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Romania Approves Railroad Funding for Black Sea Port of Constanta

Oct 23, 2024

Romania's government will approve on Wednesday a plan to upgrade rail infrastructure in the Black Sea port of Constanta to create a second railroad access point, part of wider investments in the port triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine.European Union and NATO member Romania has become Ukraine's biggest alternative grain export route since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 and its port of Constanta has drawn an influx of investment…

Ports of Indiana, Cork Explore Express Container Service

Oct 23, 2024

The Ports of Indiana and Port of Cork have signed an MoU that formalizes a commitment to collaborate on economic, environmental and technology initiatives and to explore the feasibility of an Ireland-to-Indiana express container shipping service…

Cruise Tourism Expenditure Reaches Record Levels in the Caribbean

Oct 23, 2024

The Florida-Caribbean Association (FCCA), a cruise and destination trade group, has announced that the 2023-2024 cruise year brought record economic contributions to the region.According to the study released by Business Research & Economic Advisors (BREA)…

Liebherr Delivers Portal Slewing Crane for Cargo Ops at German Port

Oct 23, 2024

The Liebherr portal slewing crane of type LPS 600, the first of its kind in Germany, has been delivered J. MÜLLER Weser to enhance its bulk and general cargo operations at the port of Brake.The project marks the first rail-mounted portal crane at the port of Brake…

Port of New Orleans to Set Cruise Passenger Record This Year

Oct 22, 2024

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is on track for a record number of passenger movements with 1.3 million anticipated by the end of the year, which will exceed pre-pandemic levels.Port NOLA is the sixth largest cruise port in the US, with strong demand for both oceangoing and river vessels…

South Carolina Ports Meets Surging Import Demands

Oct 22, 2024

With Leatherman Terminal working ships once again and a surge of imports moving through the Port of Charleston last month, South Carolina Ports saw September volumes increase 8% year-over-year.South Carolina Ports, alongside ILA partners, handled 214…

Offer to Appoint Mediator in Montreal Port Dispute Rejected

Oct 22, 2024

Canadian Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon said on Tuesday his proposal to appoint a mediator to help settle a dispute at the port of Montreal had been rejected.MacKinnon made the offer last week in a bid to resolve a standoff between the Maritime…

New Liebherr Mobile Harbor Crane Ordered at Antwerp XL

Oct 22, 2024

International Car Operator NV (ICO) has acquired a second Liebherr mobile harbor crane, the LHM 550, further enhancing its operational capabilities at the Vrasene terminal in Antwerp. The crane features a 54-meter outreach and a lifting capacity of up to 154 tonnes…

Large Cocaine Shipment Found in Australia's Port Botany

Oct 21, 2024

Australian authorities are seeking the public's help in tracking down the source of more than 30 kilograms of cocaine discovered in a refrigerated shipping container at Port Botany.On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers conducted an inspection of the container…

Peru's Chinese-built Mega Port to Soft Launch in Late November

Oct 21, 2024

Peru's massive Chancay port, which authorities hope will become a major shipping hub for South America-Asia trade, will ship two container ships a week beginning late next month, an executive for port operator Cosco Shipping said on Friday.After the port's inauguration in mid-November…

PSA Starts Construction of Tuas Port Hub

Oct 20, 2024

PSA Singapore (PSA) has conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for its PSA Supply Chain Hub @ Tuas (PSCH), a central part of its strategic expansion within Tuas Port.The facility is scheduled to be ready by 2027.Strategically situated next to Tuas Port within the Free Trade Zone…

New Transloading Facility Operational in New Orleans

Oct 17, 2024

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) and Heniff Transportation Systems have signed an agreement for Heniff to manage rail transloading services at the newly opened New Orleans Transloading Industrial Park.This facility, located on Terminal Road in New Orleans East…

Port Milwaukee Expands Cruise Business

Oct 17, 2024

After a seven-year hiatus, Port Milwaukee has announced the return of Victory Cruise Lines in 2025. The cruise line will call on Milwaukee once again with the vessel Victory I which has a passenger capacity of approximately 200 people.  Over 13…

Indiana MoU Expands Agricultural Trade

Oct 17, 2024

Ports of Indiana and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase collaboration, expand agricultural trade and create new container shipping opportunities for Indiana.The MOU…

Ukraine Asks IMO to Monitor Odesa Ports Amid Russian Attacks

Oct 17, 2024

Ukraine has asked the International Maritime Organization to send a monitoring mission to ports in the southern Odesa region amid intensified Russian attacks, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday.In recent weeks, Russian troops have…

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Ports of Indiana, Cork Explore Express Container Service

Ports of Indiana, Cork Explore Express Container Service

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Cruise Tourism Expenditure Reaches Record Levels in the Caribbean

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