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Update: Death Toll From Blast At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port Rises To 40
DUBAI, April 27 (Reuters) – The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran’s biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday,...

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Suspected Chemical Blast At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Kills 4, Injures Hundreds
DUBAI, April 26 (Reuters) – A huge blast on Saturday likely caused by the explosion of chemical materials stored at Iran’s biggest port, Bandar Abbas, killed at least four people and injured...

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Mike Schuler
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CMA CGM Becomes Majority Owner of South America’s Largest Container Terminal Operator
French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM Group has completed its acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in Santos Brasil Participações S/A, marking a significant expansion of its terminal operations...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Major European Ports Face Headwinds in Q1 as Global Trade Tensions Rise
The Port of Rotterdam and Port of Antwerp-Bruges reported declining cargo volumes in the first quarter of 2025, as both major European maritime hubs navigate challenging global trade conditions and...

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Trump’s 100% Tariff Proposal on Chinese Cranes Could Leave U.S. Ports with Few Options
Chinese cranes that load and unload containers from ships are the latest target of the Trump administration’s attempt to boost domestic manufacturing, even as no US industry for the equipment exists.

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Singapore’s PSA Weighs Selling Minority Stake in CK Hutchison’s Ports Business
SINGAPORE, April 23 (Reuters) – Singapore’s PSA International is exploring the sale of its 20% stake in CK Hutchison‘s ports business, two people with knowledge of the matter said, joining the Hong Kong...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Port Houston Reports Record March Container Volumes as Trade War Clouds Loom
Port Houston achieved record-breaking container volumes in March, handling 386,864 TEUs, marking a 7% increase from last year. However, the momentum faces significant headwinds as new forecasts predict a sharp...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment
Alongside sweeping action on port fees for Chinese-built and operated ships, the United States Trade Representative has announced potential significant measures targeting China’s dominance in maritime infrastructure, proposing tariffs of...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Port of Los Angeles Braces for Cargo Decline as Trade War Intensifies
The Port of Los Angeles, despite posting strong first-quarter numbers in 2025, is preparing for a significant downturn in cargo volumes as new tariffs threaten to reshape global maritime trade...

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Trump’s Escalating Tariffs Threaten to Reverse US Import Boom
U.S. container imports rose 11% year over year in March, continuing this year's outsized monthly gains, but U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating tariffs are dimming the outlook for later this year, trade executives said.

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Bloomberg
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Key Brazil Port Bustles as China Poised to Shift Away From US
Donald Trump’s trade war may have crushed global commodity prices, but it’s good news for one of Brazil’s largest ports, which is seeing an uptick in export volumes.

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Ira Breskin
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gCaptain
‘Worse Than Covid’: Trump’s Port Fee Plan Could Upend U.S. Shipping Schedules
Shipping industry executives are considering options to address Trump administration policy changes, under consideration or enacted, that could significantly disrupt operations, speakers said here this week at the 40th annual Connecticut Maritime Association annual meeting.