Port News

 

DP World Constanța Welcomes Electric Liebherr Mobile Harbor Cranes

Jan 08, 2026

From electric drive to heavy-lift precision, the Black Sea logistics hub enters a new chapter in port operations with the delivery of new harbor cranes.The two LHM 600 cranes supplied by Liebherr are configured for tandem operations, allowing…

Russia Attacks Two Ukrainian Ports

Jan 07, 2026

Russia attacked two seaports in Ukraine's Odesa region on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring eight others, Ukrainian officials said.Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's ports and foreign-flagged vessels sailing from them in recent weeks…

Port of Virginia Nears Completion of Dredging Project, Inaugurates New ULCV Berth

Jan 07, 2026

The Port of Virginia is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026.In February, the port is scheduled to take delivery of the deepest shipping channels on the US East Coast…

Russia Attacks Damage Ukrainan Civilian Ship, Black Sea Port Facilities

Dec 30, 2025

Russia launched waves of drones to attack port infrastructure and civilian ships in Ukraine's Odesa region on Tuesday, Ukrainian navy and government officials said.Two Panama-flagged civilian vessels - Emmakris III and Captain Karam - were attacked…

FMC Investigates Spain’s Restrictive Port Practices

Dec 22, 2025

The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) continues its investigation into regulations or practices imposed by the Government of Spain which directly or indirectly deny certain vessels access to its ports. Vessels denied access in the past include U…

Baku Port Handles 37% More Containers in 2025

Dec 19, 2025

The Baku International Sea Trade Port, a key hub on the Middle Corridor, will have handled 37% more containers in 2025 than the previous year and aims to increase the volume again in 2026, port chief Eldar Salakhov said.By the end of the month…

The Northwest Seaport Alliance Retires Two Legacy Cranes from Terminal 7

Dec 19, 2025

This week, Tacoma’s waterfront will say goodbye to two familiar giants. The ship-to-shore cranes IHI 2078 (built in 1979) and Sumitomo 2403 (built in 1986) that have stood at Terminal 7 for decades will be carefully loaded onto a heavy-lift barge and towed out of Commencement Bay…

Barbara Scheel Agersnap Steps Down as Copenhagen Malmö Port CEO

Dec 19, 2025

After more than eight years in the position as CEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), Barbara Scheel Agersnap is stepping down.Barbara Scheel Agersnap has led CMP since 2017. During this period, she has been a driving force for developing the company…

Julia Fisher-Cormier Selected as Executive Director of Port of South Louisiana

Dec 18, 2025

The Port of South Louisiana (PortSL) announced that Julia Fisher-Cormier has been selected as the next Executive Director following a national search and a unanimous vote by the Board of Commissioners. Fisher‑Cormier returns to the Port after…

Kuwait to Sign $4b Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Infrastructure Contract

Dec 18, 2025

Kuwait will sign a contract next week with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to complete the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, Public Works Minister Noura Al-Mashaan said on Thursday.The Central Agency for Public Tenders approved…

AGCT Acquires New Quay Cranes for Rijeka Port

Dec 17, 2025

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Croatia, formally presented its new quay cranes to industry partners, shipping line representatives, freight forwarders, rail operators…

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…

Brazil to Auction Santos Container Terminal in Early March

Dec 12, 2025

Brazil's federal government plans to hold the auction of Santos port's massive Tecon 10 container terminal in the first half of March, Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho said on Friday.The auction has drawn interest from more than 10 potential bidders…

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…

Logistics News

Chartwell Marine Secures Design Contract for Island Community Ferry

Chartwell Marine Secures Design Contract for Island Community Ferry

BIO-UV Group, Microwise to Tackle Port-Side Ballast Water Treatment

BIO-UV Group, Microwise to Tackle Port-Side Ballast Water Treatment

DCSA+ Welcomes Contship as New Terminal Partner

DCSA+ Welcomes Contship as New Terminal Partner

HII Names Daniel Marks Vice President of Contracts and Pricing at Ingalls Shipbuilding

HII Names Daniel Marks Vice President of Contracts and Pricing at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

Spain pays $24 million to victims of high speed train crash
Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Vietnam's first international airline, will launch its service by the end of March
If Trump fails to restore funding, the New York City Tunnel project will cease work within days.