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Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminal Upgrades to Green Technology

Jun 08, 2023

Unions hope a $30 million grant to electrify tractors in a Long Beach, California, port terminal's final push to become the world's first zero-emissions facility will serve as a bulwark against lost jobs in an era of energy transition and increasing automation. The money from U.S. President Joe Biden's administration for Long Beach Container Terminal's purchase of 60 electric yard tractors that haul…

Stena Line and Port of Gothenburg Take Next Step Toward Arendal

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Stena Line and Port of Gothenburg have signed an agreement for the relocation of Stena Line’s Denmark- and Germany ferry operations to an all-new terminal in Arendal, Gothenburg. The new location will meet the needs of sustainable transport solutions for both Stena Line and Port of Gothenburg…

Biden Encourages Continued Collective Bargaining in US Ports Dispute

Jun 07, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden has urged both sides in the West Coast ports labor dispute to continue collective bargaining, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday, adding acting Labor Secretary Julie Su was actively engaging with the parties…

New Pakistan-Australia Direct Service Launched

Jun 07, 2023

Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PICT), the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) subsidiary operating at the Port of Karachi, has partnered with Singaporean shipping line SeaLead to establish a direct service between Pakistan and Australia…

Port of New Orleans Names Wypyski COO

Jun 06, 2023

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) welcomed maritime industry veteran Matthew Wypyski to the executive team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Wypyski’s leadership experience includes 32 years as a senior operating and general management executive leading port authority staff…

Retailers, Manufacturers Urge White House to Mediate in West Coast Ports Labor Dispute

Jun 05, 2023

Groups representing major retailers and manufacturers urged the White House on Monday to intervene in contentious West Coast port labor negotiations, citing worries about shipping disruptions during critical holiday shopping seasons.The call…

Ports in China's Oil Hub Shandong Scrutinizing Old Tankers

Jun 05, 2023

Ports in China's Shandong province are demanding more detailed information about oil tankers that are more than 15 years old that call at their terminals, sources with knowledge of the matter said, potentially delaying the unloading of crude shipments in the world's biggest oil importer…

US West Coast Port Labor Unrest Continues Amid Pay Quarrel

Jun 05, 2023

The largest terminal at Southern California's Port of Long Beach closed on Monday as dockworkers who have been working without a contract since July rally for better pay.The Port of Long Beach is the second-busiest U.S. container terminal and a key trade gateway…

AD Ports and Crystal Offshore Sign Deal to Set Up Offshore Rig and Vessel Repair Base in Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port

Jun 05, 2023

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has signed a 25 years agreement with Singapore-based Crystal Offshore a logistics solution provider to the marine & offshore Industry to build an offshore rig and vessel repair base in Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port…

HIMC23: Port Houston to Host Maritime Conference

Jun 01, 2023

Leveraging its position as a Top 5 Container Port in the U.S., Port Houston will host its 2nd annual Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC23) on October 30 – November 1, 2023. The conference will tackle broad maritime industry challenges…

H2 Green Steel Signs Deal with Port of Luleå

May 30, 2023

Sweden-based H2 Green Steel and the Port of Luleå have signed a cooperation agreement whereby H2 Green Steel agrees to use the port as its primary logistics and transportation hub for intermediate goods and products to be transported to and from its new steel mill in Boden…

ICTSI Breaks Ground on New Berth at Manila International Container Terminal

May 29, 2023

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has commenced construction of another berth at its flagship, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).To be built in phases, Berth 8 will add to the MICT’s capability to service foreign ultra container vessels of up to 18…

Port of Windsor Gets Funding for Infrastructure Upgrades

May 26, 2023

Canada's Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $12.5 million to the Essex Terminal Railway Company, from the National Trade Corridors Fund, for a Cargo Terminal Infrastructure Expansion project at the Port of Windsor…

Port of Rotterdam Names Siemons Interim CEO

May 25, 2023

Boudewijn Siemons will become interim CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority effective July 15, 2023, taking the reins from Allard Castelein, who is stepping down as CEO this summer after nearly a decade in the position.Siemons, who currently serves as the port's COO…

Forth Ports Targets Net Zero by 2042

May 25, 2023

The UK’s third largest ports group, Forth Ports, has outlined its commitment and the actions it is taking to achieve a Net Zero carbon operation by 2042. The company, which is Scotland’s biggest port operator, also outlined an interim target…

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Stena Line and Port of Gothenburg Take Next Step Toward Arendal

Stena Line and Port of Gothenburg Take Next Step Toward Arendal

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Capesize Spot Rates Hesitant Despite 5% Rise in Demand -BIMCO

Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminal Upgrades to Green Technology

Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminal Upgrades to Green Technology

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Kakhovka Dam Collapse Blocks Gateway for Ukrainian Exports

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