Barcelona Enhances Security and Efficiency With Genetec Technology

Jul 22, 2025

Genetec Inc., a leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that the Port of Barcelona has successfully implemented Genetec Security Center, improving the port’s safety, efficiency, and operational capabilities.As one of the Mediterranean’s major logistics hubs…

New BIMCO Clause Addresses USTR Actions

Jul 22, 2025

The Documentary Committee of BIMCO adopted a standard clause aimed at addressing contractual uncertainties that may arise from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Notice of Actions to impose fees on Chinese-related ships calling US ports…

Bergink Tapped to Head Alfa Laval Marine Division

Jul 22, 2025

Alfa Laval announced that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective September 1, 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division and Managing Director of Framo…

Israel Attacks Houthi Targets in Hodeidah Port

Jul 21, 2025

The Israeli military attacked Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port on Monday in its latest assault on the Iran-backed militants, who have been striking ships bound for Israel and launching missiles against it.Israeli Defence Minister Israel…

Britlift Launches New All-In-One Container Lifting System

Jul 21, 2025

A new all-in-one package aims to make it quicker, safer and easier to lift shipping containers.The boxed 10-ton container lifting system from Britlift includes its T13 modular spreader beam, plus all the necessary shackles, CLB container lifting lugs…

Port Houston Surpasses 2 Million TEUs in June, Looks Ahead to Maritime Conference

Jul 18, 2025

Port Houston marked a milestone in June, surpassing 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled year-to-date. Container volumes for the month totaled 331,864 TEUs, a 2% dip compared to the same month last year, but volumes remain up 3% year-to-date at 2…

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British Port Association Responds to the Government's Annual Port Trade Statistics

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