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gCaptain’s full coverage of global ports and the international ports and terminals industry.


Sunday, July 24, 2022
World’s Key Workers Threaten To Hit Economy Where It Will Hurt
Shipping

World’s Key Workers Threaten To Hit Economy Where It Will Hurt

By Augusta Saraiva and Bryce Baschuk Jul 24, 2022 (Bloomberg) –The pandemic has put unprecedented strain on global supply chains -– and also

July 24, 2022
Total Views: 3746

FBI Cyber-security agent
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Port of LA Fights 40 Million Cyber Attacks Every Month

by John Konrad (gCaptain) The Port of Los Angeles is the victim of approximately 40 million cyber attacks per month, mostly from Europe and Russia including

July 24, 2022
Total Views: 4813

Saturday, July 9, 2022
Trucks At Port Of LA
Ports

California Truckers in Gig-Work Legal Limbo, Risking Supply Chains

By Augusta Saraiva and Ngai Yeung (Bloomberg) –About 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in

July 9, 2022
Total Views: 3952

Sunday, June 19, 2022
DP World, Mawani Sign 30-Yr Agreement To Build Logistics Park At Jeddah Islamic Port
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DP World, Mawani Sign 30-Yr Agreement To Build Logistics Park At Jeddah Islamic Port

June 19, 2022–DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) today announced the signing of a 30-year agreement with an investment value of more than

June 19, 2022
Total Views: 1134

Saturday, May 28, 2022
Colombo Port, Sri Lanka. Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)
Ports

Ships Divert to India As Sri Lanka Crisis Slows Colombo Port

By Ann Koh and Anusha Ondaatjie (Bloomberg) –Sri Lanka’s political turmoil is prompting some shipping lines to detour to Indian ports instead of

May 28, 2022
Total Views: 1759

Saturday, March 5, 2022
Russian FSRU LNG FPSO
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Russian Energy Is Entering UK Ports Despite Ban

by Kate Holton and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) Energy supplies originating from Russia were still being delivered to Britain on Friday after some dock workers at

March 5, 2022
Total Views: 17455

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
EU Parliment Ship Protests
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EU May Close All European Ports To Russian Ships

By Jonathan Saul (Reuters) – European Union countries are considering a ban on Russian ships entering the bloc’s ports, aiming to tighten sea

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 2094

Sunday, February 27, 2022
wheat bulk ship
Ports

Ukraine Port Closure Threatens Global Crop Supply

By Salma El Wardany, Áine Quinn and Abdel Latif Wahba Feb 27, 2022, (Bloomberg) –Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is rippling through global crop

February 27, 2022
Total Views: 2200

Saturday, January 15, 2022
port of los angeles-long beach. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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Unattended Cargo Containers Are Easy Targets For Looters

By Augusta Saraiva (Bloomberg) –As many Americans worry about empty shelves and delayed packages, looters are taking advantage of the inflow of

January 15, 2022
Total Views: 3656

Saturday, December 4, 2021
Cargo ship Guangdong Port
Maritime Security Incidents

Lithuania’s Goods Barred From Entering Chinese Ports

By Milda Seputyte (Bloomberg) –Lithuania’s dispute with China escalated after local media reported that goods from some of its companies were

December 4, 2021
Total Views: 3050

Sunday, November 28, 2021
Saudi Prince Announces Oxagon, The World’s Largest Floating Industrial Complex
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Saudi Prince Announces Oxagon, The World’s Largest Floating Industrial Complex

By Vivian Nereim (Bloomberg) –Saudi Arabia’s high-tech “Neom” mega-project plans to expand a tiny local port into a trade and manufacturing

November 28, 2021
Total Views: 8912

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
port of los angeles-long beach. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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Major California Ports Continue To Delay Fees For Lingering Containers

By Augusta Saraiva (Bloomberg) –California’s ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach delayed charging fines on containers that sit on the docks for

November 24, 2021
Total Views: 989

Saturday, November 20, 2021
Hong Kong Port
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Port Congestion Eases in Asia While U.S. Battles Import Deluge

By Kevin Varley and Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) –Asia’s largest ports are showing signs that congestion is easing ahead of the holiday season, a

November 20, 2021
Total Views: 975

Sunday, November 14, 2021
Biden Names Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu To Oversee Infrastructure Plan
News

Biden Names Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu To Oversee Infrastructure Plan

By Steve Holland and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden named former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to oversee

November 14, 2021
Total Views: 1801

Abu Dhabi Ports Group Reports Strong Revenue Growth
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Abu Dhabi Ports Group Reports Strong Revenue Growth

Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, reporting revenue growth of 22% year-on-year to AED 2.791

November 14, 2021
Total Views: 721

Monday, November 1, 2021
Port Sudan
Maritime Security Incidents

Port Sudan Reopens After Military Blockade

by Khalid Abdelaziz (Reuters) A tribal group announced on Monday it would temporarily lift a six-week blockade on Sudan’s main seaport, a week after the

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 1183

Sunday, October 31, 2021
DP World To Develop Seaports In Indonesia
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DP World To Develop Seaports In Indonesia

By Tassia Sipahutar (Bloomberg) –Indonesia’s newly established wealth fund signed an agreement with Dubai port operator DP World to develop

October 31, 2021
Total Views: 1149

Sunday, October 24, 2021
Tankers Are Denied Entry Into Sudan’s Territorial Waters
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Tankers Are Denied Entry Into Sudan’s Territorial Waters

DUBAI, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Sudan decided to halt the entry of vessels carrying fuel into its territorial waters to avoid incurring fines due to delays in

October 24, 2021
Total Views: 1667

Sunday, October 10, 2021
Port Sudan
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Port Sudan Three Week Long Blockade Causes Shortages Of Wheat And Fuel Oil

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – A three-week blockade of Sudan’s main port by tribal protesters is causing shortages of wheat and fuel oil for power

October 10, 2021
Total Views: 1213

Sunday, October 3, 2021
Port Sudan Blockade Causes Shortage of Essential Goods
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Port Sudan Blockade Causes Shortage of Essential Goods

CAIRO, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Sudan is about to run out of essential medicine, fuel and wheat after political protests forced the closure of Port Sudan, the

October 3, 2021
Total Views: 2302