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Thursday, October 24, 2024
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After Veto, Maritime Industry Turns to EPA to Reject California’s Controversial Commercial Harbor Craft Rule

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and several maritime labor unions have jointly petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny

October 24, 2024
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Baltimore’s Dundalk Marine Terminal Set for $31 Million Upgrade

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $30,906,076 to rehabilitate the Dundalk Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore. The investment, part of a

October 23, 2024
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UK Warns Russia’s Black Sea Port Attacks Put Global Food Security at Risk

(Bloomberg) — An increase in Russian attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure in recent weeks threatens food shipments to destinations from Gaza to

October 23, 2024
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Leatherman Terminal Reopening Fuels SC Ports’ Massive 8% Container Surge in September

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has reported an impressive 8% year-over-year increase in container volumes for September 2024, marking a robust start to the

October 23, 2024
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Monday, October 21, 2024
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MSC Snaps Up Brazilian Shipping Powerhouse in a $765M Deal

SAO PAULO/BENGALURU, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Investment holding company Ocean Wilsons OCN.L has agreed to sell its 56.47% stake in Brazilian unit Wilson

October 21, 2024
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U.S. Arctic Presence Falters as Nome Deepwater Port Solicitation Canceled

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Efforts to expand U.S. Arctic capabilities face another setback. The long-discussed expansion of the port of Nome to create the

October 21, 2024
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Saturday, October 19, 2024
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New China-Backed Megaport Set to Transform South American Trade

LIMA, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Peru’s massive Chancay port, which authorities hope will become a major shipping hub for South

October 19, 2024
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Friday, October 18, 2024
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Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Just Smashed Pandemic-Era Cargo Volumes

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have closed their busiest quarters on record, surpassing even the volumes achieved during the pandemic-driven surge, as

October 18, 2024
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Cargo Rush: The Port of Long Beach Just Had Its Busiest Quarter Ever

The Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest September on record last month, capping off its most active quarter on record driven by a surge in holiday-related

October 18, 2024
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Baltimore’s Coal Exports Roar Back to Life After Bridge Collapse

Coal exports from the Port of Baltimore have made a remarkable recovery following a complete halt in shipments earlier this year due to the collapse of the

October 17, 2024
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Tasmania Secures Hobart as Long-Term Home for Australia’s Antarctic Icebreaker

The Australian Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has solidified Tasmania’s future as the strategic home port for the nation’s newest

October 16, 2024
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Monday, October 14, 2024
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Hurricane Milton: Florida Injects $9.5 Million into SeaPort Manatee Recovery

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $9.5 million emergency funding package for SeaPort Manatee, aiming to accelerate the port’s recovery in the

October 14, 2024
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London Gateway Set to Become Britain’s Largest Container Port with $1.3 Billion Expansion

Global logistics giant DP World has unveiled plans for a £1 billion (US $1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway, aiming to transform it into Britain’s

October 14, 2024
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
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DP World’s UK Port Investment Is Going Ahead

LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Port and logistics firm DP World is going ahead with a 1 billion pound ($1.3 billion) investment in its London

October 13, 2024
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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Port of Tampa Shuts Down: Will Hurricane Milton Push Biden To Sign Jones Act Waiver and Deploy Relief Ships?

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s west coast, the maritime community braces for a devastating blow. Maritime historian Sal Mercogliano‘s

October 9, 2024
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Short-Lived U.S. Port Strike Unlikely to Slow Import Surge

Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to stay elevated this month, despite last week’s labor strike that halted operations at East and Gulf

October 8, 2024
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Who Is Harold Daggett? The Man Behind The Longshoremen Union

By Brooke Sutherland, Josh Wingrove and Laura Curtis (Bloomberg) — When the history books are written about the fate of longshoremen in the US, few

October 6, 2024
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Levels At Amazon Port Hits 122-year Low Amid Drought

By Bruno Kelly and Jake Spring MANAUS, Brazil, Oct 4 (Reuters) – The river port in the Amazon rainforest’s largest city of Manaus on Friday hit

October 5, 2024
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Tentative Agreement Reached to End U.S. Port Strike

U.S. dockworkers and port operators have reached a tentative agreement to end a three-day strike that disrupted port operations at U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coast

October 3, 2024
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Florida Governor DeSantis Deploys National Guard to Ports Amid Longshoremen Strike

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced plans to deploy the Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard to ports affected by the ongoing International

October 3, 2024
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