APM Terminals Takes Stake in Jeddah Container Facility
APM Terminals has acquired a minority interest in a container terminal in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia that is currently operated by DP World.
Ports & Logistics
AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal
AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.
UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion
UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.
WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd Test IoT for Container Visibility
Australian supply chain software provider WiseTech Global has entered into a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to pilot the use of IoT technology.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Red Sea Routing
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are to return to Red Sea transits on one of their joint Gemini Cooperation services, taking a step back into the region.
MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port
MSC Orchestra was unable to enter the French port of Marseille yesterday after protesting maritime workers blocked access to the harbor entrance.
APM Terminals Ready to Step In at Panama Canal Ports
Maersk-controlled APM Terminals has indicated that it may take on a temporary role in operating the Balboa and Cristobal terminal facilities.
India Launches $1.2bn Plan to Boost Container Production
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces initiative that includes ₹10,000 crore program to build domestic container manufacturing industry.
Stonepeak and CMA CGM Form $10bn Global Terminal Venture
US infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak enters into major joint venture agreement with CMA CGM in terminal deal valued at nearly $10 billion.
Galveston LNG Partners With TOTE on Jones Act Bunker Fleet
Texas's Galveston LNG Bunker Port enters into partnership with TOTE Services to develop, operate fleet of Jones Act-compliant LNG bunkering vessels
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Marks Milestones Entering 2026
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal reports achievements as it enters 13th year of operations including that during 2025 it hosted seven inaugural cruise calls.
Valletta Cruise Port Sees Strong Passenger Growth in 2025
Valletta Cruise Port on the island of Malta recorded continued increases in both cruise traffic and passenger volumes throughout the 2025 season.
Wan Hai Acquires Osaka Terminal to Expand Japan Presence
aiwanese container carrier Wan Hai Lines is increasing its footprint in Japan’s port infrastructure with the purchase of Terminal C9 at Osaka Port.
Port NOLA Surpasses One Million Cruise Passengers in 2025
The Port of New Orleans reported 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements in calendar year 2025, according to a PR issued by the port authority.
Container Fire Destroys Cargo at Karachi Port Terminal
A significant fire erupted among stacked containers at the Karachi International Container Terminal at Karachi Port in Pakistan on January 16th.
Fire Contained Aboard CSL Thames at Port of Emden
A fire was reported onboard the bulk carrier CSL Thames on January 19th while it was moored at South Quay in the port of Emden, Germany.
$2.7bn Investment by MSC to Expand Libya’s Misrata Port
A Qatari investment fund has reached a $2.7 billion agreement with the ports division of MSC to develop and expand Libya’s Port of Misrata.
Ryan Calkins Takes Over as Port of Seattle President
Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins is now commission president for 2026 while Commissioner Fred Felleman has been appointed vice president
Three Cruise Ships Make Maiden Calls at Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau Cruise Port reports MSC Grandiosa, Oceania Allura and Seven Seas Grandeur all made their first-ever visits to the destination in December.
Ushuaia Sets Cruise Record With 19 Ship Calls in Three Days
The port of Ushuaia in Argentina, recorded a new milestone for them in late December after welcoming 19 cruise ships over a three-day period.