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Thursday, February 24, 2022
Houston Ship Channel
Ports

Port Of Houston Sees New High in Ship Count as Congestion Worsens In The US

By Kevin Varley (Bloomberg) The number of container ships waiting at the ports of Houston and Charleston, South Carolina, reached new pandemic highs as

February 24, 2022
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind container cranes at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
Ports

Narrow Window to Clear Congested Southern California Ports Hinges on Demand Waning

By Laura Curtis (Bloomberg) — The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before

February 22, 2022
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Saturday, February 19, 2022
Congestion At U.S. And Canadian Ports Have Exacerbated French Fry Shortage
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Congestion At U.S. And Canadian Ports Have Exacerbated French Fry Shortage

By Ann Koh(Bloomberg) Southeast Asian fast-food chains are being hit by a shortage of French fries as supply-chain snarls slow shipments of the frozen

February 19, 2022
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Friday, February 18, 2022
China Port Delays Slow Shipments From Iron Ore to Electronics
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China Port Delays Slow Shipments From Iron Ore to Electronics

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — Port congestion in China is slowing the delivery of everything from iron ore to electronics, forcing companies to rely

February 18, 2022
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Cargo Increase in January

The Port of Los Angeles has reported processing 865,595 TEU in January, making for a 3.6% increase compared to one year ago. The January volume marks the first

February 17, 2022
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CMA CGM Picked to Rebuild and Operate Beirut Terminal Damaged By Chemical Explosion
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CMA CGM Picked to Rebuild and Operate Beirut Terminal Damaged By Chemical Explosion

BEIRUT, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Lebanon has awarded France’s CMA CGM CMACG.UL a contract to develop and operate the container

February 17, 2022
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Gasoline tanker at terminal. Photo Shutterstock
Ports

US Tanker Ports Seek Alternatives to Russian Oil

By Lucia Kassai (Bloomberg) Some U.S. producers of gasoline that have relied on imports of Russian oil are looking for alternative supplies amid heightened

February 17, 2022
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Monday, February 14, 2022
FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are seen at the container terminal of the port of Oakland, California, U.S., October 28, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Ports

Some Relief Expected for Congested Retail Ports as Import Growth Moderates -NRF

Imports at the nation’s busiest container ports are expected to grow modestly during the first half of 2022, but continued high volumes will keep up pressure

February 14, 2022
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Thursday, February 10, 2022
Port of Long Beach Snaps Losing Streak with Record-Setting January
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Port of Long Beach Snaps Losing Streak with Record-Setting January

The Port of Long Beach has kicked off 2022 reporting its busiest January on record, ending a four-month streak of declines amid a historic pandemic-fueled

February 10, 2022
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Another Record Month for Port of Savannah as Shipping Logjam Eases
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Another Record Month for Port of Savannah as Shipping Logjam Eases

Georgia Ports Authority’s Port of Savannah handled a record 479,700 TEU in January as capacity improvements and “pop-up” container yards have

February 9, 2022
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
DP World Reports Nearly 10% TEU Growth in 2021
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DP World Reports Nearly 10% TEU Growth in 2021

Dubai-based ports operator DP World reported nearly 10% higher volumes in 2021 with strong volume growth across just about all regions. DP World reported

February 8, 2022
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Abu Dhabi Ports Stock Surges After $1.1 Billion Share Sale
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Abu Dhabi Ports Stock Surges After $1.1 Billion Share Sale

By Julia Fioretti and Verity Ratcliffe (Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi Ports rose as much as 17% on its trading debut after a 4 billion dirham ($1.1 billion)

February 8, 2022
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Calcasieu Pass LNG
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US Opens New LNG Export Terminal At Calcasieu Pass, Louisiana

By Sergio Chapa (Bloomberg) The Greek-flagged ship Yiannis has arrived at Venture Global LNG’s Calcasieu Pass export terminal in Louisiana as the company

February 8, 2022
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Monday, February 7, 2022
UK Coastline
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82% Of The UK’s Coastal Infrastructure Is In Trouble

by Komali Kantamaneni (TheConversation) Erosion is constantly reshaping coastlines as land is swept into the sea, sometimes along with buildings and

February 7, 2022
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

Rotterdam Ranks as Europe’s Top Carbon Polluting Port, NGO Says

T&E’s ranking of Europe’s ports by carbon emissions puts the spotlight on ports to do more to clean up shipping while industry profits soar. Rotterdam

February 2, 2022
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Brexit Boon for Belfast Harbour
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Brexit Boon for Belfast Harbour

By Morwenna Coniam (Bloomberg) — Northern Ireland’s main port enjoyed a record year in 2021 as the U.K.’s departure from the European Union created

February 1, 2022
Total Views: 1477

Monday, January 31, 2022
port of los angeles
Environment

Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai Launch ‘Green Shipping Corridor’ to Reduce Emissions from One of the World’s Busiest Trade Routes

The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Shanghai have announced a partnership to create a “first-of-its-kind” green shipping corridor in a bid to

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1398

DP World Kicks Off Construction on Congo’s First Deepwater Port
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DP World Kicks Off Construction on Congo’s First Deepwater Port

KINSHASA, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday launched the construction of the country’s first

January 31, 2022
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Sunday, January 30, 2022
Port Of Oakland To Get New Container Yard For Agricultural Exports
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Port Of Oakland To Get New Container Yard For Agricultural Exports

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Jan 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Sunday it will help fund a new container yard for agricultural

January 30, 2022
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Friday, January 28, 2022
Port Houston Handles Record 3.5 Million TEUs in 2021
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Port Houston Handles Record 3.5 Million TEUs in 2021

Port Houston, the busiest container port along the Gulf Coast, has reported handling a record 3.5 million TEUs in 2021, surpassing its previous record set in

January 28, 2022
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