Ports

 Articles

View All
Container Contagion: Global Trade Choked as War-Driven Congestion Hits Ports
Ports
March 24, 2026
From 
Lori Ann LaRocco
 via 
gCaptain

Container Contagion: Global Trade Choked as War-Driven Congestion Hits Ports

Multiple sources of trade data are showing the significant impact of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and how it is going to continue to get worse before it gets better.
Iran’s Hormuz Blockade Is Helping a Little-Used Kenyan Port
Ports
March 19, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Iran’s Hormuz Blockade Is Helping a Little-Used Kenyan Port

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is turning Kenya’s Lamu port into a surprise refuge, as vessels bound for the Middle East divert and discharge cargo at the rarely used facility.
Why Does The Port Of Fujairah Matter To The Oil Market?
Ports
March 14, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Why Does The Port Of Fujairah Matter To The Oil Market?

LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) – Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah port, a major global hub for refueling ships as well as crude and fuel exports, after a drone...
China’s Cosco Halts Panama Port Operations as Tensions Rise
Ports
March 11, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

China’s Cosco Halts Panama Port Operations as Tensions Rise

China Cosco Shipping Corp. suspended its services at Panama’s Balboa port, a local media report said, after Beijing warned of a “heavy price” for the Central American country’s forced takeover of the facility from Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.
Crude Oil Spill Draws Large Response at Nation’s Only Deepwater VLCC Port
Ports
March 8, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Crude Oil Spill Draws Large Response at Nation’s Only Deepwater VLCC Port

Cleanup operations are continuing in the Gulf of Mexico near Grand Isle, Louisiana, after a crude oil spill linked to the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) prompted a large-scale response led by federal...
EU Unveils Maritime Industrial and Ports Strategies to Boost Shipbuilding, Security, and Decarbonization
Ports
March 4, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

EU Unveils Maritime Industrial and Ports Strategies to Boost Shipbuilding, Security, and Decarbonization

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled sweeping new strategies aimed at strengthening Europe’s maritime industrial base and modernizing its ports, as Brussels seeks to boost competitiveness, enhance security, and accelerate...
Panama Officials Search CK Hutchison’s Subsidiary Office, Source Says
Ports
February 27, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Panama Officials Search CK Hutchison’s Subsidiary Office, Source Says

Panamanian authorities searched a ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison 0001.HK in Panama on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the operation, escalating a rift over control of two key ports in the strategic waterway.
Panama Officials Search CK Hutchison’s Local Office, Source Says
Ports
February 26, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Panama Officials Search CK Hutchison’s Local Office, Source Says

Panamanian authorities searched a ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison in Panama on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the operation, escalating a rift over control of two key ports in the strategic waterway.
West Coast Gateway Ports Hold Ground Despite Tariff Turbulence and Policy Whiplash
Ports
February 25, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

West Coast Gateway Ports Hold Ground Despite Tariff Turbulence and Policy Whiplash

The nation's two busiest container ports posted double-digit declines in January cargo volumes, but industry leaders say the dip reflects comparison against historic highs rather than structural weakness—even as Supreme Court intervention and rapid-fire tariff policy shifts inject fresh uncertainty into trans-Pacific trade lanes.
Maersk’s APM Terminals Takes the Helm at Panama’s Port of Balboa
Ports
February 25, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk’s APM Terminals Takes the Helm at Panama’s Port of Balboa

APM Terminals has begun temporary operations at Panama’s Port of Balboa on the Pacific side, launching an 18-month stabilization phase designed to restore container movements while maintaining the continuity of...
CK Hutchison Says Panama Threatened Employees With Prosecution in Port Takeover Dispute
Ports
February 24, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

CK Hutchison Says Panama Threatened Employees With Prosecution in Port Takeover Dispute

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison alleges Panama threatened employees with criminal prosecution after seizing two strategic canal ports and awarding temporary concessions to Maersk and MSC. The dispute threatens a $23 billion port sale to BlackRock.
DP World, APM Terminals Partner at Jeddah to Strengthen Red Sea Hub
Ports
February 19, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DP World, APM Terminals Partner at Jeddah to Strengthen Red Sea Hub

DP World and APM Terminals have formed a strategic partnership at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port, with APM acquiring a 37.5% stake in the Southern Container Terminal. The move strengthens both operators’ positions at a key Red Sea gateway linking Asia, Europe, and Africa, while reinforcing Jeddah’s role in regional trade and integrated logistics.