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Neoliner Origin: Wind Power Delivers 70% Fuel Savings, Tech Challenges Remain

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After its first year of transatlantic service, NEOLINE's wind-powered cargo ship demonstrates the potential for substantial fuel savings, while technical issues highlight the challenges of bringing sail propulsion into mainstream commercial shipping.For all the discussion surrounding shipping's decarbonization, the commercial equation for alternative propulsion technologies remains relatively straightforward: How much does the technology cost…

Panama Canal to Name Terminal Bidders as Expansion Plans Advance

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The Panama Canal expects to announce the pre-qualified bidders for a project to build and operate two new container terminals by the end of this year, Administrator Ilya Espino said on Wednesday, advancing a tender process linked to one of the world's most strategic trade corridors…

Coal shipments to India drop 7%

Nov 04, 2026

'Between January and October, coal shipments to India dropped 7% y/y due to the increased cost of imports. Thermal coal demand has remained strong, particularly from the power sector, but domestic mining has not kept pace, forcing power plants to draw down inventories…

Piraeus Port Records Low Profit, Revenue for First Nine Months of 2026

Nov 03, 2026

Greece's Piraeus Port Authority on Tuesday reported lower revenue and profit for the first nine months of 2026, citing a reduction in container and cruise activity, though it said container handling showed signs of recovery in the third quarter…

Ports of Indiana Makes November 1 Leadership Transition

Nov 02, 2026

Jody Peacock concluded his service as Chief Executive Officer of Ports of Indiana effective November 1. On that date, Ports of Indiana Chief Operating Officer Dave Parrott and Chief Financial Officer Erica Jackson began serving as the organization’s interim leadership team…

Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei Appointed Group Chief Executive Officer at AD Ports Group

Nov 02, 2026

AD Ports Group announced the appointment of Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei as Group Chief Executive Officer.Dr. Al Yafei joins AD Ports Group from TAQA Transmission, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. He brings more than two decades of executive experience across the infrastructure…

LR Report Finds Alternative-Fuel Vessels Outpace Port Readiness

Nov 02, 2026

Alternative-fuel vessel orders are outpacing the development of the port infrastructure needed to support them, according to a new global study by Lloyd’s Register (LR), highlighting a growing gap between ship capability and fuel availability…

PortXchange Expands Emissions Platform with Forecasting, AI Tools

Nov 02, 2026

Dutch maritime technology company PortXchange is expanding its EmissionInsider platform with emissions forecasting, scenario modelling and AI-assisted decarbonization planning tools to help ports assess the environmental impact of their operations and future investments…

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

Oct 30, 2026

StormGeo, part of Alfa Laval, has acquired Portchain, a provider of berth alignment software connecting terminals and carriers through shared, real-time port call data. The acquisition adds port call coordination to StormGeo’s Voyage Intelligence…

Arken Intermodal Terminal Sees Increased Cargo Handling Capacity

Oct 30, 2026

By rebuilding and streamlining the layout of the railway tracks at Arken Intermodal Terminal, new space for cargo handling has been created, resulting in increased yard capacity.Arken Intermodal Terminal is one of Sweden’s largest intermodal terminals and an important hub for transfers between rail…

Dockworkers Strike Against Arms Shipments at More Than 100 Ports Globally

Oct 29, 2026

Dockworkers in 22 countries will strike on Friday, protesting against war and the use of ports for arms exports in action organisers say could disrupt over 40% of Mediterranean cargo and snarl over $2 billion worth of freight.The strike, originally called by dockworkers' unions in Italy…

NorthPort Receives Four New Hybrid RTG Cranes

Oct 29, 2026

NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) domestic cargo operation at the Port of Manila, recently took delivery of four new hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes. Manufactured by Mitsui E&S, the cranes strengthen cargo-handling operations at NorthPort…

San Pedro Bay Ports Release Clean Marine Fuels Report

Oct 28, 2026

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have released a report identifying clean marine fuels for oceangoing vessels and outlining steps to support their use at the nation’s busiest port complex.Conducted as part of the ports’ joint Green Shipping Corridor efforts…

MARAD Approves Deepwater Port License for $8.2b LNG Project

Oct 28, 2026

The Maritime Administration has approved a deepwater port license application for the $8.2 billion ST LNG project, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday.The project could further expand US liquefied natural gas export capacity…

Morocco Opens First Terminal at Nador West Med Port

Oct 28, 2026

Morocco will open the first terminal at its Nador West Med port on the Mediterranean in the coming days and will launch work to expand the capacity of Tanger Med to 20 million containers, the royal palace said on Wednesday.The projects are part…

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AskChief Opens Platform to Wider Marker After Surpassing 100-Vessel Milestone

AskChief Opens Platform to Wider Marker After Surpassing 100-Vessel Milestone

Neoliner Origin: Wind Power Delivers 70% Fuel Savings, Tech Challenges Remain

Neoliner Origin: Wind Power Delivers 70% Fuel Savings, Tech Challenges Remain

Panama Canal to Name Terminal Bidders as Expansion Plans Advance

Panama Canal to Name Terminal Bidders as Expansion Plans Advance

Somali Pirates Hijack Iranian Dhow, Marking Fourth Off Somalia in 2026

Somali Pirates Hijack Iranian Dhow, Marking Fourth Off Somalia in 2026

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