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China Halts Panama Port Sale to BlackRock
Ports
March 28, 2025
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

China Halts Panama Port Sale to BlackRock

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, led by tycoon Li Ka-shing, will not sign a deal next week to sell its two strategic ports at the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday.
US Fossil Fuel, Farm Groups Rail Against Trump Port Fee Plan at Hearing
Ports
March 27, 2025
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US Fossil Fuel, Farm Groups Rail Against Trump Port Fee Plan at Hearing

Fossil fuel and agriculture industry executives on Wednesday criticized a plan by President Donald Trump's administration for big fees on China-linked ships entering U.S. ports, arguing at a hearing in Washington that the move would hobble their ability to export everything from coal to soybeans.
Trump Port Levies On Chinese Ships Could Mean Billion-Dollar ‘Trade Apocalypse’ Industry Executives Say
Ports
March 24, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Port Levies On Chinese Ships Could Mean Billion-Dollar ‘Trade Apocalypse’ Industry Executives Say

The U.S. Trade Representative is gearing up for hearings this week on the proposed port fees targeting Chinese vessels. Industry and maritime executives are expected to detail the adverse effect the levy would have on the U.S. economy and global trade as a whole.
Maersk and Port of New York and New Jersey Agree on 33-Year Lease Extension
Ports
March 24, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk and Port of New York and New Jersey Agree on 33-Year Lease Extension

Danish A.P. Moller - Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) will continue their long-lasting partnership well into the second half of the 21st century. The two companies agreed to extend the lease of the APM Terminals Elizabeth’s lease by 33 years through December 2062. The extension comes several years ahead of the current contract expiring in 2029.
Thailand Drafts Law To Speed Up $29 Billion Transport Link
Ports
March 22, 2025
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Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Thailand Drafts Law To Speed Up $29 Billion Transport Link

By Anuchit Nguyen Mar 22, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar...
What Levers Do China and Hong Kong Have Over CK Hutchison’s Port Deal?
Ports
March 19, 2025
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

What Levers Do China and Hong Kong Have Over CK Hutchison’s Port Deal?

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is facing intense criticism from Beijing over its ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium, fueling speculation as to whether China could take steps to scupper the deal.
Shipping Trade Group Says Trump Port-Fee Plan Will Hurt US
Ports
March 19, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Shipping Trade Group Says Trump Port-Fee Plan Will Hurt US

A plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the US economy and may fail to reverse China’s shipbuilding dominance, a top shipping trade group said.
Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port Rebrands as Gateway Port Amid Major Container Terminal Expansion
Ports
March 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port Rebrands as Gateway Port Amid Major Container Terminal Expansion

The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has rebranded as the Louisiana Gateway Port, part of a strategic move to establish itself as one of America’s leading maritime hubs. The...
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Fuels Export Boom at Port of Vancouver
Ports
March 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Fuels Export Boom at Port of Vancouver

The Port of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, saw booming liquid bulk exports in 2024, with volumes skyrocketing 203% to reach 17.1 million metric tonnes (MMT), driven primarily by the...
Port of Long Beach Posts Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth
Ports
March 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Long Beach Posts Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth

The Port of Long Beach continues its strong performance into 2025, marking nine straight months of increased cargo movement. February saw the port handle 765,385 TEUs, representing a 13.4% increase...
DP World Reports Record $20 Billion Revenue Amid Global Trade Challenges, Plans Major Port Investments
Ports
March 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DP World Reports Record $20 Billion Revenue Amid Global Trade Challenges, Plans Major Port Investments

Global port operator DP World has announced record financial results for 2024, with revenue reaching $20.0 billion, marking a 9.7% increase from the previous year. The company’s adjusted EBITDA rose...
Done Deal: Historic ILA-USMX Contract Brings Six Years of ‘Labor Peace’ to East and Gulf Coast Ports
Ports
March 12, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Done Deal: Historic ILA-USMX Contract Brings Six Years of ‘Labor Peace’ to East and Gulf Coast Ports

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) officials gathered in North Bergen, New Jersey on Tuesday to formally sign a landmark six-year master contract agreement, securing unprecedented...