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Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), ICTSI’s automated container terminal at the Port of Melbourne, has started work on a Phase 3B expansion that will lift the terminal’s annual capacity to …

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a major transhipment hub in Malaysia, is returning to normal operations following a cyber incident that temporarily suspended container terminal operations. According to local media …

Kalmar has passed 1,000 hybrid straddle carrier sales worldwide, with Patrick Terminals’ latest order taking it across the line as the technology continues to gain ground in container terminals. As …

On 14 September, Enstructure and the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) marked the groundbreaking of the Delaware Container Terminal (DCT) in Wilmington. Following a multi-year planning and development phase, the …

The signing of the letter of intent between Port Polska and the city of Kielce. Poland’s largest infrastructure project, Port Polska, formerly known as CPK, and the city of Kielce …

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More than one in 10 cargo transport units inspected in 2025 were found to have safety deficiencies, highlighting persistent weaknesses in how cargo is packed, declared and secured for sea …

Over three months of record container throughput the Port of Los Angeles is turning 12,000 TEU vessel calls in 3.7 days. “That’s the best in my memory during the past …

UAE-based Gulftainer has signed a binding agreement to invest in Suksawat Terminal on Thailand’s Chao Phraya River. The investment marks the company’s entry into Thailand. Located south of Bangkok in …

Lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles on board are suspected to have caused the fire that destroyed the Felicity Ace and its cargo of 4,000 vehicles in 2022. The World Shipping …

German liner company Hapag-Lloyd announced that it has signed an agreement with DP World to “expand and further strengthen their long-standing cooperation in Africa.” Under the deal, Hapag-Lloyd has secured …

DP World has begun construction on a €50m expansion of its chemicals logistics hub in Wolfenbüttel, Germany. The investment will add a 30,000sqm warehouse for lithium-ion battery storage and a …

Cavotec and EVIAS have entered into a distribution agreement to bring EVIAS’ automatic ground-based charging technology to ports worldwide. The technology enables electric vehicles to charge while driving. Under the …

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People on the Move: New COO for Kalmar, CEOs appointed at Ports America, GPA and CMP New CEOs and senior executives have taken up positions across the ports, terminals, shipping …

Bluecore Energy is headquartered at POLB, where it is developing its first maritime nuclear energy system Long Beach-based startup Bluecore Energy has closed a US$50m seed financing round to accelerate …

WorldCargo News is welcoming the industry back to the Shore Power Summit. Early bird registration is now open for the second edition of the event, which will take place in …

China’s Qingdao Hisea Heavy-Duty Machinery Co. (HHMC) has delivered five automated rail-mounted gantry (ARMG) cranes to Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in China. The five cranes were shipped to the port on September …

Asyad Group has signed an agreement with Moon Rock Research & Development LLC (MRD) to assess the feasibility of installing onshore power supply (OPS) for vessels at its ports, with …

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Transnet has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026, reporting “improved operational performance, stronger cash generation and continued progress in implementing its reform and growth agenda.” …

French shipping company CMA CGM has broken ground on a US$100m expansion of its container terminal at the Port of Beirut that will more than double its annual handling capacity …

Houthi fighters marching during a campaign to mobilize more fighters amid an offensive against Saudi-backed government troops, in Sana'a, Yemen, 10 September 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB Houthi forces have reportedly seized …

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Maersk has introduced an emergency freight charge of US$1,800 per 20ft dry container and US$3,000 per 40ft dry container for existing bookings and cargo in transit to or from ports …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has received a Letter of Award to develop and operate two dry bulk berths at Paradip Port in Odisha, India. Located in a …

DP World and its Manila-based partner Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have commissioned six hybrid RTG cranes at Manila South Harbour, bringing the terminal’s RTG fleet to 29 units. Built by …

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Sea-Intelligence has published an analysis revealing a high degree of network specialisation among the carrier alliances on the Asia–Europe and Transpacific trades. According to the maritime research platform, rather than …

A temperature rise has been detected on the decks of the fire-damaged Ro-Ro vessel Min Jiang Kou during salvage operations in Panamanian waters. The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) said the …

The recently inaugurated APM Terminals Suape welcomed its first vessel on September 1, marking the start of commercial operations. The terminal’s first commercial call was made by the Maersk Ganges, …

For the third year in succession, shipping container production is likely to exceed 6m TEU. A mix of increasing replacement requirements, congestion in supply chains and a much better than …

ABB to deliver shore power system at Port of HaminaKotka Port of HaminaKotka and ABB have agreed on the delivery of a shore power system at the Mussalo port. The …

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Jan Krott (left) and Michael Blass (right) at the signing of the contract for the acquisition of Krott Electronic GmbH by igus. igus, a German manufacturer of cable-management and motion …

Freight in the United States is performing better than many European networks, with rail traffic continuing to grow across much of the market. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) says …

Novandi has operated the Renory terminal for more than 30 years and Trilogiport (pictured) since 2019. Belgian logistics group Novandi is acquiring DP World’s 50% stake in the joint venture …

Rudowe Quay can now accommodate vessels with a maximum draught of 10.60m and deadweight of up to 35,000dwt The Port of Gdańsk has completed the modernisation of Rudowe Quay, replacing …

The Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana, US, has expanded its bulk cargo handling capacity with two Liebherr LPS 550 mobile harbour cranes. The rail-mounted cranes have been installed at …

Ilya Espino de Marotta has taken office as administrator of the Panama Canal, beginning her seven-year term for 2026-2033 and becoming the first woman to lead the waterway. Espino de …

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Singamas Container Holdings reported lower revenue and profit for the first half of 2026. However, sales of specialised and customised containers increased, driven by strong demand for energy storage system …

The Stella Passage development would also support the port’s planned transition from a predominantly straddle carrier-based yard to an automated gantry crane system. Port of Tauranga announced on 7 September …

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TMEIC’s new portable E-Tanker charging solution is designed to bring electricity to recharge battery-powered RTGs in the same way terminals manage re-fuelling diesel cranes today. With the E-Tanker concept, TMEIC …

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Peru’s National Port Authority (APN) has approved the master plan for the Corío Port Terminal in the Arequipa region, marking a further step towards developing new port infrastructure in southern …