U.S. Launches Massive Naval Escort to Reopen Hormuz
Following attacks on merchant ships and oil terminals attributed to Iran, Washington…
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Rotterdam Port Emissions Reported Up 11% in 2025
Ports Europe reports a year-on-year increase in emissions associated with the Port of Rotterdam for 2025, up 11%. No supporting…
US to Guide Neutral Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg reported on May 3, 2026, that President Donald Trump said the United States will begin guiding some neutral ships…
Jan Hoffmann: “The ports that have improved their performance in recent years share advances in digitalization, continuous operations, and efficient coordination with logistics partners”
Interview | Jan Hoffmann. Global Lead, Maritime Transport and Ports. World Bank
World Economy
Hutchison Ports ICAVE invests 540 million pesos in modernization
The Veracruz terminal adds a ZPMC Super Post Panamax crane and five…
Ports
Kassoum Traoré appointed acting head of Abidjan Port
The Board of Directors of the Port Autonome d’Abidjan announced the appointment of Kassoum Traoré as acting Director General, initiating…
IAPH Technical Committee Days Draw Record Global Attendance
Hosted at Singapore’s Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, the 2026 IAPH Technical Committee Days gathered worldwide delegations, explored World Ports…
Shipping
South African Court Orders SARS to Free Seized Vessel on Guarantee
A report by Bowmans partner Jeremy Prain notes a ruling directing the…
Opinion
Ports, Ships and Energy Control the New Geoeconomics
Engineer specializing in maritime-port management, strategy and administration
FP Lost World: Nigeria’s Oil Curse, how Big Oil’s Legacy Leaves Pollution and Conflict in the Niger Delt
Foreign oil giants have profited from Nigeria’s resources for decades, but as…
Business
GNV Phoenix joins the GNV fleet
GNV continues its expansion strategy with the addition of GNV Phoenix to its fleet, further strengthening its commitment to gradual…
Andilly-les-Marais community wind farm named winner of 2026 Fast and Fair Award
A community wind farm in Andilly-Les-Marais, France, has won the inaugural Fast and Fair Renewables Award, highlighting how clean energy…
Kassoum Traoré appointed acting head of Abidjan Port
The Board of Directors of the Port Autonome d’Abidjan announced the appointment…
Marsa Maroc Plans $2.1 Billion Port Expansion by 2030
Morocco’s top port operator unveiled a 2025–2030 investment plan alongside robust 2025…
Containers
CMA CGM Group to acquire a 20% stake in EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH)
A leading player in Northern Europe’s container shipping market, CMA CGM Group…
Shipyards
UK Docks Secures Bangladesh Navy Refit for HMS Enterprise
A brief Ports Europe post states that UK Docks has been awarded…
Corporate America’s Future at Stake in US Presidential Election
Energy, tech, finance, and more face uncertain paths depending on election results.
Data Markets
Energy
U.S. LNG Needs Bunkering Now Amid Hormuz Tensions
Escalating tension in a vital maritime chokepoint is exposing a structural gap:…
Renewables
ScottishPower eyes offshore wind base at Lowestoft PowerPark
A brief notice indicates intent to establish a facility at the named port site; the source offers no specifics on…
Orsted CEO: Mideast War Boosts Europe’s Offshore Wind
Denmark’s Orsted chief says the conflict is accelerating Europe’s drive for greater energy autonomy and strengthening the rationale for new…
ISPS Code on Alert as Gulf Security Tightens
An armed conflict that began in February 2026 between the United States,…