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NewsNews in brief: October - December 2025: Digital
A round up of Port Strategy October - December 2025 issue’s digital news.
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NewsUS$85 billion project – is big better?
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are planning a railroad merger to create a coast-to-coast network covering 50,000 miles and 43 US states. Dean Davison assesses developments to date, project timescales, and potential industry impact
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NewsBack in the game
The Port of Portland (OR) is rebuilding its container throughput again and has recently signed a new deal to maintain international container activities at the port. Dean Davison assesses the strategy in play and what the future holds
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NewsStrength & Resilience
The US Pacific North West and Canadian Pacific Gateway is a major container gateway for North American imports and exports. Dean Davison looks at trade developments for ports in this region and the road ahead
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NewsAustralia at a Crossroads*
Rising trade, climate, nature and new fuel issues as well as new defence imperatives are reshaping Australia’s ports. Why integrated strategy and digital innovation will define the next era - if the sector moves fast enough
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NewsPNW investments progress
Ports in the PNW region of Seattle-Tacoma, Coos Bay, Vancouver (WA), Prince Rupert, and Vancouver (BC) each have plans to invest in their facilities. Dean Davison assesses these projects and the forward competitive position
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NewsCPPI: Room for Improvement
The Container Port Performance Index is now in its fifth edition and has achieved a certain prominence as a document to be scrutinised on release. But is it being used for the right purpose and is it robust enough to justify its title?
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NewsThessaloniki Pier 6 expansion begins
The Port of Thessaloniki has begun a €195.6 million Pier 6 expansion, boosting capacity and regional trade connectivity
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NewsAPMT develops Bangladesh terminal
APM Terminals has signed a US$550 million deal to build and operate Bangladesh’s new Laldia Container Terminal
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NewsWATCH: Australian port development focuses on exports
The Lumsden Point project will support the export of battery metals and minerals and the import of renewable energy infrastructure
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NewsSCCT expansion boosts global trade
SCCT’s expansion boosts capacity, sustainability and jobs, strengthening Port Said’s role in global trade
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NewsTOTE completes Tideworks TOS deployment
TOTE Maritime Alaska has completed its Tideworks TOS deployment, improving efficiency and automation
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NewsCommittee pushes for ports policy update
The UK Transport Committee is calling for an updated national policy statement for ports to recognise their critical importance
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NewsDP World begins Tartus operations
DP World has begun operations at Tartus Port, investing US$800 million to modernise Syria’s key maritime hub
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NewsSFT completes challenging fender installation
SFT has delivered one of its most technically challenging installations, with the supply of fender systems at ferry terminals in Australia
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NewsPort of Bilbao strengthens COSCO ties
The Port of Bilbao is strengthening ties with COSCO to boost Asia-Europe trade and logistical efficiency
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NewsCumbrae ferry terminal upgrade begins
A new Scottish ferry terminal project will deliver safer, modern facilities and improved transport links by 2026
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NewsHybrid straddle carriers for southern Africa
Kalmar is supplying 16 hybrid straddle carriers to TPT, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in southern African ports
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NewsJeddah Terminal 4 expansion planned
RSGT and CMA CGM are planning a Terminal 4 joint venture to expand Jeddah Port’s capacity and efficiency
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NewsPort of Mobile expands container capacity
The fifth phase of expansion begins at the Port of Mobile, increasing berth capacity by 50%
