Spain Approves €1.57bn Investment for State-Owned Ports
Spain has approved €1.57 billion ($1.8 billion) in public investment for its state-owned port network in 2027.
Ports & Logistics
Mexico Sets New Cruise Tourism Record in First Half of 2026
Mexico achieves best-ever first half for cruise tourism, welcoming more than 6.5 million cruise passengers between January and June.
Kalmar and APM Terminals Partner on Terminal Automation
Kalmar and APM Terminals enter into partnership to advance the development and rollout of the Kalmar One automation platform.
ICTSI Extends Manila Container Terminal Deal Until 2063
ICTSI awarded 25-year extension to concession for Manila International Container Terminal, allowing them to operate until May 2063.
CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch Global Terminal Joint Venture
CMA CGM and Stonepeak finalize creation of United Ports, a venture that brings together nine container terminals across five countries.
Port of Rotterdam Cargo Volumes Edge Higher in First Half
The Port of Rotterdam handled 212 million tonnes of cargo during the first six months of 2026, representing a 0.4% increase.
DP World Port Botany Gates to Close During Industrial Action
DP World to temporarily close the gates at Port Botany for four hours on Friday as protected industrial action impacts landside operations.
Panama Canal Reduces Booking Slots Over El Niño Concerns
Panama Canal Authority to reduce daily transit bookings as concerns grow that El Niño weather pattern could limit water supplies.
MARAD and Long Beach to Explore Nuclear Power for Ships
The U.S. Maritime Administration is to sign landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to study the use of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Port of Lisbon Sets New June Cruise Passenger Record
The Port of Lisbon achieved its busiest June ever for cruise operations in 2026, welcoming 81,735 passengers across 37 calls.
Toxic Leak on MSC Ship Shuts Down Antwerp Port Operations
A toxic chemical leak at Waasland Port in Antwerp prompted the evacuation of Deurganck Dock.
Galveston Studies Fifth Cruise Terminal's Traffic Impact
Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO announces the port is evaluating transportation and economic effects of proposed fifth cruise terminal.
Panama Canal to Tighten Draft Limits as El Niño Strengthens
Panama Canal Authority to introduce additional draft restrictions for vessels using its Neopanamax locks later this summer.
PSA Invests in Major Deepwater Port Expansion in Vietnam
PSA Vietnam has entered into an agreement to invest in Lach Huyen Port Investment Joint Stock Company.
CMA CGM to Buy FedEx Supply Chain in $1.4 Billion Deal
CMA CGM Group has reached an agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain from FedEx in a transaction worth $1.4 billion.
American Patriot Makes First Visit to Port of Milwaukee
American Cruise Lines’ 130-passenger vessel, American Patriot, has made its inaugural call at the Port of Milwaukee.
San Diego Sets Time for Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show
Port of San Diego has announced the start time for Big Bay Boom, said to be the largest Fourth of July fireworks display on the West Coast.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Wins Muslim-Friendly Transport Award
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong has received the Muslim-friendly Transport Hub of the Year title at the Halal in Travel Awards 2026.
Alexandria Welcomes Aroya Cruises Interporting Operations
The Alexandria Port Authority has marked the launch of interporting operations in Egypt in partnership with Aroya Cruises.
Ferry Hits Jetty at Greek Port of Rafina
The Greek-flagged ro-ro passenger ferry Andros King struck a jetty at the entrance to the Port of Rafina on June 8, causing serious damage.