European Union

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The European Commission has adopted a new EU Ports Strategy aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, resilience, security and sustainability of ports across the bloc.

9th March 2026

EU unveils ambitious ports strategy

9th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

A coalition of 45 European transport organisations is calling on national governments to significantly boost EU funding for infrastructure, warning that ports and wider transport networks risk falling behind without stronger financial backing.

26th February 2026

Ports demand stronger EU funding

26th February 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Fundación Valenciaport has begun work on the CustomAI security project, an initiative applying artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy of customs controls across the European Union.

5th February 2026

CustomAI boosts European border security

5th February 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

European port stakeholders have called for coherent EU strategies that reinforce both resilience and competitiveness across the maritime sector, as discussions intensify around the new Military Mobility Regulation and related initiatives.

10th December 2025

EU ports back mobility strategy

10th December 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to continue the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, ensuring continued EU-level funding for vital upgrades to Europe’s transport and energy…

24th October 2025

ESPO welcomes continued CEF funding

24th October 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of Valencia has hosted the official launch meeting of ATHENA, a European initiative that aims to develop a flexible and scalable cybersecurity solution for software and hardware suppliers.

9th October 2025

Valencia launches EU port cybersecurity project

9th October 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Port Authority of Bilbao has officially joined the Waterborne Technology Platform (TP), a European maritime transport forum comprising classification societies, shipbuilders, shipowners, equipment manufacturers, infrastructure providers, academia and EU institutions.

11th September 2025

Bilbao Port joins maritime tech collab

11th September 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The European Union (EU) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have strengthened ties with the launch of significant port and water infrastructure projects.

10th July 2025

EU and PNG partner on port improvement

10th July 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The EU’s maritime and port sector has broadly welcomed the adoption of the Council’s General Approach to the reform of the EU Customs Code.

30th June 2025

EU ports seek customs clarity

30th 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

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The world trading system is in transformation and promises to bring changes to the flow of goods traded internationally. The results may be more disruptive than anticipated.

7th March 2025

Dissolution of the existing world trade order

7th March 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The consensus of opinion is that 2024 will not follow in the footsteps of 2023 and see a widespread continuation of growth in global dry bulk trades. The China factor is a…

25th July 2024

Dry bulk trades: what prospects?

25th July 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

EU funding will now be available to strengthen Stockholm Norvik Port’s infrastructure following the decision to include the port in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

29th February 2024

EU transport decision brings funds to Stockholm

29th February 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The international drug trade is booming with shipping containers the main method of delivery. Mike Mundy assesses what part technology can play in solving the problem

11th April 2023

Record highs

11th April 2023

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The GAC Group(1), a global shipping, logistics and offshore support provider, highlights the advance of the offshore wind sector, the logistical challenges and solutions

15th December 2022

Optimising offshore wind

15th December 2022

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Kazakhstan is looking to consolidate its niche position as an exporter of steam coal to the EU. As Oleksandr Gavrylyuk reports, establishing a secure route to market is key to this

27th October 2022

Kazakhstan looks west

27th October 2022