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Update: Death Toll From Blast At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port Rises To 40
Ports
April 27, 2025
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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,...
Suspected Chemical Blast At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Kills 4, Injures Hundreds
Ports
April 26, 2025
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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...
CMA CGM Becomes Majority Owner of South America’s Largest Container Terminal Operator
Ports
April 25, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

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...
Major European Ports Face Headwinds in Q1 as Global Trade Tensions Rise
Ports
April 24, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
Trump’s 100% Tariff Proposal on Chinese Cranes Could Leave U.S. Ports with Few Options
Ports
April 23, 2025
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Bloomberg
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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.
Singapore’s PSA Weighs Selling Minority Stake in CK Hutchison’s Ports Business
Ports
April 23, 2025
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gCaptain

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...
Port Houston Reports Record March Container Volumes as Trade War Clouds Loom
Ports
April 21, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment
Ports
April 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
Port of Los Angeles Braces for Cargo Decline as Trade War Intensifies
Ports
April 14, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
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...
Trump’s Escalating Tariffs Threaten to Reverse US Import Boom
Ports
April 10, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

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.
Key Brazil Port Bustles as China Poised to Shift Away From US
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April 8, 2025
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Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

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.
‘Worse Than Covid’: Trump’s Port Fee Plan Could Upend U.S. Shipping Schedules
Ports
April 3, 2025
From 
Ira Breskin
 via 
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.