Turkey’s Canal Plan Reemerges Amid Hormuz Instability

A de facto closure of a strategic chokepoint has renewed attention on Turkey’s Istanbul Canal project, which cannot replace the Hormuz route but could recalibrate…

ISPS Code on Alert as Gulf Security Tightens

An armed conflict that began in February 2026 between the United States,…

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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…

Valencia Port Reports March 2026 Cargo, TEU Growth

A brief industry note indicates the port reported higher overall cargo and container activity in March 2026. The item offers…

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Hutchison Ports ICAVE invests 540 million pesos in modernization

The Veracruz terminal adds a ZPMC Super Post Panamax crane and five…

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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…

Haifa rejects grain cargo over suspected Ukrainian origin

A grain consignment at Israel’s Port of Haifa was refused after concerns it originated in Ukraine, according to Ports Europe.…

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Nigeria Customs Appoints Ikewun as Acting NEMC Comptroller

The Nigeria Customs Service has named Ikewun to lead the NEMC in…

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“The end of free trade: geopolitics takes the helm of world trade”

Engineer specializing in maritime-port management, strategy and administration

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…

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Rocket Landing Platform Vessel Design Receives ABS Approval in Principle

ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Innovative Space Carrier Inc. (ISC), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS…

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Hanseatic Global Terminals becomes full owner of Florida International Terminal, LLC

The Florida International Terminal is strategically located in Port Everglades, South Florida, serving one of the largest consumer markets globally

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Corporate America’s Future at Stake in US Presidential Election

Energy, tech, finance, and more face uncertain paths depending on election results.

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U.S. LNG Needs Bunkering Now Amid Hormuz Tensions

Escalating tension in a vital maritime chokepoint is exposing a structural gap:…

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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…

Uncovering the Mysteries of the Antikythera Shipwreck

An ancient Roman vessel reveals astonishing technological and archaeological secrets.

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