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US East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers Ratify New Six-Year Contract
Ports
February 26, 2025
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gCaptain

US East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers Ratify New Six-Year Contract

More than 45,000 U.S. dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen's Association ratified a new six-year contract on Tuesday, formalizing a deal that offers bumper pay hikes and averts any potential disruption until 2030.
Savannah’s 12.5% Growth Sets Stage for Mega Expansion
Ports
February 25, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Savannah’s 12.5% Growth Sets Stage for Mega Expansion

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced significant growth and ambitious expansion plans during its State of the Port event in Savannah today, marking a milestone year for one of America’s...
Russia Signs Memorandum To Build Port In Myanmar
Ports
February 23, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Russia Signs Memorandum To Build Port In Myanmar

MOSCOW, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Myanmar and its close ally Russia signed a memorandum on investment cooperation in a special economic zone in Dawei, including construction of a port and an oil refinery, Russia’s...
DP World Launches First Auto Export Shipment from Egypt’s Ain Sokhna Port
Ports
February 17, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DP World Launches First Auto Export Shipment from Egypt’s Ain Sokhna Port

DP World has marked a significant milestone in Egypt’s maritime and automotive sectors with its first-ever export shipment of passenger vehicles from Ain Sokhna Port. The vessel ULUSOY 5 departed...
Western Australia’s Ports Reopen After Tropical Cyclone Zelia
Ports
February 15, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Western Australia’s Ports Reopen After Tropical Cyclone Zelia

SYDNEY, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Western Australia’s ports of Dampier and Varanus Island reopened, the ports’ operator said, after Tropical Cyclone Zelia hit the state’s Pilbara iron ore region on Friday. Pilbara Ports said on...
Texas Oil Export Port To Get Trump Team’s Blessing
Ports
February 15, 2025
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Texas Oil Export Port To Get Trump Team’s Blessing

By Ari Natter and Jennifer A. Dlouhy Feb 14, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration planned to “move forward” with approval of a Texas port capable of...
Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge
Ports
February 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge

The Port of Long Beach achieved its strongest January performance on record and second-busiest month ever as retailers rushed to move cargo ahead of anticipated tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and...
Port of Brunswick Becomes Nation’s Busiest Auto and Heavy Equipment Port in 2024
Ports
February 12, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Brunswick Becomes Nation’s Busiest Auto and Heavy Equipment Port in 2024

The Port of Brunswick‘s Colonel’s Island Terminal has emerged as the United States’ leading port for automotive and heavy equipment cargo, processing more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo)...
GAO Report: Coast Guard Faces Critical Cybersecurity Gaps in $5.4 Trillion Maritime Transportation System
Ports
February 11, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

GAO Report: Coast Guard Faces Critical Cybersecurity Gaps in $5.4 Trillion Maritime Transportation System

The U.S. Maritime Transportation System (MTS), handling over $5.4 trillion in annual goods and services, faces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid increasing threats from foreign actors and criminal organizations. A new...
Greece’s Tourism Ports On Alert After Seismic Activity
Ports
February 2, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Greece’s Tourism Ports On Alert After Seismic Activity

ATHENS, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the Aegean tourist island of Santorini, advising people to avoid four ports, empty their pools, refrain from...
Georgia Ports Authority Reports Strong Growth, Major Infrastructure Expansion in Early 2025
Ports
January 28, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Georgia Ports Authority Reports Strong Growth, Major Infrastructure Expansion in Early 2025

Port of Savannah handled over 2.8 million TEUs in the second half of 2024, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year, the Georgia Port Authority reported Tuesday. December 2024...
Port of Los Angeles Hits Second-Best Year in 2024
Ports
January 23, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Los Angeles Hits Second-Best Year in 2024

The Port of Los Angeles processed over 10.3 million container units in 2024, marking a nearly 20% increase from the previous year and securing its position as the second-best performance...