China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships

China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.

PortMiami Faces Fuel Uncertainty After Depot Sale

PortMiami could soon face a major operational challenge after the recent sale of its main fuel depot, according to a report by WLRN South Florida

China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships

Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.

Passenger Ferry Sinks at Philippine Port During Severe Weather

A passenger ferry sank while moored at a Philippine port on October 7 amid rough weather conditions. All crew members on board escaped safely.

Belgian Maritime Pilots Slow Work in Pension Reform Protest

Since October 5th, Belgian maritime pilots have initiated a coordinated work slowdown to oppose the government’s proposed pension reforms.

Ferry Collides with Another Vessel and Pier in Istanbul

October 6, the Turkey-flagged ferry Okmeydani was involved in a collision with another ferry before crashing into the pier at Sirkeci, Istanbul.

US Clarifies Details On New Port Fees For Chinese Vessels

US Customs has just released further guidance on the new port fees for Chinese-linked ships, which they say are set to take effect next week.

Greenpeace Blocks LNG Terminal in Zeebrugge Protest

October 1st, Greenpeace activists staged a blockade at Belgium’s LNG import terminal in Zeebrugge, targeting LNG imports from Russia and the US.

Vehicle Carrier Strikes Lock at Zeebrugge Port

NPA and APM Terminals Sign $60M Green Port Agreement

The Nigerian Ports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals to advance decarbonization in container transport.

Bahamas Enforces Mandatory Maritime Pilotage Rule

The Bahamian government has begun enforcing a maritime pilotage law that requires all vessels entering the nation’s ports to use pilot services.

Galveston LNG Bunker Port Advances Texas Terminal Project

Galveston LNG Bunker Port, a U.S.-based energy company, has taken a step forward in developing clean marine fuel infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.

Port of Seattle Opens Funding for Community Projects

Port of Seattle opens applications for community-based organizations seeking funding for environmental projects in underserved neighborhoods.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Hodeidah Port Facilities

The Yemeni port of Hodeidah was struck by a series of Israeli air raids on September 16th, following an evacuation warning issued by the IDF.

Port of Kolkata Signs 30-Year Deal with JSW Infrastructure

The Port of Kolkata has entered into a 30-year concession agreement with JSW Infrastructure, India’s second-largest private port operator.