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Wilson Sons to Represent Brazilian Port Industry at Intermodal South America

Apr 07, 2026

Wilson Sons operates in the port and shipping logistics industry throughout Brazil, boasting more than 188 years of experience. They offer solutions to over 5,000 clients, including shipowners, importers and exporters, the offshore energy industry, renewable energy projects, the agribusiness sector, as well as other players across various economic segments. Engaged in the continuous pursuit of new technologies…

CK Hutchison's Panama Unit Files Arbitration Against Maersk

Apr 07, 2026

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison's Panama unit has launched an arbitration against Maersk after the takeover of two strategic ports near the Panama Canal which are at the center of a legal battle that has embroiled Beijing and Washington…

Corrina Ott Named Vice President of the Greater Houston Port Bureau

Apr 07, 2026

The Greater Houston Port Bureau Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Corrina Ott to Vice President. Ott joined the Port Bureau in April 2025 and has been responsible for managing the Port Bureau’s Efficiency and Dredging Committee’s…

Tom Drumm Appointed as Executive Director & CEO by Port of Oswego Authority

Apr 06, 2026

The Port of Oswego Authority Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Tom Drumm as Executive Director and CEO. At 33, Drumm becomes the youngest individual currently leading a major port in the United States.Drumm joins the Port following…

Gulf Coast Shipbuilding is the Anchor for America’s Maritime Comeback

Apr 06, 2026

The future of shipbuilding and maritime competitiveness will be featured at the Maritime Risk Symposium 2026, hosted by the Institute for Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University. On June 2–3 at LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical…

Noatum Ports Safaga Terminal Receives Three STS, Six RTG Cranes

Apr 06, 2026

Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, confirmed the delivery of three new ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to its new multipurpose terminal in Safaga, Egypt, marking a step ahead of…

Operations Begin at Jubail Container Terminal in Saudi Arabia

Apr 02, 2026

Saudi Global Ports Group (SGP) has begun operations at the Jubail Container Terminal (JCT) at Jubail Commercial Port under a long-term privatization agreement with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), spanning 30 years.This milestone supports…

CMA CGM Celebrates Maiden Call of New Port Kobe Service

Apr 02, 2026

The CMA CGM Group welcomes the maiden call of Ocean Rise Express (OCR), a new weekly service connecting Japan directly to North Europe, at the Port of Kobe. This latest move reinforces the Group’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Japan’s…

Australia’s Port of Newcastle Sets Diversified Trade Record

Apr 01, 2026

The Australian Port of Newcastle has delivered its strongest diversified trade performance on record, with more than 11.12 million tonnes of non-coal cargo passing through the Port in 2025.This surpasses the previous record of 10.13 million tonnes set in 2021…

Port of Gothenburg Acquires Land for Planned Expansion

Mar 31, 2026

The Port of Gothenburg has acquired a large area located in the port’s outer areas. The agreement, signed on Tuesday morning with the seller Platzer, creates conditions for the continuation of the port’s long-term plan for further expansion of the port…

UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub

Mar 30, 2026

The U.K. government has committed up to $85 million (£64 million) to support the development of a floating offshore wind port at Port Talbot in Wales, as part of efforts to expand clean energy capacity.The funding will support Associated British…

Russia's Ust-Luga Port Damaged by More Ukrainian Drones

Mar 29, 2026

Russia's Baltic Ust-Luga port, one of its largest petroleum export hubs, was damaged again on Sunday by a Ukrainian drone attack which sparked a blaze later brought under control, Russian officials said.It followed several Ukrainian drone strikes…

Russian Oil Producers Threaten Force Majeure Over Baltic Port Attacks

Mar 27, 2026

Russian oil producers have warned buyers they could declare force majeure on supplies from major Baltic Sea ports as Ukraine presses ahead with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, two industry sources said on Friday.Ukrainian President…

Transneft Looks to Redirect Oil From Attacked Baltic Ports

Mar 26, 2026

Russia's oil pipeline monopoly Transneft will try to redirect oil exports from the Baltic Sea ports, damaged by drone attacks, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday, citing the head of the company.According to Reuters calculations based on market data…

Maraen Approves $40M Port of Nigg Upgrade After Rebrand

Mar 26, 2026

Maraen has approved plans for more than $40 million (£30 million) investment for the upgrades at the Port of Nigg, following the integration of three energy businesses under a new brand.Maraen combines the capabilities of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group) and Global Energy Services…

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CK Hutchison's Panama Unit Files Arbitration Against Maersk

CK Hutchison's Panama Unit Files Arbitration Against Maersk

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