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DP World Announces Investments in Latin American Ports

Jun 11, 2024

DP World is making significant investments in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador to enhance capacity and operational efficiency.Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Peru and Ecuador, said, “DP World remains committed to creating resilient and efficient logistics solutions…

Baltimore Port Key Channel Reopens

Jun 10, 2024

Federal agencies said on Monday they have restored full access for commercial maritime transit through the Port of Baltimore after the removal of 50,000 tons of debris from the March 26 collapse of the Key Bridge.The cargo ship Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March in Baltimore…

Construction Begins at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Jun 10, 2024

A groundbreaking ceremony on Monday signaled the start of construction on what will be the nation’s largest dedicated offshore wind port at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in New York City.The 73-acre site that will serve as the operations and maintenance hub for Equinor's Empire Wind 1…

Cambodia Set to Break Ground on Contentious Techo Funan Canal

Jun 10, 2024

Cambodia will begin construction of its Chinese-backed $1.7 billion Techo Funan canal this August, Prime Minister Hun Manet said, describing the development as a 'historic project'.The 180-km (112-mile) canal that will connect the Mekong River…

Port of Antwerp Closes a Dock and a Lock Due to Oil Spill

Jun 07, 2024

Authorities at the port of Antwerp have closed a dock and are using drones to monitor the fallout from an oil spill that occurred while a ship was bunkering at one of its docks, a port spokesperson said on Friday.'We are doing everything we can to make sure the oil stays locally…

Port Strike Suspended at Argentine Grains Hub

Jun 06, 2024

Port worker unions in Argentina cut short a planned strike in grains shipping ports in the Rosario region following government-ordered talks, a union head said on Thursday, in welcome news for the country's farm exports.The area north of the…

Final Truss Blocking Fort McHenry Federal Channel Removed

Jun 05, 2024

Ten weeks after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, salvage crews successfully removed the final large steel truss segment blocking the 700-foot-wide Fort McHenry Federal Channel on June 3-4.Using concrete breakers, underwater surveys…

Public-private Partnership to Build $635 Million Port Terminal in Delaware

Jun 05, 2024

The State of Delaware will join the private operator of the Port of Wilmington, Enstructure, to build a new port terminal at a site in Edgemoor, Delaware. The Edgemoor industrial site was purchased in 2017 by the taxpayer-owned Diamond State…

Maersk Skips Sailings Due to Significant Port Congestion in Asia, Mediterranean

Jun 04, 2024

Maersk faces significant terminal congestion in Mediterranean and Asian ports, causing substantial delays in its vessel schedule, the Danish shipping group said in a statement on Monday.As a result of that congestion, the world's second-largest container shipping company…

Cocaine Seized from Container at Port of Gemlik

Jun 04, 2024

Turkish authorities seized 373 kilograms (822 lb) of cocaine shipped from Latin America and hidden in a container at the Turkish port of Gemlik, detaining nine suspects, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday.The minister said on X…

Maersk Faces Significant Port Congestion in Asia, Mediterranean

Jun 03, 2024

Maersk faces significant terminal congestion in Mediterranean and Asian ports, causing substantial delays in its vessel schedule, the Danish shipping group said in a statement on Monday.As a result of that congestion, the world's second-largest container shipping company…

Inchcape Shipping Services Acquires Grieg Logistics

Jun 03, 2024

Port agency and marine services company Inchcape Shipping Services on Monday announced it has acquired Grieg Logistics AS from the Grieg Group, strengthening its presence in the NordicsUnder the new ownership, Grieg Logistics will continue to…

Onne Multipurpose Terminal Welcomes its Largest Container Ship

Jun 02, 2024

Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Nigeria, has handled the Kota Cempaka – the largest container vessel to conduct full operations in Eastern Nigeria.Operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL)…

RWE to Explore Creation of Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Hub with Swedish Port

May 31, 2024

RWE and Smålandshamnar, which operates the Swedish Port of Oskarshamn, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore whether the port could serve as the offshore wind hub.The collaboration will assess if the port could be a suitable harbor for the logistics…

Singapore's Tuas Port to Add Three More Berths

May 30, 2024

Three new berths will start operations at Singapore Tuas Port later this year to tackle extended waiting times for ships after Red Sea shipping tensions boosted vessel arrivals, said Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA).The diversion…

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