Category: Ports & Terminals
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Pro-Palestine activists disrupt truck traffic at Australia’s Victoria International Container Terminal
Pro-Palestine activists disrupt truck traffic at Australia’s Victoria International Container Terminal Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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More explosions reported at Port of Hamburg as firefighting efforts continue
More explosions reported at Port of Hamburg as firefighting efforts continue Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Explosion injures 10 at Port of Hamburg
VIDEO | Explosion injures 10 at Port of Hamburg Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Sources: $3 billion sale of US Gulf Coast pipeline being explored
Sources: $3 billion sale of US Gulf Coast pipeline being explored Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Slovenian port operator Luka Koper exceeds H1 2025 profit targets by over 60 per cent
Slovenian port operator Luka Koper exceeds H1 2025 profit targets by over 60 per cent Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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APM Terminals to upgrade port infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, India
APM Terminals to upgrade port infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, India Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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HD KSOE to acquire Doosan subsidiary for KRW290b
HD KSOE to acquire Doosan subsidiary for KRW290b Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Sanmar launches new tugboat for Ultratug’s operations in Mexico
Sanmar launches new tugboat for Ultratug’s operations in Mexico Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards has launched a new tugboat for Ultratug Mexico, which will operate at the Port of Lazaro Cardenas on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The vessel, temporarily designated as Boğaçay LXXIX, is currently under construction at Sanmar’s purpose-built shipyard. The new Ultratug vessel is based on…
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Seaway oil pipeline resumes full service after leak, operator Enterprise says
Seaway oil pipeline resumes full service after leak, operator Enterprise says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Tariff pause drives Port of Long Beach to record July
Tariff pause drives Port of Long Beach to record July A pause in tariffs in recent months lifted the Port of Long Beach in California to its most active July on record and the third-busiest month in its 114-year history. The 90-day pause on higher tariffs on Chinese imports that is set to expire tomorrow.…
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Op-Ed: What July port performance data reveals
Op-Ed: What July port performance data reveals By Fraser Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO at Beacon July 2025 showed notable variations in global port berth times, with some significant increases at major container hubs alongside efficiency improvements at others. According to Beacon’s July 2025 port performance data, North America recorded the largest regional average increase (+0.139…
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ICTSI reports over $480m net income in H1 2025; port revenues hit $1.51b
ICTSI reports over $480m net income in H1 2025; port revenues hit $1.51b Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Joint bid from three firms accepted for review for bulk terminal construction at Spain’s Sagunto Port
Joint bid from three firms accepted for review for bulk terminal construction at Spain’s Sagunto Port Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Port NOLA board backs unified plan for Lower Mississippi ports
Port NOLA board backs unified plan for Lower Mississippi ports At its regular board meeting on July 24, the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) approved a resolution authorizing a significant new step in regional collaboration among Louisiana’s ports. The resolution authorizes Port NOLA President and CEO Beth Branch to…
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Pakistan to get first US oil shipment as Cnergyico seals import deal
Pakistan to get first US oil shipment as Cnergyico seals import deal Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Panama auditor files suit to scrap CK Hutchison-controlled port contract
Panama auditor files suit to scrap CK Hutchison-controlled port contract Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Shell-led LNG Canada faces problems as it ramps up production, sources say
Shell-led LNG Canada faces problems as it ramps up production, sources say Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Superior Ag breaks ground on Ohio River fertilizer terminal
Superior Ag breaks ground on Ohio River fertilizer terminal Superior Ag, an Indiana-based farmer-owned cooperative, officially broke ground today on its state-of-the-art fertilizer terminal at the former Summit River Terminal site near Rockport. The new 32,000‑ton dry fertilizer distribution facility represents a multimillion‑dollar investment in Spencer County aimed at better serving farmers in southwestern Indiana,…
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Equinor extends Hammerfest LNG outage to August 3
Equinor extends Hammerfest LNG outage to August 3 Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Greek port workers jailed pending trial on drug smuggling charges
Greek port workers jailed pending trial on drug smuggling charges Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port of San Francisco to issue RFP for disposal of its two floating dry docks
Port of San Francisco to issue RFP for disposal of its two floating dry docks The Port of San Francisco says that it anticipates advertising a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation for the disposal/removal of its Dry Dock #2 and Eureka Dry Dock (Fall/Winter 2025). Both of the port-owned dry docks were operated as the…
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Vessel collision leads to oil spill in Germany’s Cuxhaven Port
Vessel collision leads to oil spill in Germany’s Cuxhaven Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Fortescue iron ore shipments rise; scraps US, Aussie “green hydrogen” projects
Fortescue iron ore shipments rise; scraps US, Aussie “green hydrogen” projects Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Upgrades completed at Port of Vancouver’s Annacis Auto Terminal
Upgrades completed at Port of Vancouver’s Annacis Auto Terminal Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Popular Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service gets a 35% service boost
Popular Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service gets a 35% service boost The Port of Oakland, Calif., is celebrating the expansion of the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle, a free pilot program initiated by the City of Alameda, offering public water transit between Oakland’s Jack London Square and Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, at the foot of 5th…
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Debt crisis forces Israel to suspend operations at Port of Eilat
Debt crisis forces Israel to suspend operations at Port of Eilat Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Louisiana Gateway Port releases economic impact report
Louisiana Gateway Port releases economic impact report The Louisiana Gateway Port (LGP), in Plaquemines Parish, La.,has released its report, “Economic Impacts of the Louisiana Gateway Port Tenants on the Regional and State Economies.” The comprehensive analysis highlights LGP’s significant contributions to economic output, job creation, and global trade connectivity. Plaquemines Port rebrands as Louisiana Gateway…
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Tariff “whipsaw effect’’ boosts Port of LA June cargo numbers to new record
Tariff “whipsaw effect’’ boosts Port of LA June cargo numbers to new record As we reported earlier, the impact of tariffs saw May cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles hit a ten year low. Yesterday, the port reported that what it termed a tariff “whipsaw effect,” saw it record the busiest June in…
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European ports slow to install shore power ahead of 2030 deadline
European ports slow to install shore power ahead of 2030 deadline Reuters Go to baird maritime
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International Transportation Service kicks off $365m terminal expansion at Port of Long Beach
International Transportation Service kicks off $365m terminal expansion at Port of Long Beach Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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DP World to develop Syria’s Tartus Port under 30-year deal
DP World to develop Syria’s Tartus Port under 30-year deal Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Philippine Ports Authority posts 13 per cent higher revenues in H1 2025
Philippine Ports Authority posts 13 per cent higher revenues in H1 2025 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US port operators look to ease impact of looming tariffs on China-built cranes
US port operators look to ease impact of looming tariffs on China-built cranes Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port Fourchon moves ahead on Argent LNG project
Port Fourchon moves ahead on Argent LNG project At its monthly board meeting on July 9, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission announced it approved the payment and acquisition of a 743-acre tract from the State of Louisiana, paving the way for the expansion of Argent LNG’s landmark liquefied natural gas export development in Port Fourchon.…
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JAXPORT now first U.S. Southeast port of call following Premier Alliance service change
JAXPORT now first U.S. Southeast port of call following Premier Alliance service change The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is now the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier Alliance’s East Coast 3 (EC3) container service, which directly connects Jacksonville with ports in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. ONE Mackinac, the first vessel…
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Port of Hamburg to invest €1b in infrastructure expansion
Port of Hamburg to invest €1b in infrastructure expansion Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Israel attacks three Yemeni ports, power plant and radar-equipped Galaxy Leader, military says
Israel attacks three Yemeni ports, power plant and radar-equipped Galaxy Leader, military says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port diversification underpins Guinea’s 36 per cent jump in bauxite shipments to China
Port diversification underpins Guinea’s 36 per cent jump in bauxite shipments to China Reuters Go to baird maritime
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AD Ports Group inks logistics agreement with China’s Ningbo Zhoushan Port
AD Ports Group inks logistics agreement with China’s Ningbo Zhoushan Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Canada ships first LNG export cargo from Pacific coast
Canada ships first LNG export cargo from Pacific coast Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Saudi Ports Authority inks privatisation deals for multipurpose terminals
Saudi Ports Authority inks privatisation deals for multipurpose terminals Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Crowley to launch new shipping route between northeastern US and Central America
Crowley to launch new shipping route between northeastern US and Central America Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Ports of Indiana taps Louis Dreyfus to reopen ag terminal
Ports of Indiana taps Louis Dreyfus to reopen ag terminal Ports of Indiana announced today that it has selected Louis Dreyfus Company, a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to operate the grain export facility at its Lake Michigan port. Considered one of the world’s “big four” global agri-commodities companies, Louis Dreyfus reported net sales…
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Israel’s Haifa Port targeted in latest Iranian missile attack
Israel’s Haifa Port targeted in latest Iranian missile attack Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Putin says Russia and Bahrain to set up wheat trading hub
Putin says Russia and Bahrain to set up wheat trading hub Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Commonwealth LNG receives FERC authorization for Calcasieu LNG export project
Commonwealth LNG receives FERC authorization for Calcasieu LNG export project Reuters Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO: Tariffs hit Port of Los Angeles cargo volume
VIDEO: Tariffs hit Port of Los Angeles cargo volume The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 TEU of containers in May, 5% less than last year. After 10 straight months of year-over-year growth, overall cargo volume slowed due to the impact of tariffs on both imports and exports. “May marked our lowest monthly cargo output…
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May imports drop nine per cent at busiest US seaport on China tariffs
May imports drop nine per cent at busiest US seaport on China tariffs Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Stena Line invests £17m to expand facilities at Birkenhead
Stena Line invests £17m to expand facilities at Birkenhead Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Construction to start on £42.2m Kishorn Port expansion
Construction to start on £42.2m Kishorn Port expansion Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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AD Ports Group, Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard to collaborate on maritime projects
AD Ports Group, Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard to collaborate on maritime projects Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Trans Mountain CEO says Canada should not rush potential sale of TMX pipeline
Trans Mountain CEO says Canada should not rush potential sale of TMX pipeline Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Partnership to explore viability of methanol bunkering and export facilities in UAE
Partnership to explore viability of methanol bunkering and export facilities in UAE Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Singapore, France ink maritime partnership agreement
Singapore, France ink maritime partnership agreement Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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“Baseless and mischievous”: India’s Adani denies sanctions evasion
“Baseless and mischievous”: India’s Adani denies sanctions evasion Reuters Go to baird maritime
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DP World opens new sea-river shipping route in Vietnam
DP World opens new sea-river shipping route in Vietnam Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Israeli strikes target Syria’s Latakia, Tartous
Israeli strikes target Syria’s Latakia, Tartous Reuters Go to baird maritime
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New agreement covers supply of biofuels to two Canary Islands ports
New agreement covers supply of biofuels to two Canary Islands ports Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Italy publishes guidelines on LNG bunkering in ports
Italy publishes guidelines on LNG bunkering in ports Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Adani Ports plans local debt market comeback after 17 months, bankers say
Adani Ports plans local debt market comeback after 17 months, bankers say Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Brazil’s Merchant Navy Fund approves R$6.6b for Rio de Janeiro’s maritime industry
Brazil’s Merchant Navy Fund approves R$6.6b for Rio de Janeiro’s maritime industry Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Berth upgrade set for Pevek Seaport in Russia’s Far East
Berth upgrade set for Pevek Seaport in Russia’s Far East Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Chinese ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to Australian ownership
Chinese ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to Australian ownership Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Supplies from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant curbed by lack of tankers, source says
Supplies from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant curbed by lack of tankers, source says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Corps work plan includes $131M for Houston Ship Channel
Corps work plan includes $131M for Houston Ship Channel At the May 20 meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, chairman Ric Campo reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) FY 2025 work plan includes $33 million allocated to the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, known as Project 11, construction…
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Port of Amsterdam inks “green hydrogen” shipping corridor MOU with Canada’s Newfoundland Government
Port of Amsterdam inks “green hydrogen” shipping corridor MOU with Canada’s Newfoundland Government Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Ports of Indiana hosts trade mission by Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Ports of Indiana hosts trade mission by Port of Antwerp-Bruges Ports of Indiana yesterday welcomed a delegation led by Belgium’s Port of Antwerp-Bruges on a trade mission exploring economic opportunities and new container shipments between the U.S. Midwest and European markets. The day’s events included a tour of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the future site…
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Deutsche ReGas lands taxpayer funding for Lubmin hydrogen project
Deutsche ReGas lands taxpayer funding for Lubmin hydrogen project Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port of Antwerp’s operations impacted by nationwide strike
Port of Antwerp’s operations impacted by nationwide strike Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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DP World to invest $2.5b in infrastructure projects on four continents
DP World to invest $2.5b in infrastructure projects on four continents Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Galveston LNG Bunker Port aims for 2027 opening
Galveston LNG Bunker Port aims for 2027 opening The Texas-based Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) is now fully permitted for construction, having received final authorizations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard. On completion, the facility will be the first dedicated LNG marine bunkering port on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Pilot…
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Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand
Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port of Long Beach braces for double digit decline in May numbers
Port of Long Beach braces for double digit decline in May numbers Following its strongest April on record and 11 consecutive months of cargo increases, the Port of Long Beach says that it is preparing for a double-digit decline for shipments in May due to tariffs – and retaliatory tariffs – that were paused earlier…
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Construction underway on new automated terminal at Shanghai Port
Construction underway on new automated terminal at Shanghai Port Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Peru’s Shougang Hierro halts operations after port infrastructure collapse
Peru’s Shougang Hierro halts operations after port infrastructure collapse Reuters Go to baird maritime
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DP World to help expand Dominican Republic’s Caucedo Port under $760m deal
DP World to help expand Dominican Republic’s Caucedo Port under $760m deal Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Fire-damaged CLdN Ro-Ro cleared to resume operational sailings
Fire-damaged CLdN Ro-Ro cleared to resume operational sailings Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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China/Brazil discuss rail line from Chancay port (Peru) to Brazil territory
China/Brazil discuss rail line from Chancay port (Peru) to Brazil territory Reuters Go to baird maritime
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India directs ports, terminals and shipyards to increase security as hostilities rise with Pakistan
India directs ports, terminals and shipyards to increase security as hostilities rise with Pakistan Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Nigeria’s Renaissance halts oil output via pipeline after spill
Nigeria’s Renaissance halts oil output via pipeline after spill Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port Canaveral to invest $500m in facilities upgrades
Port Canaveral to invest $500m in facilities upgrades Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Syria signs new 30-year deal with CMA CGM for Latakia port concession
Syria signs new 30-year deal with CMA CGM for Latakia port concession Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Expansion works begin to double capacity at Maputo container terminal
Expansion works begin to double capacity at Maputo container terminal Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Indian Oil signs five-year LNG deal with Trafigura
Indian Oil signs five-year LNG deal with Trafigura Reuters Go to baird maritime
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USCG spot checks at Port of NYNJ find undeclared hazardous materials
USCG spot checks at Port of NYNJ find undeclared hazardous materials Coast Guard Sector New York personnel conducted three warehouse spot checks at the Port of New York and New Jersey this week, uncovering a 60% deficiency rate in hazardous material compliance. The targeted inspections, driven by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) container screening data,…
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Origin Energy slips as revenue from Australia Pacific LNG project falls
Origin Energy slips as revenue from Australia Pacific LNG project falls Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Firefighting effort following deadly Iranian port blast could last 20 days, local official claims
Firefighting effort following deadly Iranian port blast could last 20 days, local official claims Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Woodside exercises final investment decision on Louisiana LNG export terminal project
Woodside exercises final investment decision on Louisiana LNG export terminal project Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Iran port blast death toll reaches 70
Iran port blast death toll reaches 70 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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China says CK Hutchison’s ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review
China says CK Hutchison’s ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port Canaveral sets new cruise passenger movements record
Port Canaveral sets new cruise passenger movements record Port Canaveral, Fla., set a new monthly record for most cruise passenger movements when it hosted 925,994 guests in March, eclipsing the last year’s March passenger counts by 16%. Fueled by the busiest month in its history, Port Canaveral, the world’s second busiest cruise port, is also…
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Moroccan Energy Minister says country to begin tendering process for LNG terminal
Moroccan Energy Minister says country to begin tendering process for LNG terminal Reuters Go to baird maritime
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SC Ports completes Wando Welch Terminal upgrades
SC Ports completes Wando Welch Terminal upgrades The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) reports the completion of a key infrastructure project at its busiest container terminal, the Wando Welch Terminal in the Port of Charleston. It can now once again handle three mega containerships simultaneously at any tide, providing expedited logistics and consistent fluidity…
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China complains about US tariffs via state-owned COSCO Shipping
China complains about US tariffs via state-owned COSCO Shipping Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US military strikes terrorist-controlled Ras Isa fuel port; Houthis claim casualties
US military strikes terrorist-controlled Ras Isa fuel port; Houthis claim casualties Reuters Go to baird maritime