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Rahn elected Manatee County Port Authority chairman

Dec 19, 2024

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn has been elected chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority.“It is a privilege to chair SeaPort Manatee’s governing board as we continue to advance key infrastructure enhancements and hurricane recovery…

MISNA Announces Leadership Transition

Dec 19, 2024

Stephen Lyman named President and Captain Steve White transitions to Chairman.The Maritime Information Services of North America (MISNA), a leading association providing information, communications, and services to promote safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound maritime operations…

Germany’s Mosel River Remains Closed for Lock Repairs

Dec 19, 2024

The Mosel River in Germany will remain closed to cargo shipping in January despite the success of a temporary lock helping to free vessels trapped on the river after an accident, navigation authorities said on Thursday.The temporary lock will…

Germany's Wilhelmshaven Terminal offers May LNG Capacity

Dec 19, 2024

Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) said on Thursday that Germany's Wilhelmshaven liquefied natural gas terminal intends to market capacity for ships to discharge LNG in May 2025, adding that there would be limited slots available in the first quarter there and at another location…

Israel strikes port, energy targets in Yemen

Dec 19, 2024

Israel launched strikes against ports and energy infrastructure in Houthi-held parts of Yemen on Thursday and threatened more attacks against the Iran-aligned militant group, which has launched hundreds of missiles at Israel over the past year…

US LNG Rises 2% on LNG Plant Volume Data

Dec 18, 2024

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Wednesday on rising flows to the nation's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and expectations utilities pulled more gas out of storage than usual to heat homes and businesses during extreme cold for a second week in a row last week…

Trump Tariff Threat Lifts US Ocean Imports

Dec 18, 2024

When U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump started talking about new import tariffs on the campaign trail, Danny Reynolds checked the tags on wedding dresses in his bridal salon and sped up some shipments to his independent clothing store in Indiana…

Broad Sector Declines puts Baltic Index at 17-month low

Dec 18, 2024

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level in nearly 17 months, as rates dipped across all vessel segments.The index, which factors in rates for capesize…

Propane Holds the Key to Reliable, Efficient Electric Port Tractor Recharging

Dec 18, 2024

Propane puts port operators in control of EV charging and avoids grid-power headachesAlthough it may seem a bit of a paradox that, at both seaports and inland ports, propane is crucial to charging electric terminal tractors, the proliferation…

DP World Starts Construction of New $1.2B Port in Senegal

Dec 18, 2024

The arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck in Ndayane has marked the start of maritime works for the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane, a project led by Dubai-owned ports and logistics firm DP World, which aims to transform Senegal into a major center for global trade…

Biden's DoE LNG Export Study Tepid on New Permits

Dec 17, 2024

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits…

Baltic Index Retreats Across All Segments

Dec 17, 2024

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, retreated on Tuesday rates dipped across all vessel segments.The index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels…

Tanco adds $8.2 million to IA Port Investments

Dec 17, 2024

Tanco Terminals is constructing a $8.2 million expansion of its liquid tank farm at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to support growth in Lake Michigan shipments. Tanco is a third-generation, family-owned business operated at the port since 1977…

First Argentinian Terminal Certified to Receive Neo-Panamax Ships

Dec 16, 2024

Argentina’s TecPlata terminal has been certified by the Argentine Naval Prefecture to handle docking maneuvers for Neo-Panamax vessels.The accreditation makes TecPlata the first terminal in Buenos Aires and in the country capable of receiving these large ships…

AAM to Construct Electric Ferries for SF Bay Ferry

Dec 16, 2024

All American Marine (AAM) has announced a partnership with San Francisco Bay Ferry to build their 150-passenger battery-electric vessels. This landmark project will contribute significantly to advancing sustainable passenger transport in the…

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Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

Barcelona to Get New Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal

Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

Phase 1 of Gdynia Quay Upgrade Complete

Egypt's Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount to Win Back Big Container Ships As Trade War Stabilizes

Egypt's Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount to Win Back Big Container Ships As Trade War Stabilizes

DynaMoor Mooring Put to the Test in Japan

DynaMoor Mooring Put to the Test in Japan

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The Panama Canal Authority reports that the number of vessels transiting the canal has increased to 34 per day.