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Yemen's Mocha Port Halts Operations After Houthi Attacks

Aug 16, 2026

Yemen's Mocha port has suspended commercial and maritime operations after being hit by more than 25 missiles in Houthi attacks over recent days, the port's director said on Saturday.The attacks killed seven people and caused an estimated $16 million in losses…

Sheskharis Terminal Pauses Loadings Following Drone Attack

Aug 14, 2026

Crude oil exports from Russia's Sheskharis terminal at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk were suspended on Friday following a drone attack, three sources familiar with the matter said, adding to disruptions at one of the country's key export outlets…

AD Ports Group Reports Strong Q2

Aug 14, 2026

AD Ports Group reported record second-quarter results for 2026, with strong growth in its Maritime & Shipping business and higher freight rates helping offset significant disruption to UAE port volumes stemming from conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz…

Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Ust-Luga Port

Aug 14, 2026

Firefighters were battling flames on Friday at Russia's Baltic Sea port Ust-Luga, a major energy exports hub, after a fire sparked by a drone attack, regional governor Aleksander Drozdenko said on messaging app Telegram.More than fifty drones were downed in the Leningrad region…

Port of Los Angeles Increases Clean Ship Incentives

Aug 13, 2026

The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved an addendum to further accelerate clean air technologies and incentives as part of the Port of Los Angeles’ 2025 clean air Cooperative Agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and neighboring Port of Long Beach…

Explosion at Rotterdam Port Energy Facility Kills One

Aug 13, 2026

A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands' Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six others on Thursday, officials said, as police investigated the cause of the explosion.A spokesperson for major energy commodities…

CK Hutchison Earnings Hit by Halted Panama Port Operations

Aug 13, 2026

CK Hutchison's cargo traffic and port earnings have been hit by a halt to operations in Panama, it said after posting half-year results, adding that little progress had been made on a $23 billion sale of most of its ports business.The conglomerate owned by Hong Kong's richest man…

Despite $600m Middle East Hit, Hapag-Lloyd Q2 Results are Strong

Aug 13, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd reported a recovery in second-quarter 2026 earnings as stronger container volumes and spot rates helped counter roughly $600 million in additional costs stemming from the Middle East conflict.The German container shipping group posted Q2 EBITDA of $829 million…

Strong Vessel Demand, Rates Lift Maersk Outlook

Aug 13, 2026

Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global container demand proved resilient in the face of the Middle East conflict.Surging freight rates…

Greensea IQ Launches Autonomous Hull and Infrastructure Inspection Robot

Aug 12, 2026

Greensea IQ has introduced Bayonet Sweep, an autonomous underwater robot designed to search and inspect ship hulls and underwater structures.Bayonet Sweep provides navies, security teams, and port and harbor authorities with a rapid and effective…

Cruise Ship First to Bunker LNG at Civitavecchia

Aug 12, 2026

Axpo and Vitol have completed the first LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy, refueling the flagship vessel of an international cruise line.Green Pearl, a 7,500 m³ Italian bunkering vessel operated by Axpo, conducted…

Bryan Jones Named HDR Marine Terminals Leader

Aug 12, 2026

Ports engineer Bryan Jones has been named HDR’s marine terminals leader.Based in Savannah, Georgia, Jones guides the firm’s growing marine terminals practice worldwide, working with port authorities and terminal operators to address evolving operational demands…

Ukraine Attacks Naval Base, Grain Terminals at Novorossiysk

Aug 12, 2026

A major Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday, according to Russian and Ukrainian officials as well as grain industry sources…

Seacap, Shorly Enter Partnership for Port Transitions

Aug 12, 2026

Seacap, a partner for ports, and technology company Shorly, a newly established subsidiary of Havnekraft AS, announced a strategic partnership. The objective is to support ports in transitioning to zero-emission and energy-efficient operations…

China Insights: Iron Ore Mining Cools, Steel Making Softens

Aug 12, 2026

'In the first half of 2026, Chinese iron ore mining fell by 7% y/y due to a 6% y/y increase in iron ore net imports and weaker steel production. The country is increasingly sourcing its iron ore from abroad because it is often of higher grade and competitively priced…

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Rafael Reis Appointed as VP Operations at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

Rafael Reis Appointed as VP Operations at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

Russia Strikes Five Vessels in Ports Along Ukrainian Black Sea

Russia Strikes Five Vessels in Ports Along Ukrainian Black Sea

Russian Oil Freight Rates Spike On Security Risks, Vessel Availability

Russian Oil Freight Rates Spike On Security Risks, Vessel Availability

Rigid Wingsail Retrofit Successfully Completed Aboard Bulk Carrier

Rigid Wingsail Retrofit Successfully Completed Aboard Bulk Carrier

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