World

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

DP World Trade Finance and J.P. Morgan have joined forces to boost access to working capital in emerging markets, aiming to bridge the estimated US$2.5 trillion global trade finance gap that continues…

11th June 2025

Partnership expands emerging market trade

11th June 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The Port of Dover has expressed strong support for the new UK-EU deal announced on 19 May, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the vital economic relationship between the UK and…

22nd May 2025

Port of Dover welcomes EU-UK deal

22nd May 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is strongly opposing a proposed 100% tariff on Chinese-manufactured ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, warning of severe cost implications for US ports.

22nd May 2025

US ports oppose crane tariffs

22nd May 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Labour shortages are the biggest hurdle standing in the way of a booming US freight industry, according to a recent survey from logistics analyst, Tech.co.

16th May 2025

Labour shortages hinder US freight boom

16th May 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has marked 40 years of operation with a record US$190 billion in trade over the last 12 months, a 15% year-on-year increase.

7th May 2025

Jafza drives Dubai’s economic growth

7th May 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The US government’s proposed plan to levy significant port fees on Chinese-owned and Chinese-built vessels marks a major escalation in trade tensions with China, with potential ripple effects throughout the global shipping…

23rd April 2025

US port fees on China could top US$23bn

23rd April 2025

WORLD

WORLD

MSC, the world’s largest container shipping company, has launched a new direct service between the Port of Gothenburg and key Asian markets.

9th April 2025

MSC launches Gothenburg-Asia service

9th April 2025

WORLD

WORLD

New US tariffs and potential counter-tariffs from trading partners are set to dramatically alter international trade dynamics and freight markets, according to market analyst Drewry.

7th April 2025

US tariffs to disrupt global trade

7th April 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Rising tariff threats are putting pressure on UK ports as they deal with both supply chain disruption and a potential fall in exports, say industry analysts.

2nd April 2025

US tariffs may threaten UK ports

2nd April 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The West Coast of South America is a key part of the reefer supply chains providing many different products to global markets. AJ Keyes assesses why Chile and Peru are so integral to these…

7th March 2025

Embracing reefer trade

7th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

A J Keyes runs the rule over China’s recent container terminal performance – volumes, automation/investment in Smart Ports – and assesses what lies ahead

7th March 2025

(Smart) business as usual

7th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Port expert and senior analyst Johan-Paul Verschuure - from strategic-financial advisory firm Rebel - charts the implications of the new world order under Trump tariffs, the counter-measures from those effected and the…

7th March 2025

Tariffs: the next chapter of volatility

7th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

This is the year that promises to bring to the market the STS 10 container terminal opportunity in Santos, Brazil – the so-called jewel in the crown in Brazil’s port privatisation programme. Rob…

7th March 2025

Full steam ahead

7th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Mexico’s container ports had a good 2024, with further volume growth. AJ Keyes assesses what expansion plans are ongoing in the country and asks whether there are expected to be any space…

7th March 2025

Capacity Concerns? Not here….

7th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are forcing companies to adapt quickly in order to manage increased costs and logistical challenges, says market analyst, FourKites.

5th March 2025

New US tariffs disrupt trade

5th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The 2025 International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Ports Conference will mark its 70th anniversary by returning to its roots in Kobe, Japan.

14th February 2025

IAPH2025 Conference returns to Kobe

14th February 2025

WORLD

WORLD

RAM Spreaders’ long-serving technical manager for Africa, Louis Du Plessis, has died.

7th February 2025

RAM pays tribute to technical manager

7th February 2025

WORLD

WORLD

FEPORT and the European Sea Ports Organisation have joined 43 other European transport organisations in calling on Brussels and member states to preserve and strengthen a dedicated European transport funding instrument under…

5th February 2025

Transport sector urges EU funding security

5th February 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The shipping industry is hopeful that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire which came into effect on 19 January will bring an end to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

22nd January 2025

Red Sea attacks respite during ceasefire

22nd January 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), representing over 80 public port authorities across the US, has released its policy agenda for the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump Administration.

17th January 2025

AAPA highlights US ports’ critical role

17th January 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Strikes at US ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast have been called off following a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and…

10th January 2025

Shipping rates may fall after US strikes averted

10th January 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Brazil’s port sector could see significant improvements in logistics, cost efficiency and international competitiveness if it adopts a ‘hub-and-spoke’ model, according to a new technical study.

2nd December 2024

Study urges hub-and-spoke model for Brazil

2nd December 2024

WORLD

WORLD

So far, the fallout from the Ukraine crisis has seen only limited impact on grain volumes. Increasing tension is, however, reanimating concerns about global food security. Andrew Penfold assesses the situation

22nd November 2024

Political risk resurfaces

22nd November 2024