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(78 articles)Gothenburg RoRo Terminal Expands: 5% Volume Growth After Major Upgrades
Gothenburg RoRo Terminal has completed a three-year modernization program that significantly enhances its capacity and operational efficiency for European short-sea shipping. The terminal now features
Shandong Port Opens Direct Shipping Route to Americas via Mexico
Shandong Port Group's Bohaiwan Port has inaugurated a new break-bulk shipping route to the Americas, marked by the maiden voyage of the Yan Cheng carrying 15,000 metric tons of cargo from Weifang Port
Savannah Port Plans 3.5M TEU Terminal to Boost US Capacity
The Port of Savannah is planning to construct a new 3.5 million TEU container terminal that will increase the port's total annual handling capacity to 12 million TEUs. This expansion addresses growing
Stockholm Norvik Port Opens New Facility to Boost Baltic Capacity
Stockholm Norvik Port has inaugurated a new port facility, marking an expansion of container handling capacity in the Baltic Sea region. The facility addition supports growing trade flows through nort
NEOM Port Expands Europe-Iraq Trade Corridor
Saudi Arabia's NEOM port and a logistics partner are pursuing expansion of the Europe-Iraq trade corridor, signaling efforts to enhance regional shipping connectivity and position the facility as a st
Middle Corridor Expands: Can Infrastructure Match Political Momentum?
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) is experiencing significant growth and infrastructure investment, with container traffic increasing 36% to 77,000 TEU in 2025 despite a slight ov
Philadelphia Port $837M Expansion: 122% Capacity Boost by 2027
Philadelphia Port Authority announced an $837 million expansion project, the largest in the port's history, featuring the first new berth in over 50 years at Southport Marine Terminal. Pennsylvania wi
Philadelphia Port Secures $837M for Major Expansion
Philadelphia port has secured $837 million in funding to support a major expansion initiative. This capital investment is designed to enhance the port's infrastructure and operational capacity, positi
West Africa Port Congestion Reveals Infrastructure Investment Mismatch
West African container ports are experiencing significant congestion driven by a fundamental mismatch between terminal capacity investments and hinterland infrastructure development. A 19.4% year-on-y
DP World Invests $90M in Angola as Africa's Port Race Heats Up
Terminal operators are committing substantial capital to African port infrastructure, signaling confidence in long-term continental trade growth. DP World is investing $90 million to expand its Luanda
Savannah Port Sets Monthly Record on Strong Import Demand
The Port of Savannah achieved a monthly record of 504,015 TEUs in September 2024, representing a 3.7% year-over-year increase driven primarily by rising consumer spending and weather-related disruptio
Poland Ports Expand: Gateway Role Drives CEE Logistics Growth
Poland's ports are experiencing significant expansion, positioning the country as a critical logistics gateway for Central and Eastern Europe. This infrastructure development is driving broader logist
DP World Returns to US Ports with Corpus Christi Container Terminal
DP World, the Dubai-based global terminal operator, has secured a lease option agreement to develop a new container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas. This development marks a significant
Malaysian Ports Face Infrastructure Gaps Amid Rising Intra-Asia Trade
Malaysian ports are struggling to keep pace with the rapid growth of intra-Asia trade, creating potential bottlenecks in a critical regional logistics corridor. The article highlights infrastructure l
Rhenus Plans Multimodal Terminal Expansion in Aktau, Kazakhstan
Rhenus, a major global logistics operator, is moving forward with plans to develop a multimodal terminal facility in Aktau, Kazakhstan. This project represents a strategic investment in Central Asian
Chancay Port Forecasts 33% Cargo Growth and Product Expansion by 2026
The Chancay deep-water port in Peru is projecting significant growth on its Shanghai trade corridor, with cargo volumes expected to increase 33% by 2026 alongside expansion into new product categories
DP World builds $7bn deep-sea port in Nigeria to boost West Africa trade
DP World and the Ogun State government have announced a USD 7 billion investment to construct a deep-sea port in Nigeria, marking a major infrastructure push to enhance West African port capacity and
Mombasa Port Opens New Oil Gateway for Rwanda Petroleum Exports
The Port of Mombasa has solidified its role as a critical East African trade hub by receiving its first Rwandan petroleum cargo shipment at the newly operational Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 (KOT2). The 40,0
Dhaka River Terminal Expansion to Ease Chittagong Bottleneck
Chittagong Port Authority is pursuing a significant infrastructure expansion at Pangaon, seeking private investment to develop a second inland container terminal on 22 acres near Dhaka. This initiativ
NC Ports Targets Refrigerated Cargo in Ambitious 5-Year Growth Plan
North Carolina Ports has announced a five-year strategic growth initiative focused on expanding its refrigerated cargo capabilities. This represents a significant shift toward specialization in temper
Can Tho Port Launches First Direct Service from Nanning
Can Tho Port has received its first cargo vessel from Nanning Port, marking a significant milestone in direct maritime connectivity between Vietnam and China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. This i
Nanjing Port Launches Direct North Africa Container Service
Nanjing Port has achieved a significant milestone in its strategic transformation from a regional river port to a deep-sea container hub by inaugurating a direct liner service to North Africa operated
APM Terminals Expands Rail & Barge Capacity for Nigerian Exports
APM Terminals is making a structural investment in multimodal transport capacity at its Nigerian operations by expanding both rail and barge connectivity. This initiative addresses a critical bottlene
Portico Shipping Transforms Quayside for Heavy Lift Expansion
Portico Shipping is undertaking a significant quayside infrastructure transformation to expand its operational capabilities in the heavy lift and project forwarding sector. This expansion reflects gro
Western Carriers Opens General Cargo Terminal at Kolkata
Western Carriers has opened a new general cargo terminal at the Kolkata Dock System, marking a strategic infrastructure expansion in Eastern India's port ecosystem. This development enhances cargo han
Hapag-Lloyd & DP World Expand African Port Partnership
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has expanded its partnership with DP World, a leading global port operator, to strengthen port operations across African markets. This
Silk Road Maritime Expands to 153 Global Ports
Silk Road Maritime has significantly expanded its operational footprint, now connecting 153 ports across major global trade corridors. This expansion strengthens the network's ability to serve diverse
Rio Grande Port Advances Pulp Terminal Expansion Project
The Port of Rio Grande is advancing a strategic infrastructure project to develop a dedicated pulp terminal, signaling increased investment in Brazil's export capacity for forest products. This expans
DP World Expands Fujairah Terminals Amid Regional Security
DP World is expanding its terminal capacity in Fujairah as part of a strategic initiative to diversify critical trade routes across the UAE and reduce dependency on existing infrastructure. This devel
Mexico's Pacific Ports Expand to Handle Record Container Volumes
Mexico's two largest Pacific container ports, Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas, are experiencing robust double-digit volume growth in 2024, driven by resilient trade flows despite geopolitical tensions
DP World Expands Brazil Operations, Joins AmCham
DP World, a leading global port operator and logistics provider, has joined the American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil (AmCham Brazil), marking a strategic commitment to expand its ports and logistics
DP World Invests €48M in Cold Chain Hub at Antwerp Port
DP World, a leading global port operator, is investing €48 million to construct a specialized cold chain hub at Antwerp Port in Belgium. This strategic facility will enhance Europe's capacity to handl
APM Terminals Breaks Ground on New Laldia Port Terminal
APM Terminals has initiated groundbreaking for a new terminal facility in Laldia, marking a significant infrastructure investment in South Asia's maritime logistics network. This development represent
RSGT and CMA CGM Invest $434M to Expand Jeddah Port Capacity
RSGT and CMA CGM have committed a USD 434 million initial investment to develop Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port, with potential to add up to 2.6 million TEUs of annual handling capacity. This major
Shipping Firm Adds Wilmington Port Stop to Expand Service Network
A shipping firm has announced a new service that includes a stop at the Port of Wilmington, representing an expansion of the carrier's service network in the mid-Atlantic region. This development refl
Gothenburg Port Surges with New Direct Asia Container Services
The Port of Gothenburg is experiencing a significant surge in container volumes on its direct shipping services connecting Europe to Asian markets. This growth reflects strengthening demand for effici
Nova Scotia Shipping Terminal Could Boost Regional Logistics
A proposed shipping terminal in Colchester County represents a significant infrastructure opportunity for Nova Scotia's maritime economy. The development signals growing recognition that the province'
CMA CGM Backs $434M Jeddah Port Expansion in Saudi Arabia
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has committed to participate in a $434 million expansion program at Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia. This strategic investment reflects growin
India Expands Transshipment Infrastructure to Boost Regional Logistics
India is investing in expanded transshipment infrastructure, positioning itself as a critical regional logistics hub for South and Southeast Asia. This infrastructure development represents a structur
New $1.8B Louisiana Port Terminal Approved to Handle 2M Containers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved federal permits for the Louisiana International Terminal, a transformational $1.8-billion greenfield container facility at the Port of New Orleans designe
Vizhinjam EXIM Launch Strengthens Kerala's Maritime Trade Hub
Kerala has launched operations at the Vizhinjam EXIM terminal, marking a significant expansion of maritime trade infrastructure in South India. This development represents a structural shift in India'
AAL Completes First Trincomalee Call for Sri Lankan Wind Project
AAL (Ascertain Advantage Limited) has successfully completed its first port call at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, delivering cargo for a major wind energy project. This maiden call represents an important l
Visakhapatnam Port Gets ₹335 Crore Flyover to Boost Cargo Flow
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a ₹334.89 crore investment for an internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port, one of India's major maritime hubs. This infrastructure pro
ICTSI's EJMT Strengthens Regional Trade Hub in East Java
ICTSI's East Java Multi-Terminal (EJMT) is enhancing its operational capabilities to better serve regional trade flows between East Java and broader Indonesian markets. This development reflects growi
EJMT and ICTSI Partner to Unlock Indonesia Trade Growth
EJMT and International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) are jointly exploring strategic opportunities to expand trade facilitation and port operations within Indonesia. This partnership repres
Cosco Shipping Expands Southeast Asia Presence in Vietnam, Indonesia
Cosco Shipping, a major Singapore-based logistics operator, is pursuing strategic expansion into Vietnam and Indonesia, two of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies and critical trade hubs. This
Mission Samudra Launches with Vizhinjam EXIM Operations
Mission Samudra is poised for launch in tandem with Vizhinjam port's EXIM (import-export) operations, marking a significant infrastructure development for India's maritime logistics ecosystem. This co
Varanasi MMLP Contract Awarded to G R Infraprojects
G R Infraprojects, operating as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) jointly with NHLML and IWAI, has been awarded the contract for developing the Varanasi Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP). This strategic
Chennai Port Expands Rail Links to Unlock Hinterland Markets
Chennai Port has announced a strategic initiative to enhance rail connectivity, enabling more efficient access to key hinterland markets across India. This infrastructure development represents a stru
Tuna Terminal Handles First Dolomite Cargo in Operational Expansion
Tuna Terminal has successfully processed its first-ever dolomite cargo, marking a significant operational milestone that demonstrates the facility's expanding capabilities and commodity diversity. Thi