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Thursday, August 31, 2023
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

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
Shipping

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
Shipping

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
The CMA CGM Marco Polo passes under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, to enter New York Harbor as seen from Brooklyn, New York
Ports

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.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
Shipping

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
Ports

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
Ports

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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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Mirror Pre-Pandemic Levels

U.S. container imports climbed more than 5% last month, in-line with more typical peak shipping season levels before the pandemic’s impact on trade,

August 9, 2023
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Port Houston's Bayport Container terminal aerial
Ports

Port Houston Celebrates Wharf 6 Project Completion

Port Houston has celebrated the completion of its Wharf 6 upgrades, part of its Bayport Container Terminal expansion project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held

August 8, 2023
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Saturday, August 5, 2023
ILWU Canada Votes To Accept Port Labor Agreement
Ports

ILWU Canada Votes To Accept Port Labor Agreement

by David Ljunggren (Reuters) – Dock workers in western Canada voted to accept an improved labor contract after a month-long dispute that

August 5, 2023
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Canada Dock Workers’ Union, Employers Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Strike
Shipping

Canada Dock Workers’ Union, Employers Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Strike

By David Ljunggren and Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) – A dock workers’ union on Canada’s West Coast and port employers have

August 1, 2023
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Saturday, July 29, 2023
Longshoremen with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) hold a rally during their strike at Canada's busiest port of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 9, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
Ports

Canada Dockworkers Renew Strike Threat With Rejection Of Contract

By Derek Decloet Jul 29, 2023 (Bloomberg) –Dockworkers on Canada’s west coast raised the possibility of a renewed labor disruption at the

July 29, 2023
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port of antwerp
Ports

Europe Faces ‘Difficult Decade’ Against US, China, Port CEO Says

By Jorge Valero Jul 29, 2023 (Bloomberg) — Europe’s car and chemical makers are at risk of losing competitiveness to China and the US as both

July 29, 2023
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Monday, July 24, 2023
An illustration of the Rio Grande LNG’s 984-acre facility courtesy Port of Brownsville/NextDecade
Shipping

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock to Proceed with Largest Project in its 133-Year History

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has received a Notice to Proceed for improvements to the Brownsville ship channel to enhance

July 24, 2023
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A grain warehouse destroyed by a Russian drone strike is seen in a sea port, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa Region, Ukraine July 24, 2023. Press Service of the the Operational Command South of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/ Photo Handout via REUTERS
Ports

Russian Drones Attack Danube Grain Terminal

By Olena Harmash (Reuters) – Russia destroyed Ukrainian grain warehouses on the Danube River in a drone attack on Monday,

July 24, 2023
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
British Columbia Dockworker Strike Resumes as Wage Deal Falls Through
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British Columbia Dockworker Strike Resumes as Wage Deal Falls Through

By Nia Williams July 18 (Reuters) – Dock workers at ports along Canada’s Pacific coast rejected a tentative four-year wage deal agreed

July 18, 2023
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Monday, July 17, 2023
Port of Durban south africa.File photo: Shutterstock/michaeljung
Shipping

Biggest African Port to Be Partially Privatized

By Antony Sguazzin (Bloomberg) — Africa’s biggest harbor will be partly owned and operated by the Philippines’ International Container Terminal

July 17, 2023
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Friday, July 14, 2023
Port of Richards Bay Partially Shut Over Environmental Concerns
Shipping

Port of Richards Bay Partially Shut Over Environmental Concerns

The Port of Richards Bay, South Africa’s largest cargo port, is facing a partial shutdown due to environmental management issues. The Transnet National

July 14, 2023
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