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Argentinian Grain Ports Operate Normally Post Strike

Feb 20, 2026

Argentina's grain ports were operating normally on Friday after their activities were paralyzed for the last two days by a maritime workers' strike over the government's newly-approved labor reform bill, the head of the Chamber of Port and Maritime Activities said.Argentina is a leading global food exporter, but due to the strike, which lasted from Wednesday to Thursday this week, at least 12 ships had to delay their scheduled departure dates…

Port of Virginia Recognized for Strengthened Safety Efforts

Feb 18, 2026

The Port of Virginia is using a layered approach to strengthen safety throughout its operation by identifying the most common critical risks at its terminals and offices, emphasize safety as a core value and creation of an internal safety brand…

California Ports Advocate for Infrastructure, Jobs, Supply Chain Efficiency

Feb 18, 2026

Today, February 18, port executives from across California met in Sacramento for the California Association of Port Authorities' annual Ports Day 2026, advocating for policies to ensure California remains the nation's leading trade gateway and…

NOAA Installs Navigation System in Boston Harbor

Feb 17, 2026

NOAA has installed a Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) in Boston Harbor. The system includes observational equipment at MassPort’s Conley Terminal and on the Tobin Memorial Bridge.The Boston Harbor PORTS, established in partnership…

Exports to China Fall to Lowest Output in Three Years

Feb 17, 2026

Exports from the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. gateway for ocean trade, fell 8% in January to the lowest monthly output in nearly three years, Executive Director Gene Seroka said on Tuesday.'Exports to China look dismal,' Seroka said after the Port of Los Angeles handled 104…

Russia's Taman Port Damaged by Ukrainian Drones

Feb 15, 2026

Russia's Black Sea port of Taman, which handles oil products, grain, coal and commodities, has been damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of Russia's Krasnodar region said on Sunday.Two people were injured as an oil storage tank…

Port Attack Near Odesa Kills Three Brothers

Feb 13, 2026

Three Ukrainian brothers, including an eight-year-old, were killed near the eastern front line and a Russian drone attack killed one person and injured six others at one of Ukraine's Black Sea ports near Odesa, Ukrainian officials said on Friday…

Port Milwaukee Experiences Upwards Cargo Growth in 2025

Feb 12, 2026

Port Milwaukee reported a successful 2025 shipping season with overall cargo volumes rising across nearly every major category and new maritime partners calling on the Port for the first time.Total municipal port tonnage increased by 3%, while…

Marsa Maroc to Manage Monrovia Port in Africa Expansion

Feb 10, 2026

Marsa Maroc, Morocco's leading port operator, said on Tuesday it had signed a deal with Liberia's ports authority to manage the port of Monrovia from the first half of 2026.Under the deal, which is part of Marsa Maroc's African expansion plan…

Valenciaport Sees Record Container Volumes in '25

Feb 10, 2026

Spain’s Valenciaport closed the 2025 financial year with higher revenues, sharply improved profitability, and a new record for container throughput, underscoring continued carrier commitment despite a volatile global trade backdrop.Provisional…

EU Proposes Extending Sanctions on Russian Oil to Georgian, Indonesian Ports

Feb 09, 2026

The EU has proposed extending its sanctions against Russia to include ports in Georgia and Indonesia that handle Russian oil, the first time it would target ports in third countries, a proposal document showed on Monday. The proposal, reviewed by Reuters…

Victoria International Container Terminal Extends Contract to 2066

Feb 08, 2026

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI)’s wholly owned subsidiary Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd. (VICT) has signed a 26-year extension of its contract to operate and manage the Webb Dock East terminal at the Port of Melbourne…

Panama President: Future Port Contracts Will Not Be Issued to a Single Operator

Feb 05, 2026

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday that the concession of contracts to operate two ports held and operated for nearly three decades by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings will 'never again' be issued to a single company.Panama's…

AD Ports Group to Manage and Operate Aqaba Multipurpose Port in Jordan

Feb 05, 2026

AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, signed a 30-year concession agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port, Jordan’s only and exclusive general cargo and multipurpose seaport…

CK Hutchison Launches Arbitration over Panama Canal Ports Contract Ruling

Feb 04, 2026

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison said on Wednesday its Panama Ports Company unit has started international arbitration proceedings against Panama after the country's top court annulled its licences to operate two Panama Canal ports, in a case that could take years to resolve…

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CK Hutchison Concessions Annulled for Two Ports Along the Panama Canal

CK Hutchison Concessions Annulled for Two Ports Along the Panama Canal

US Diesel Exports Hit High as Europe Strengthens Sanctions Against Russian Oil

US Diesel Exports Hit High as Europe Strengthens Sanctions Against Russian Oil

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

The Swedish Club Reports 99% Retention, Increased Tonnage at 2026 Renewal

The Swedish Club Reports 99% Retention, Increased Tonnage at 2026 Renewal

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