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.
Ports & Logistics
Beirut Blast Ship Owner Arrested in Bulgaria
Bulgarian authorities have detained Igor Grechushkin, the shipowner linked to the ammonium nitrate that triggered the Beirut port explosion.
Empty Containers Now 41% of Global Shipping Traffic
A new study by the Danish consultancy Sea-Intelligence highlights the rising share of empty containers that are being transported worldwide.
Port of Kiel Now Powers Seven Vessels Simultaneously
The Port of Kiel in Germany now provides shore power to seven ships at once making it the most extensive & advanced system of its kind in Europe.
Portland’s Terminal 6 Secured with New Operator
The US state of Oregon’s only container terminal, Portland’s Terminal 6, has been given a new lease of life with a fresh operator stepping in.
Long Beach Port Commits $102M to Zero-Emission Projects
Port of Long Beach approves $102 million investment aimed at advancing zero-emission operations, focusing on acquiring clean cargo-handling equipment
AIDA Expands Biofuel Use and Shore Power Connections
AIDA says during first half of 2025 it consumed over 3,300 tons of bio-LNG on the AIDAnova and completed more than 250 shore power connections.
Spain Bans Military Cargo Shipments Bound for Israel
Spain has introduced a ban preventing ships and aircraft transporting weapons or military-grade fuel to Israel from accessing its ports or airspace
Bangladesh Moves Ahead with First Deep-Sea Port Plan
Bangladesh is pressing forward with advanced plans to establish its first deep-sea port, set to be located at Matarbari on Maheshkhali Island.
MV Gemini Damaged After Pier Collision in Piraeus Port
On the morning of September 5 cruise ship MV Gemini, operated by Miray Cruises, struck the pier while attempting to dock at the port of Piraeus.
Cargo Vessel Fire Contained at Haifa Port
On September 4th a fire erupted on the Panama-registered cargo ship Meike while it was docked at the port of Haifa, Israel. No injuries occurred.
Le Havre Hosts First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering
The Port of Le Havre marked its first ship-to-ship bunkering operation on August 28, following the terminal’s LNG-ready certification in June.
India, Singapore Sign Green Shipping Corridor Deal
ndia and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) linking the two nations
Cargo Ship Hagrid Runs Aground at Mantoudi Port
On September 1, the Barbados-flagged general cargo vessel Hagrid, carrying 13 crew members, ran aground at the port of Mantoudi, Greece.
Dockworker Dies During Cruise Ship Ops in Piraeus
A 62-year-old dockworker passed away on Monday morning while handling luggage operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal.
Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships; ZIM Confirms Diversions
ZIM says Turkish authorities have barred vessels with Israeli ties from entering Turkey’s ports, marking a fresh escalation in Ankara’s sanctions
US Fees on China-Linked Ships Spur Global Fleet Shifts
Global carriers are repositioning vessels ahead of new U.S. port charges slated for October that target China-linked tonnage, prompting big changes
Hamburg Port Warehouse Inferno Injures Five, Disrupts Ops
Fire crews are tackling a large fire at a warehouse complex in the Port of Hamburg this morning, sending dense smoke across Germany’s busiest port.
Russia Strikes Odessa Region with Drones and Missiles
Russia carried out drone and missile assaults on Ukraine’s Odessa region, starting Tuesday evening and continuing into the early hours of Wednesday
Fire Contained on Ciudad de Sóller in Valencia Port
On August 18 a fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry Ciudad de Sóller which was docked at the Transmediterranean Terminal in Valencia, Spain.