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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Ships waiting to be loaded with iron ore are seen at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland.REUTERS/David Gray
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Western Australia’s Ports Reopen After Tropical Cyclone Zelia

SYDNEY, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Western Australia’s ports of Dampier and Varanus Island reopened, the ports’ operator said, after Tropical

February 15, 2025
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iranian crude supertanker
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Texas Oil Export Port To Get Trump Team’s Blessing

By Ari Natter and Jennifer A. Dlouhy Feb 14, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration planned to “move

February 15, 2025
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Containership at the Port of Long Beach
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Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge

The Port of Long Beach achieved its strongest January performance on record and second-busiest month ever as retailers rushed to move cargo ahead of

February 13, 2025
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Port of Brunswick
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Port of Brunswick Becomes Nation’s Busiest Auto and Heavy Equipment Port in 2024

The Port of Brunswick‘s Colonel’s Island Terminal has emerged as the United States’ leading port for automotive and heavy equipment cargo,

February 12, 2025
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
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GAO Report: Coast Guard Faces Critical Cybersecurity Gaps in $5.4 Trillion Maritime Transportation System

The U.S. Maritime Transportation System (MTS), handling over $5.4 trillion in annual goods and services, faces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid

February 11, 2025
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Sunday, February 2, 2025
A drone view of Oia, on the island of Santorini.REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/File Photo
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Greece’s Tourism Ports On Alert After Seismic Activity

ATHENS, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the Aegean tourist island of Santorini, advising

February 2, 2025
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
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Georgia Ports Authority Reports Strong Growth, Major Infrastructure Expansion in Early 2025

Port of Savannah handled over 2.8 million TEUs in the second half of 2024, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year, the Georgia Port Authority

January 28, 2025
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
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Port of Los Angeles Hits Second-Best Year in 2024

The Port of Los Angeles processed over 10.3 million container units in 2024, marking a nearly 20% increase from the previous year and securing its position as

January 23, 2025
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
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Port of Long Beach Shatters Record with 9.6 Million TEUs in 2024

The Port of Long Beach set a new record in 2024, handling 9.6 million cargo containers without any disruptions or backlogs. The record performance represents a

January 22, 2025
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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Ships waiting to be loaded with iron ore are seen at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland.REUTERS/David Gray
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Cyclone Warning Closes Additional Ports In Western Australia’s Pilbara

By Jason Gale Jan 18, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Pilbara Ports Authority closed the Ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Varanus Island and Cape Preston West late

January 19, 2025
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
port hedland Photo credit: Pilbara Ports Authority
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Australia Shuts Its Biggest Iron Ore Port On Cyclone Threat

By Paul-Alain Hunt Jan 17, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Australia’s largest iron ore export hub Port Hedland has been closed as a tropical cyclone develops

January 18, 2025
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are stacked for storage at Wando Welch Terminal operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S. May 10, 2018. Picture taken May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo
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Tariff Jitters Drive U.S. Import Rush from China

U.S. imports from China finished the year strong after some companies stockpiled shipments of apparel, toys, furniture and electronics ahead of President-elect

January 15, 2025
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Port of Gothenburg vehicle terminal
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Take Over Terminal Operations at Scandinavia’s Largest Vehicle Port

Olso-based roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced a strategic expansion of its logistics services with plans to assume

January 14, 2025
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Monday, January 13, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Docked cargo ships are loaded with shipping containers at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S., July 12, 2023.
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Port Strike Averted, But U.S. Import Surge Expected to Continue

A potential crisis at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted as the International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached

January 13, 2025
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Friday, January 10, 2025
DP World Hits 100 Million TEU Milestone
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DP World Hits 100 Million TEU Milestone

UAE-based DP World has reached a significant milestone in global shipping, surpassing 100 million TEUs of container handling capacity across its worldwide

January 10, 2025
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Thursday, January 9, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida
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ILA Union Gives Trump ‘Full Credit’ for Helping Secure Labor Contract with Port Employers

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is crediting President-elect Donald Trump with helping to secure a landmark six-year master contract

January 9, 2025
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Port workers from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) participate in a strike in the Virginia International Gateway in Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S., October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
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ILA and USMX Reach Six-Year Contract Agreement, Averting U.S. Port Crisis

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have successfully negotiated a tentative six-year Master

January 8, 2025
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Monday, January 6, 2025
ILA picketers wearing orange safety shirts and carrying ILA signs with port cranes in the background
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Reality Check: Inside the Debate Over Automation at America’s Ports

Ongoing side discussions prior to the much-anticipated January 7th meeting between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States

January 6, 2025
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Sunday, January 5, 2025
China Seeks to Bolster Ports and Aviation Hubs in Western Regions
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China Seeks to Bolster Ports and Aviation Hubs in Western Regions

China said on Sunday it would launch 15 measures to bolster the development of its western provinces with the construction of logistical infrastructure such

January 5, 2025
Total Views: 1299

Thursday, January 2, 2025
Containership at the Port of Long Beach
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US Dockworkers, Port Employers Set to Restart Talks Next Week

Leaders from a US dockworkers’ union and the group that represents their employers are set to resume contract talks on Jan. 7 as the threat of a strike

January 2, 2025
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