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Chittagong- Thailand direct shipping could save costs and time

Launching a direct shipping service between Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port and Thailand’s Ranong Port has received a fresh push as trade between the two countries...

Canadian investors to acquire Ports America

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has entered into a definitive agreement to completely take over North America’s largest marine terminal operator, Ports...

Around 500kg of cocaine found in containers at Belgian port

Belgian Police and Customs officers were in for a treasure trove last week, when they discovered about 500kg of cocaine stashed in containers carrying...

Volume records continue at the Port of New York & New Jersey

The Port of New York and New Jersey (NYNJ) has achieved a record in cargo volumes for the 13th consecutive month in August. Particularly, the...

China’s power crisis throws another curveball at container shipping

The Chinese government has reduced electricity supply to factories in at least 10 provinces, causing them to reduce production or shut until at least...

Kalmar provides Indonesian terminal with eco-friendly equipment

The Finnish cargo handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar has secured a deal with the operating arm of the paper producer APRIL Group, PT Riau Andalan...

Jaxport awards US$48 million contract for SSA terminal upgrade

The Board of the Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) has awarded a US$48.8 million construction services contract to Superior Construction Company LLC for the expansion...

Piraeus Port Authority marks H1 turnover increase

Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) has achieved a turnover of €72 million (US$84 million) in the first half of 2021, representing an increase of...

Port of Savannah to add 1.6 million TEU of capacity

Amid reporting the second busiest month ever in the Port of Savannah, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved more than US$34 million to facilitate...

Kalmar to provide Kenya Port Authority with new equipment

Kenya Port Authority (KPA) has confirmed two orders for new reachstackers and forklift trucks to the Finnish cargo handling equipment manufacturer and part of...

USACE awards US$139 million contract for Port of Corpus Christi channel upgrade

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a US$139 million construction contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC. (GLDD) for...

Upcoming industrial action at Patrick Terminals, delays expected

Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) said that its members at Patrick Stevedores in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle will take protected industrial action following...

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Kalmar launches next-generation lithium-ion battery technology

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Kongsberg Maritime to supply propulsion system for Colombian Navy

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with Damen Naval to provide twin Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) and shaftlines for the Colombian Navy’s upcoming frigate,...
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