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Port of Gothenburg Sees Stable Freight Flows in 2026

Nov 03, 2026

Cargo volumes at the Port of Gothenburg developed steadily during January–September 2026. Container volumes remained in line with the previous year, while several segments showed clear growth. New cars increased by 14 percent and energy products by 10 percent. Ro/ro traffic and rail volumes also continued to rise.In total, 698,000 TEU* were handled at the Port of Gothenburg during the first three quarters of the year…

PortXchange Expands Emissions Platform with Forecasting, AI Tools

Nov 02, 2026

Dutch maritime technology company PortXchange is expanding its EmissionInsider platform with emissions forecasting, scenario modelling and AI-assisted decarbonization planning tools to help ports assess the environmental impact of their operations and future investments…

MacGregor Reports Record Profitability as Q3 Orders Surge 126%

Nov 02, 2026

MacGregor reported record profitability in the third quarter of 2026 as new orders more than doubled to $340 million (€305.4 million), driven by strong demand across all its divisions.Orders increased 126% from $150 million (€135 million) in the same quarter last year…

Asia Break Bulk Expands Fleet with Four Heavy-Lift Vessel Newbuilds

Nov 02, 2026

Singapore-based Asia Break Bulk (ABB), part of Hamburg-based COLI Group, has signed long-term agreements with Schoeller Holdings for four new multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, with the first scheduled for delivery in October 2028.The four 12…

Recent Developments Strengthen Port of Gothenburg RoRo Terminal

Oct 20, 2026

Expanded terminal areas, new rail connections and modernized quays are among the investments that have strengthened Gothenburg RoRo Terminal in recent years. Traffic is also developing positively: in the first half of 2026, cargo volumes handled over the quay increased by five per cent…

Charlie Cunnion Named as Massport Port Director

Oct 15, 2026

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the appointment of Charlie Cunnion as Port Director. Cunnion brings over 25 years of leadership experience across global transportation, supply chain management, operations, organizational transformation…

GT Wings Launches Lightweight AirWingS

Oct 15, 2026

GT Wings has announced the latest addition to its wind-assisted propulsion product range, AirWingS, a new compact and lightweight Jet Sail developed to address the operational requirements of smaller commercial vessels.The new design expands…

Jotun President & CEO Morten Fon Shares Industry Thoughts Ahead of Nor-Shipping

Oct 13, 2026

As President and CEO of Jotun, the world’s leading provider of marine coatings, Morten Fon follows the industry closely. But he doesn’t let today’s headlines determine the company’s long-term growth strategy.In 2026, Jotun not only celebrated its 100th anniversary…

By the Numbers: LR2 Demand Grows

Oct 08, 2026

'During the first nine months of 2026, clean product volumes loaded on LR2 tankers fell 28% year-on-year following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the lower volumes, tonne-mile demand increased 2% year-on-year,” says Niels Rasmussen…

Michelle Awad Elected as New Vice-Chair of the Halifax Port Authority Board of Directors

Oct 07, 2026

Michelle Awad, K.C., has been elected to the position of Vice-Chair of the Halifax Port Authority Board of Directors. Her appointment takes effect immediately. She has served on the Board since 2021 as the Director appointed by the Halifax Regional Municipality…

Russia Imports Petroleum Products From South Korea to Ease Fuel Crises

Oct 06, 2026

Russia imported more than 176,000 tons of petroleum products from South Korean ports in July and August, easing the impact of a fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, Ukraine's top sanctions official said on Tuesday…

Ground Broken on $16b Kenya Oil Refinery

Sep 30, 2026

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…

Casablanca Port Gets Africa’s First Liebherr LPS Crane

Sep 30, 2026

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…

US to China Dry Bulk Vessels Jump

Sep 30, 2026

'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…

Port Houston Shares Channel Region Monthly Trade & Market Report

Sep 22, 2026

Trade activity across the Houston Ship Channel region showed strength across several key sectors, with energy exports driving regional tonnage growth and Port Houston seeing gains in steel and container imports.Crude oil exports through the Houston Ship Channel are up 40% this year…

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Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Workers and ILWU Watchmen Extend Bargain Deadline

Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Workers and ILWU Watchmen Extend Bargain Deadline

Corn, Soybean Futures Remain at Multi-Month Lows

Corn, Soybean Futures Remain at Multi-Month Lows

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