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Port of Gothenburg Quay Reinforcement Completed Successfully

Oct 12, 2026

Following more than two years of extensive work, the reinforcement of the south quay at the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg has been completed on schedule and within budget. The Skandia Gateway project will now enter its next major phase…

Port of Gothenburg Awards Contract for Stena Line’s New Arendal Terminal

Oct 07, 2026

The Port of Gothenburg has awarded NCC a contract to design and build a new terminal for Stena Line at Arendal, advancing plans to consolidate the ferry operator’s Gothenburg operations at the outer port.The new terminal, scheduled to begin operations in 2031…

AAPA Presents 2026 Lighthouse Award to Winners for Port Industry Excellence

Sep 29, 2026

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce the 2026 Lighthouse Awards winners. AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are an annual tradition that highlight exceptional port projects that exemplify hard work, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence…

A Ceasefire Would Allow Russia to Restart 80% of Black Sea Grain Export Terminals

Sep 25, 2026

Russia could quickly restart up to 80% of its grain terminal capacity in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov if diplomatic efforts to halt mutual attacks by Russia and Ukraine result in a ceasefire, a Reuters analysis of industry data showed on Friday…

Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Military Facilities, Vessels

Sep 24, 2026

Russian forces carried out a series of strikes across Ukraine overnight and later on Thursday, targeting facilities and vessels that Moscow said were linked to the Ukrainian military.Russia's Defence Ministry said the overnight strikes targeted…

Ukraine Explores Using Baltic Ports for Grain Exports

Sep 23, 2026

Ukraine is exploring the use of Baltic Sea ports for grain exports, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday, following a similar move by Russia as both sides seek alternatives to Black Sea routes disrupted by their war.Sources have told Reuters that Russian companies are repurposing fertiliser…

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…

Opentop Selects Startups From 12 Countries for Port Entrepreneurship Congress

Sep 22, 2026

Opentop, Valenciaport's open innovation hub, an initiative led by Fundación Valenciaport with the support of the Port Authority of Valencia, announced the startups taking part in the fourth edition of PEIC (Port Entrepreneurship International Congress)…

Russia Repurposes Fertilizer, Coal Terminals to Export Grain

Sep 21, 2026

Russian companies have been re-purposing fertilizer, coal, and other cargo terminals at Russia's Baltic and Arctic ports - including Ust-Luga and Murmansk - to handle grain exports after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted shipments through the Black Sea…

Wisconsin Ports Holds Annual Meeting to Advance Maritime Priorities

Sep 13, 2026

Leaders representing Wisconsin’s commercial ports convened in Green Bay on September 10-11 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association (“WCPA” or “Wisconsin Ports”), renewing a statewide conversation about the economic importance…

PANYNJ, CALSTART Launch Electric Truck Incentive Programs

Sep 03, 2026

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART announced a pair of incentive programs totaling $45 million to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks and terminal tractors, alongside…

Ukrainian Exporters Encouraged to Prepare for Halted Port Operations

Sep 01, 2026

Ukrainian producers and exporters should not count on deep-water ports resuming operations any time soon and must focus on available alternatives instead, the analytical department of the country's largest farmers' union UAC said on Tuesday…

La Spezia Container Terminal Signs Contracts for Ship-to-Shore, Yard Cranes

Aug 28, 2026

Ahead of the start of construction work on the new Ravano Terminal, La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) has signed contracts for the supply of four ship-to-shore cranes and 18 yard cranes, RTGs and RMGs, representing a total investment of USD$104…

Delayed Start to Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop Could Congest Ports

Aug 26, 2026

Ivory Coast's Coffee and Cocoa Council is concerned a delayed start to the 2026/27 main cocoa crop could lead to port congestion as exporters rush to ship before stricter European Union deforestation rules take effect at the year-end, industry sources said…

Decrepit Port Infrastructure has Vessels Stacked Off Venezuela

Aug 21, 2026

Venezuela's dilapidated oil port terminals are imposing a de facto export cap on the country's resurgent crude production, with tankers having to wait up to 30 days to load because of ageing infrastructure, power outages and quality issues, according to shipping data…

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Russian Oil Freight Rates Remain High Amidst Tanker Shortage, Black Sea Attacks

Russian Oil Freight Rates Remain High Amidst Tanker Shortage, Black Sea Attacks

Saudi Crude Oil Exports Rise in October

Saudi Crude Oil Exports Rise in October

Bureau Veritas Opens Cruise Excellence Center in Miami

Bureau Veritas Opens Cruise Excellence Center in Miami

Portchain Acquired by StormGeo, Advancing Just-in-Time Voyage Optimization

Portchain Acquired by StormGeo, Advancing Just-in-Time Voyage Optimization

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