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Monday, September 25, 2023
Container vessel approaching the terminal at the Port of Savannah, Georgia
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Ports Brace for Potential Government Shutdown

Port interests in the United States should monitor the potential of a partial or full government shut down as House Republicans fail to come to terms on a

September 25, 2023
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Vineyard Wind wind turbine leaves New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind.
Offshore

Report Reveals Critical Need for Investment in U.S. Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure

The U.S. offshore wind industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, but a shortage of port infrastructure capacity threatens its progress and its ability to

September 25, 2023
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Port of New Orleans
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St. Louis ‘Ag’ Ports Get Behind New Orleans Container Terminal Development

The St. Louis regional ports and the St. Louis Regional Freightway are throwing their support behind the development of the Louisiana International Terminal

September 20, 2023
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Port of Durban south africa.File photo: Shutterstock/michaeljung
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Transnet CEO Gets Removal Call From Port Of Durban

By Antony Sguazzin (Bloomberg) –The business chamber of Durban, home to Africa’s biggest port, has demanded the removal of top management at

September 17, 2023
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
A satellite image shows port facilities in the aftermath of the floods in Derna. Photo Maxar?Technologies/Handout via REUTERS.
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Libya’s Oil Production Remains Unaffected By Deadly Floods

By Hatem Mohareb (Bloomberg) –Libya’s state oil company said there has been no disruption to crude output following a storm that unleashed deadly

September 16, 2023
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles
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Port of Los Angeles Marks Return to Cargo Volume Growth

The Port of Los Angeles saw a 3% increase in cargo volumes in August compared to the same period last year, marking the port’s first monthly

September 15, 2023
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A containership at the Port of Long Beach
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Port of Long Beach Sees Modest Start to Peak Shipping Season

Peak shipping season got off to a modest start at the Port of Long Beach. The port has reported handling 682,312 TEUs last month, making for a 15.4% decline

September 13, 2023
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Monday, September 11, 2023
The shipping ports of Los Angeles (top left) and Long Beach are seen from the window of a commercial aircraft over Long Beach, California, U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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West Coast Container Ports Regain Some Market Share with Labor Situation Resolved

U.S. container import volumes increased slightly in August compared to the previous month, consistent pre-pandemic peak-season patterns, according to Descartes

September 11, 2023
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Grain warehouses heavily damaged by a Russian drone attack are seen at a compound of a port on the Danube, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine August 16, 2023. Press Service of the Operational Command South of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via REUTERS
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Russian Drone Attack Hits Danube Port Infrastructure – Ukraine

Sept 3 (Reuters) – Russian drones hit Danube River port infrastructure that is critical to Ukraine’s grain exports, injuring at least two people

September 3, 2023
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Saturday, September 2, 2023
The world’s first green methanol fueled container ship has bunkered in the Port of Rotterdam, taking on OCI HyFuels green methanol for the final leg of its maiden voyage. Photo credit: OCI Global
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Ports In Europe Lure Investors Into Clean Energy Gateway Plan

By Sofia Gerace Sep 2, 2023 (Bloomberg) –Ports in Europe are racing to win a key role in the bloc’s ambitious climate strategy as they try to

September 2, 2023
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Friday, September 1, 2023
GCT New York on Staten Island, New York. Credit: Global Container Terminals
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CMA CGM Finalizes Terminals Acquisition at Port of New York and New Jersey

CMA CGM has closed on its acquisition to acquire two key container terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey, expanding the French shipping

September 1, 2023
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
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West Coast Dockworkers Approve New 6-Year Labor Contract

Dockworkers on the U.S. West Coast have voted to ratify a tentative contract agreement reached in June with port employers represented by the Pacific Maritime

August 31, 2023
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Friday, August 25, 2023
The Port of Savannah’s latest order of ship-to-shore cranes transits the Savannah River channel aboard the BigLift Barentsz on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Savannah, Ga. Credit: GPB Photo/Stephen B. Morton
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New All-Electric Container Cranes Arrive at Port of Savannah

Four new Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes arrived at the Port of Savannah on Thursday, part of $1.9 billion in infrastructure

August 25, 2023
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
An illustration of Crowley's Salem Wind Services Terminal in Salem, Massachusetts. Illustration credit: Crowley
Offshore

Morgan Stanley and Crowley Join Forces to Develop Offshore Wind Ports

Morgan Stanley and Crowley have formed a joint venture to develop port infrastructure to support the offshore wind energy industry in the U.S. The aim of the

August 24, 2023
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maersk ship docking at port of oakland
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American Waterways Operators Slams California Emissions Amendments, Citing Safety Concerns for Mariners

California Governor Urged to Address Safety and Viability Issues in Proposed CHC Rule Amendments In a plea to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Jennifer A.

August 24, 2023
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Port of New York and New Jersey Green Lights CMA CGM’s Takeover of Two Key Container Terminals
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Port of New York and New Jersey Green Lights CMA CGM’s Takeover of Two Key Container Terminals

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has agreed to amend leases held by Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT) at two key container terminals in New

August 23, 2023
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Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles
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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volumes Fall 27% in July

The Port of Los Angeles moved 684,291 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July as cargo volumes declined 27% compared to last year’s record month.

August 23, 2023
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
An aerial view of a container terminal at Port Houston
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Port Houston Has Busiest July on Record as Peers Disappoint

As ports across the country grapple with falling cargo volumes, Port Houston is marking its busiest July on record as both imports and exports gained over last

August 22, 2023
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Offshore drilling rig photo via Shutterstock / James Jones Jr
Offshore

Namibia Plans $2.1 Billion Port Expansion For Oil Developments

By Kaula Nhongo (Bloomberg) –Namibia is seeking private investment for a 40 billion Namibian dollar ($2.1 billion) port infrastructure expansion

August 19, 2023
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Friday, August 11, 2023
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
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Record 8 Tons of Cocaine Seized at Port of Rotterdam

AMSTERDAM, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Customs officials in Rotterdam seized a shipment of more than 8,000 kg (16,635 pounds) of cocaine

August 11, 2023
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