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Angry Farmers Block Bordeaux Port Access

Nov 21, 2024

A group of protesting farmers on Thursday sought to block operations at the port of Bordeaux in southwestern France, as a new bout of agricultural anger intensified in Europe's largest crop-producing country.Farmers in their tractors blocked all of the access roads to the port…

Gutheil named interim Cleveland Port Leader

Nov 20, 2024

David Gutheil has been appointed as the interim leader for the Port of Cleveland, set to take over in January following the departure of Will Friedman who is stepping down from his role at the end of this year.“We are fortunate to have someone as experienced and trusted as Dave ready to step in…

MSE Int'l Wins Funding for Port Recharging Project

Nov 20, 2024

MSE International has won funding from TRIG 2024 to lead a new project, PRIMET; Port Recharging Infrastructure for Maritime Energy Transition.The project will accelerate the roll-out of port and harbor infrastructure needed to support the rapid…

As Greeks Strike, Ships Stop Moving

Nov 20, 2024

Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as transport workers, hospital doctors, school teachers and construction workers joined a nationwide strike to protest squeezed living standards and demand higher pay…

Watch: Elevator Pitch of Winners of Singapore’s Smart Port Challenge

Nov 19, 2024

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), held the annual PIER71™ Great Circle 2024 on November 19.Over 400 participants attended the event, including local and international start-ups…

Trump Picks Duffy to be DOT Chief

Nov 19, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he is nominating former Wisconsin Representative and Fox Business News host Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary.If confirmed, Duffy will oversee aviation, automotive, rail, transit…

Germany Preps for More FSRU Vessels

Nov 19, 2024

Germany is expanding its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply. Following are updates on key facilities and terminals being developed to host floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) to receive seaborne liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

Albany Port CEO Elected Vice Chair at National Ports Association

Nov 19, 2024

Port of Albany-Rensselaer CEO Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) at its Annual Convention in Boston. AAPA is the trade association for 140 seaports in the western hemisphere…

Port of Oakland Leads in Ag Reefer Exports

Nov 19, 2024

Port ranks number one for refrigerated exports, supports $8.5 billion in ag exports.The Port of Oakland continues to be one of the most important gateways for U.S. agricultural products. The Port exported 235,899 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) of agricultural commodities as of October 2024…

Port Everglades Celebrates Banner Year

Nov 18, 2024

Preliminary fiscal year-end figures show Port Everglades enjoying healthy increases in cruise, cargo and petroleum volumes resulting in record revenues.'Port Everglades is one of Broward County's vital economic engines, which supports more than 11…

NOLA's Thomas Delivers State-of-the-Port Address

Nov 18, 2024

Michael A. Thomas outlines plan to Deliver Louisiana’s Future in competitive global trade market and complex geopolitical landscape. During the 36th annual event in partnership with the International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans (IFFCBANO)…

SC Ports: Box Volume Steady, Rail Expands

Nov 18, 2024

With highly productive port service and expanding rail capabilities, South Carolina Ports looks to speed goods to market and support growth in the Southeast.SC Ports has three big-ship capable terminals and a total of 10 million TEUs on the horizon…

UKMTO: Vessel off Yemeni Coast Reports Missile Splash

Nov 18, 2024

A vessel 60 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Aden reported on Monday a missile splashing into the sea in its close proximity, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.UKMTO added that the vessel and its crew were safe. The…

EU Ramps Up Iranian Shipping Sanctions

Nov 18, 2024

The European Union has widened its sanctions against Iran over Tehran's support of Russia in its war with Ukraine, the European Commission said on Monday.The Commission said it had added the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and its director Mohammad Reza Khiabani…

Liebherr Equips Port Newark Container Terminal with Two New STS Cranes

Nov 18, 2024

Crane specialist Liebherr has delivered two ship-to-shore container (STS) cranes to Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT), boosting its capability to handle the next generation of ultra large container vessels.Designed and manufactured at Liebherr’s Irish facility…

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Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Receives Non-FTA Export Authorization

Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Receives Non-FTA Export Authorization

DP World Nhava Sheva Expands Asia Connectivity with New Weekly Shipping Services

DP World Nhava Sheva Expands Asia Connectivity with New Weekly Shipping Services

Adani Ports Accepts Bids for 15-Year Bonds

Adani Ports Accepts Bids for 15-Year Bonds

NOAA’s PORTS® System Expands Operations to Include Pearl Harbor-Honolulu

NOAA’s PORTS® System Expands Operations to Include Pearl Harbor-Honolulu

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