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800-Ton Goliath Crane Takes Shape in Port of Chioggia

Dec 15, 2025

Italy’s Cimolai Technology  reached a major construction milestone on one of the largest crane projects currently underway in Europe, completing the lifting and erection of the main girder of the first of two massive 800-ton rail-mounted Goliath cranes at the Port of Chioggia…

Renewable Propane Delivers Clean Energy Without the Wait

Dec 15, 2025

With lower emissions and proven reliability, it’s the ready-now solution for cleaner port operationsAs demand for cleaner energy grows, port authorities and terminal operators face the challenge of finding environmentally friendly options without increasing budgets or sacrificing productivity…

PortXchange Wins Award for EmissionInsider Port Decarbonization Platform

Dec 15, 2025

PortXchange has won the European DIGITAL SME Award – Green Category, recognizing the company’s EmissionInsider platform as one of Europe’s leading digital solutions for port decarbonization. The win, following its selection as one of only three shortlisted companies…

Abu Dhabi Ports Signs MoU to Develop, Operate Kuwait Container Terminal

Dec 15, 2025

Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) said on Monday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Ports Group to develop and operate the container terminal at Kuwait’s Shuaiba port under a concession agreement.Shuaiba port, established in the 1960s…

Celebrity Edge Makes Maiden Call to Newcastle, Australia

Dec 14, 2025

Celebrity Edge made a debut visit to the port of Newcastle in Australia on December 13 with over 4,000 passengers on board.Port Authority of NSW CEO John McKenna said: “The passengers and crew aboard the 306-meter-long Celebrity Edge will make a significant contribution to the economy…

California Ports Elect Dr. Noel Hacegaba as New President

Dec 12, 2025

The California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) announced that Dr. Noel Hacegaba, incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, was elected to serve as President of the organization. Kristin Decas, CEO and Port Director of the Port of Hueneme…

Kent Ebbing Joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director

Dec 11, 2025

Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting the growth of global trade in Indiana. Ebbing joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director, following a 27-year tenure as General Manager…

MSC, BlackRock's Bid for Hutchison's Barcelona Terminal May Raise Prices

Dec 10, 2025

BlackRock and MSC's bid for CK Hutchison's terminal at Barcelona port could lead to higher prices or reduce the quality of container terminal services, EU antitrust regulators warned on Wednesday, as they opened a full-scale investigation.The…

Brazil Court Recommends Auction of Santos Terminal

Dec 08, 2025

Brazil's Federal Audit Court (TCU) on Monday voted six to three to recommend that operators of existing container terminals at the Santos port be barred from participating in the first phase of bidding for a planned mega terminal, citing concerns over market concentration…

Morocco to Open Two Deepwater Ports in 2026, 2028

Dec 08, 2025

Morocco will open a new deepwater Mediterranean port next year and another on the Atlantic in 2028, Equipment and Water minister Nizar Baraka said, as the North African country aims to replicate the success of Africa's largest port, Tanger Med…

New Port Industry Conference Launched

Dec 07, 2025

Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) is launching a new international conference dedicated to the future of the port industry. The premiere, “the new platform for holistic port solutions”, will take place on September 2-3, 2026 at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg…

Dajin Forms Offshore Wind Alliance with German Port Terminal Operator

Dec 05, 2025

Dajin Heavy Industry and Germany’s Briese Schiffahrt have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop offshore wind marshalling services at a new terminal in the Port of Cuxhaven in Germany.The agreement, signed on November 26, aims to establish…

CO2 Logistics Hub Under Development at Stockholm Norvik Port

Dec 04, 2025

Höegh Evi and Aker BP are working with Ports of Stockholm to establish a CO₂ logistics hub that will enable an efficient and sustainable transport chain for carbon dioxide from industrial emitters in eastern Sweden.The collaboration began in…

Indiana Expands Barge Shipment Handling Capacity

Dec 03, 2025

Indiana River & Rail Terminals has expanded its capacity for handling barge shipments of steel and general cargo shipments at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville by 40 percent. The Ohio River terminal operator raised its storage capacity to 350…

Liebherr to Supply STS Cranes to Port Tampa Bay

Dec 03, 2025

Liebherr Container Cranes has signed a contract to deliver two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Port Tampa Bay, marking Liebherr’s first STS installation on Florida’s Gulf Coast.The cranes will play a central role in the port’s Vision 2030 expansion…

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NYK Invests in Oceanic Constellations Tech Startup

NYK Invests in Oceanic Constellations Tech Startup

Tallink Shuttle to Run Entirely on Renewable Energy

Tallink Shuttle to Run Entirely on Renewable Energy

Green Hydrogen Project at Port of Klaipėda Enters Testing Phase

Green Hydrogen Project at Port of Klaipėda Enters Testing Phase

Maersk’s 2025 Report: Some Records and Some Lay Offs

Maersk’s 2025 Report: Some Records and Some Lay Offs

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