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Maersk Pauses Service via Chornomorsk Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks

Jul 22, 2026

Shipping group Maersk said on Tuesday it had halted its service via Ukraine's Chornomorsk Fishing Port, an announcement made after Russia intensified its attacks on Kyiv's maritime export routes.Maersk is the second large company to stop operations…

Houthis Threaten Targeted Attacks on Shipping Companies Visiting Saudi Ports

Jul 21, 2026

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia told shipping companies not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports or they may be targeted, according to an email the group sent to companies.The Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia…

DP World, EBRD Sign $28m Loan to Electrify Constanța Terminal Operations

Jul 21, 2026

DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to USD$28.5 million (€25 million) to support the electrification of operations at DP World’s Constanța South Container Terminal. The…

Port Houston Sees Strong Container Volumes for June, Steel Rebounds

Jul 20, 2026

The Houston Ship Channel region showed resilient trade activity, while Port Houston's public terminals recorded strong June container volumes and a moderate rebound for steel cargo.Key TakeawaysHouston Ship Channel region total trade increased 17% through May…

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Sees Decline in Goods in H1 2026

Jul 16, 2026

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and operational disruptions, context handled 133.9 million tons of maritime goods in the first half of 2026, a decrease of 2.4% compared to the same period last year…

Ukraine to Protect Ports, Exports After Recent Russian Attacks

Jul 15, 2026

Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level,its deputy economy minister, Taras Vysotskiy, told Reuters on Wednesday.Russia has sharply stepped up attacks in recent…

Stephanie Dominguez Walton Elected as Board President for Port of Oakland

Jul 14, 2026

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andres Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara…

Douala Port Resumes Operations After Cargo Vessels Collide

Jul 14, 2026

Cameroon's main port of Douala has resumed operations, its transport minister said on Tuesday, after a collision between two cargo vessels at the weekend temporarily obstructed the navigation channel.The accident occurred early on Sunday near buoy No…

Kernel Holding Pauses Operations at Chornomorsk Port

Jul 13, 2026

Ukraine's top grain exporter Kernel Holding said on Monday it had halted operations at Chornomorsk port due to a series of Russian attacks as Moscow intensifies pressure on key Ukrainian trade routes.Russian missile and drone attacks between Friday and Sunday…

BCT Gdynia Receives Two LHM 550 Harbor Cranes

Jul 08, 2026

Liebherr has delivered two LHM 550 mobile harbor cranes to Baltic Container Terminal Gdynia following a tender supported by EU funding and governed by a fixed June 2026 delivery schedule. The new units are configured for container handling and…

DP World Dar Es Salaam Achieves Record Efficiency, Vessel Performance

Jul 08, 2026

DP World Dar Es Salaam has achieved record vessel performance and reduced cargo discharge times by more than 90% at the Port of Dar es Salaam, marking a milestone since the terminal commenced operations in April 2024.DP World has shifted the port to modern roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operations…

Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil Surpasses 2,200 Hours of Simulated Port Training

Jul 06, 2026

In the first half of 2026, Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil (TPG), a Hanseatic Global Terminals port, has already accumulated more than 1,000 hours of training for reachstacker operators and more than 1,200 hours for STS and RTG crane operators through its simulators…

Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi Launches Guideline For Maritime Businesses in the Emirate

Jul 01, 2026

Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi, a platform for collaboration across the emirate’s growing maritime sector, operated by Abu Dhabi Maritime and led by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport…

Bureau Veritas, Shenzhen Port Group to Accelerate Green Corridor Development

Jul 01, 2026

On June 29, Shenzhen Port Group and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shenzhen, China. The two parties engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening collaboration across key sectors and jointly advancing the development of green shipping corridors…

American Association of Port Authorities Advocates for More Drone Restriction Authority in FAA Rulemaking

Jul 01, 2026

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) submitted comments to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Rulemaking in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the designation of unmanned aircraft flight restrictions (UAFRs) around eligible fixed site facilities…

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