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Logistics Iran Remains Chief Suspect as Damietta Drone Strike Disrupts LNG Operations
A drone strike at Egypt's Damietta port hit the US-owned FSRU Energos Winter and adjacent LNG carrier GasLog Salem, disrupting LNG import operations. Iran remains the principal suspect, though no group has claimed responsibility and the investigation continues.
Logistics OceanPact Acquires Dock Brasil Ship Repair Yard Near Rio de Janeiro for $23.1M
OceanPact has acquired Dock Brasil, a ship repair yard near Rio de Janeiro, for $23.1 million. The deal strengthens OceanPact's capacity to serve the maritime support vessel industry, with completion expected by August 31. The acquisition follows a previous merger agreement with CBO, which will give the combined group a fleet of 73 vessels and annual revenues over $778 million.
Logistics Dalian Launches New Deepsea Shipping Platform to Retain Local Cargo Value
A new ocean-going shipping company, Dalian Ocean Shipping Co, has been formally inaugurated in Dalian to retain local cargo value and build control over international transport capacity. With registered capital of RMB120m ($16.7m) and commitments for 1.5m tonnes of petroleum coke and 500,000 dwt vessel capacity, the company plans to enter deepsea cargo transportation and expand into ship management, freight forwarding, and supply chain services.
Logistics DP World signs 50-year concession for two Fujairah terminals, adding 2.5m TEU capacity
DP World has signed a 50-year concession with Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two new terminals on the UAE's east coast. The Al Rugaylat container terminal will add 2.5m TEU capacity, while the Dibba general cargo terminal will add 3.6m tonnes of capacity. The deal lifts DP World's total UAE container capacity to nearly 22m TEU.
Logistics ILWU Dockworker Walkout Over Sugar Strike Shuts Down Port of Oakland Terminals
Union dockworkers at the Port of Oakland walked off the job Wednesday in sympathy with striking employees at the C&H Sugar refinery, shutting down all terminals. The walkout, described as a coordinated labor activity, has halted container operations and is causing uncertainty for cargo flows through the port.
Logistics Shanghai advances terminal projects after 6.2% box growth to 28.74m TEU in first half
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) is accelerating two major container terminal projects after first-half throughput rose 6.2% to an estimated 28.74m TEU. Piling work at the Xiaoyangshan North terminal finished 66 days ahead of schedule, while Phase 2 of the Luojing conversion progresses. A single-day record of 187,312 TEU was set on June 9.
Logistics Port of Long Beach to Become US Testbed for Nuclear-Powered Commercial Shipping
The US Maritime Administration is set to sign a landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to explore small modular reactors for commercial vessels and port operations. The initiative aims to reduce fuel costs and emissions while rebuilding US maritime capabilities.
Logistics Collision at UK Port of Tyne Topples Crane onto Containership, Injures One
A collision at the Port of Tyne in northeast England on Sunday July 20 resulted in a gantry crane toppling onto a containership, leaving one person injured. The incident involved Cadeler's Wind Orca striking the moored feeder vessel BG Orange. Emergency services responded, and the Port of Tyne has launched a full investigation.
Saronic picks Texas port for $3B shipyard, betting on defense manufacturing boom
Autonomous maritime technology company Saronic announced the selection of the Port of Brownsville, Texas, for Port Alpha, a $3 billion-plus next-generation shipyard. The project aims to dramatically expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity, create up to 10,000 jobs, and generate over $264.5 billion in statewide economic impact. Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Logistics UK Appoints Marine Management Organisation as Lead Regulator for £175m Port of Tyne Clean Energy Park
The UK government has appointed the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) as the lead environmental regulator for the Port of Tyne's £175m Clean Energy Park. This move is designed to coordinate planning, licensing, and environmental approvals for the 230-acre development, which will support offshore wind manufacturing, assembly, storage, and logistics. The project could create 12,000 jobs and generate £5.6bn in economic activity, with the port expanding beyond its traditional bulk, automotive, and ferry operations.
Logistics Port of Long Beach Posts Third-Busiest June on Record Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Front-Loading
The Port of Long Beach reported its third-busiest June on record, handling 779,000 TEUs, a 10.6% year-over-year increase, driven by front-loading ahead of the July 24 tariff deadline. Imports rose 11% while exports dipped 1%, and empty containers increased 14% as carriers clear docks. CEO Noel Hacegaba noted peak season has become a year-round strategy, with shippers moving holiday goods early and AI hardware imports strong. Intermodal surged but slowed rail transport. Trade policy uncertainties include the expiring temporary tariffs, USMCA renegotiation, and a new national security probe on copper.
Logistics Jaxport Adds New Asia-Latin America-Mediterranean Container Service with Zim and MSC
Jaxport welcomed the first call of the ZCP-Amberjack container service, operated by Zim and MSC. The weekly service connects Jacksonville with major Asian ports, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean via transshipment hubs. Transit times from North Asia are 28-32 days.
Logistics DP World plans UAE port and container terminal near Fujairah to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Report
DP World plans to develop a new multipurpose port and container terminal on the UAE's east coast near Fujairah, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The project would lessen reliance on Jebel Ali, which has 19 million TEU annual capacity. The plan is early-stage with financing unresolved, according to a Financial Times report cited by FreightWaves.
Logistics New President Named at Busy East Coast Container Gateway Port of Savannah
Kevin Price assumed the role of president of the Georgia Ports Authority on July 1, 2026, succeeding Griff Lynch. Lynch will continue as CEO until his retirement in August 2027. Price, formerly COO of Gateway Terminals of Savannah, brings 30 years of industry experience to the leadership of one of the busiest East Coast container gateways.
Logistics Savannah opens Brampton Road Connector, final piece in $126M port truck traffic project
The Port of Savannah has completed the Brampton Road Connector, the final piece of a multi-project effort to improve truck access and reduce congestion. The four-lane highway links gate 3 at the Garden City terminal directly to Interstate 516, eliminating the need for trucks to use local roads with railroad crossings and multiple turns. The project is part of a series that also includes the Jimmy Deloach Parkway, I-16/I-95 interchange rebuild, Highway 307 overpass, and Grange Road upgrade.
Logistics Rotterdam: Europe's Biggest Port Faces Growing Pressure to Cut Fossil Fuel Emissions
The Port of Rotterdam, Europe's busiest freight hub, is under increasing environmental pressure, including a lawsuit from Advocates for the Future. The port handles nearly as much cargo as all UK ports combined and its industrial cluster emits about 29 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The Port Authority has set a target to cut its own emissions by 90% by 2030 and is investing in carbon capture, hydrogen, and alternative fuels.
Logistics DOT grants $25 million to transform Indiana's Jeffersonville port with major expansion
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $25 million BUILD grant to Ports of Indiana to support a $32 million expansion of the Jeffersonville port. The project will more than double the general cargo footprint, increase lift capacity from 35 to 300 tons, and add new crane, dock, and warehouse infrastructure. Completion is expected in 2028.
Logistics Ovkianvance Port acquires vintage non-sanctioned VLCC Takai in muted S&P market
Tanker sale and purchase activity remains subdued this month. Hong Kong-based Ovkianvance Port has acquired the 299,000 dwt VLCC Eclat, now renamed Takai, for an estimated $52 million. The vintage non-sanctioned vessel, built in 2004, is now trading under the Sierra Leone flag.
Logistics Texas port fuels automotive expansion with Mitsubishi deal and major infrastructure upgrades
Port Freeport has been selected by Mitsubishi Motors North America as a key addition to its U.S. distribution network, with operations starting in April 2026. The port handled 198,475 vehicles in fiscal 2025 and is investing $11 million to modernize its Velasco Terminal, reinforcing its role as a growing automotive gateway on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Logistics Defense Spending Surge to $1.5 Trillion Signals Major Freight Demand for Flatbed Carriers
The US defense budget is set to reach $1.5 trillion, a 50% increase with 80% allocated to weapons procurement, signaling significant new demand for flatbed freight transportation. According to FreightWaves, carriers and shippers should prepare for a surge in defense-related freight movement, while flatbed tender rejections are normalizing amid construction season activity.
Logistics Dunkirk starts work on second container terminal, expanding capacity to 2m TEU
The port of Dunkirk has commenced construction of its second container terminal, a €303m project that will more than double box handling capacity from 850,000 TEU to approximately 2m TEU. The new deepwater quay, awarded to a Spie Batignolles-led joint venture, will accommodate two ultra-large containerships simultaneously and is expected to be completed by 2029. The expansion follows a record 2025 throughput of 747,000 TEU and the reinstatement of CMA CGM's Ocean Alliance FAL1 service.
Australia dock workers demand 28-hour week as AI automation expands at DP World ports
Australian dock workers, represented by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as DP World expands AI and automation at its terminals. A study commissioned by the MUA warns that the automation programme threatens over 1,000 jobs, or more than 60% of the dock and maintenance workforce. DP World, which handles around 40% of Australia's container shipments, has proposed AI-assisted remote-control cranes and driverless vehicles.
Logistics COSCO-Led Consortium Wins Terminal Award at Port of Tarragona in Spain
A COSCO Shipping Ports-led consortium has received an award notification from the Port Authority of Tarragona for a new multipurpose terminal in Spain, valued at around €144.6 million. The consortium includes COSCO Shipping Ports, COSCO Shipping Bulk, and PTP Ibérica. The terminal, located at the Andalucía Wharf area, will cover more than 510,000 sq m and handle containers, general cargo, vehicles, roro traffic, and rail-borne cargo. The award is conditional on final regulatory procedures and concession signing.
Logistics Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire 20% Stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest container line, announced its subsidiary Hanseatic Global Terminals signed a term sheet to acquire a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg. The transaction is subject to binding agreements. This move continues the trend of carriers seeking vertical integration in the ocean supply chain.
Logistics Survey: Drayage Operators Face Pressure from Congestion, Driver Shortages, and Margins
A survey by FreightWaves and CargoWise Landside of drayage professionals highlights the biggest operational challenges limiting growth, including demand volatility, terminal congestion, driver shortages, and shrinking margins. The report also explores where providers are investing in automation and digital transformation, and why manual processes are no longer sustainable.
Logistics Port of Brownsville Completes $295M Ship Channel Deepening to Boost Cross-Border Trade
The Port of Brownsville has completed the $295.2 million Brazos Island Harbor Improvement Project, deepening the ship channel by 10 feet. The project enables larger vessels and aims to boost energy exports and cross-border trade with Mexico, which accounts for over 80% of port traffic.
Logistics ILWU Strike at C&H Sugar in California Disrupts Sugar Supply Chain for First Time in Decades
Approximately 90-100 ILWU warehouse workers struck at C&H Sugar in Crockett, California, over healthcare, retiree benefits, sick leave, and overtime rules. The plant, served by Union Pacific rail and generating 25,000 truckloads annually, faces the first strike of its kind in decades, potentially disrupting sugar supply across the Bay Area and beyond.
Logistics Uncertainty? Imports Surge 40% at Busiest U.S. Container Gateway Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach saw imports surge 40% in May 2026 to 418,851 TEUs, contributing to a 31.7% year-over-year increase in total throughput. CEO Noel Hacegaba cited tariff uncertainty, rising fuel costs, and geopolitical concerns as drivers of earlier peak-season cargo movement. Trans-Pacific rates have risen significantly as carriers adjust capacity.
Logistics Oregon Port Commission Approves $25M Federal Rail Grant for Coos Bay Intermodal Terminal
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay port commission has approved a $25 million federal grant agreement for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port, a planned ship-to-rail terminal with 2 million TEU capacity. The grant, from the INFRA program, is matched by $25 million from NorthPoint Development, enabling planning and pre-construction activities.
Supply Chain Rail, Ocean Access Backs New Americold Cold Chain Facility at Eastern Canada Port
Americold Realty Trust, in collaboration with DP World and CPKC, has opened a temperature-controlled import-export hub at Port Saint John, New Brunswick. The facility is the first in eastern Canada with direct port access without drayage, with 22,000 pallet positions connecting inland regions to global markets via Hapag-Lloyd and Gemini Cooperation services.
Logistics Port of Virginia Deepens to 55 Feet, Sets East Coast Benchmark with $450M Project
The Port of Virginia officially became the deepest commercial shipping channel on the U.S. East Coast after completing a $450 million dredging project. The milestone allows ultra-large container vessels to transit fully loaded, supporting higher export volumes and lower shipping costs. The port's Gateway Investment Program includes rail expansion and terminal conversions, boosting annual throughput capacity to 5.8 million TEUs.
Commodities Crude Comeback: 20 Million Barrels Leave Iran Port After Peace Breakthrough
A wave of 11 tankers carrying 20 million barrels of crude oil departed from Iran's Chabahar port after a peace breakthrough between Tehran and Washington, according to shipping data cited by Bloomberg. The vessels had been blocked by a US military blockade, and the move signals a potential easing of oil supply constraints. Uncertainty remains as peace negotiations are delayed.
Logistics Antwerp-Bruges Port Targets Bigger India Share as Cargo Volumes Slip
Cargo volumes between India and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges declined to 6.3 million tonnes in 2025 from 7.2 million tonnes in 2024, while container traffic dropped to 330,000 TEUs from 358,000 TEUs. The port's chairman, Johan Klaps, is examining why India's export growth has not translated into higher flows to Europe. The port is betting on green hydrogen to boost future trade.
Logistics Port of Los Angeles $3.4B Budget Forecasts 7% Container Volume Dip
The Port of Los Angeles approved a $3.4 billion budget for FY2026-2027, forecasting a 7% drop in container volumes to 9.3 million TEU. China's share of imports through the port fell to about 40% in 2026 from 61% in 2020, driven by ongoing trade war and tariff uncertainty. The budget boosts capital improvements by 31%, including rail and terminal projects.