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The project, set to begin in July 2025 and finish by December 2028, will be delivered by the Dutra / Griffith Company Joint Venture, with a strong focus on using American materials and local labour.
Once completed, the expanded ITS terminal will increase cargo-handling capacity by up to 50 per cent, positioning ITS for long-term growth at one of the world’s busiest ports.
A key component of the project is a 560-foot extension of the existing quay, achieved by filling in a 19-acre “horseshoe” gap at the terminal. This upgrade will enable ITS to berth up to two 18,000 TEU container vessels simultaneously, significantly increasing overall terminal throughput.
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Kim Holtermand, Chief Executive Officer of ITS Long Beach, commented: “This project strengthens America’s supply chain by investing in infrastructure the right way, using local labour and US-made materials. We’re not just preparing for the future, we’re building it here, at home.”
Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, added: “By ‘building more America now’, ITS is also building more land for the Port of Long Beach while expanding capacity and driving efficiency on its terminal.”
READ: Port of Long Beach named busiest US port in Q1 2025
The project is expected to create over three years of consistent employment for local workers, union trades, and small businesses.
Materials will be sourced domestically, including rock from Catalina Island, dredged materials from Newport and the Port of Long Beach Harbour, and American-made concrete pilings and structural materials installed by local subcontractors.
The South Slip Fill Project follows earlier upgrades at the ITS Long Beach terminal, such as the introduction of the port’s first on-dock rail system and new electric ship-to-shore cranes.
The Port of Long Beach is ramping up green investment. In March this year, the port announced plans to allocate up to 70 per cent of its annual budget for zero-emission truck incentives, refocusing on fleet turnover as charging and fuelling infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles continues to expand.
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Cma Cgm, Rsgt Sign Term Sheet For An Envisioned $450M Jeddah Terminal JvMarseille-based container shipping line CMA CGM signed through its fully owned subsidiary CMA Terminals a term sheet with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), the national terminal operator, for a potential joint venture to build and operate Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port.
The planned Terminal $450m investment will deliver a 2.6 million TEU new infrastructure, advanced handling equipment, and next-generation digital and sustainability capabilities.
The potential sub-concession would be structured under RSGT’s existing long-term concession with Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and forms part of RSGT’s option to expand Jeddah Islamic Port’s capacity on the allocated Terminal 4 area, as stipulated in the 2020 concession agreement.
The joint venture will operate as a separate 2.6 million TEU container terminal adjacent to the existing RSGT terminals.
CMA CGM said the new Terminal 4 will be capable of berthing and operating mega containerships with maximum efficiency, and supports the Kingdom’s broader logistics strategy to increase gateway throughput, expand transshipment, and reinforce the Red Sea’s pivotal role along the Europe-Asia-Africa corridor.
Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and chief executive officer of CMA CGM Group, stated: “I am pleased to announce this partnership with RSGT, which represents a new step in the development of Jeddah Islamic Port and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”
He added: “By combining CMA CGM’s global expertise with RSGT’s local strength, we will contribute to making Jeddah a key logistics gateway on the Red Sea. This investment reflects our confidence in the Kingdom’s long-term ambitions and our commitment to supporting its economic transformation.”
Once completed, the project will increase Red Sea Gateway Terminal’s annual handling capacity up to 8.8 million TEUs.
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Excelerate Energy Seals $450M Deal For Iraq’S First Floating Lng Import TerminalU.S.-based LNG company Excelerate Energy signed a $450m agreement with a subsidiary of Iraq’s ministry of electricity for the development of the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the port of Khor Al Zubair, the company said in its statement.
The deal, signed at the office of the prime minister, establishes a fully integrated floating LNG import terminal in Iraq.
The agreement includes a five-year contract for LNG supply and regasification services with extension options, and a minimum contracted offtake of 250 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d).
Excelerate will construct the floating LNG import terminal, designed for 500 MMscf/d of regasification capacity.
The company will deploy its newest floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), Hull 3407, and will be responsible for delivering the topside equipment and berth modifications to enable FSRU operations at the jetty.
The FSRU, Hull 3407, is currently under construction by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea and is on track for delivery in 2026.
The vessel is designed with a storage capacity of 170,000 cubic meters and a regasification capacity of up to 1 billion standard cubic feet per day.
As part of the integrated arrangement, Excelerate will serve as the LNG supplier to the terminal.
The project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2026, subject to final permitting and construction timelines, and other closing conditions.
“The landmark agreement we reached today with the Ministry of Electricity demonstrates Excelerate’s strong commitment to Iraq’s energy future and regional stability,” said Steven Kobos, president and chief executive officer of Excelerate Energy. “By combining terminal development, LNG supply, and operational expertise, we are helping Iraq secure reliable energy, diversify its fuel mix, and strengthen its long-term energy security.”
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Cma Cgm Plots Expansion In Saudi Arabia With $450M Jeddah Terminal JvFrench shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has taken another step to expand its terminal footprint in the Middle East, signing a term sheet with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) for a potential joint venture to build and operate Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port.
The agreement, signed by CMA Terminals during the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, lays the groundwork for a $450m, 2.6m teu facility that would operate as a separate terminal adjacent to RSGT’s existing operations.
The project would be developed under a sub-concession within RSGT’s long-term deal with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani). It forms part of an expansion clause in RSGT’s 2020 concession, which allows for additional capacity at the Kingdom’s busiest Red Sea gateway.
RSGT group CEO Jens Floe said the plan reflects a shared intent to boost capacity, reliability, and technology at Jeddah. “By bringing CMA CGM to consolidate their volumes on Terminal 4, we can accelerate upgrades and service enhancements while maintaining high standards across the terminal,” he said.
CMA CGM chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé described the move as a “new step in the development of Jeddah Islamic Port” that aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He said combining CMA CGM’s global network with RSGT’s local expertise would help make Jeddah a “key logistics gateway on the Red Sea”.
The duo said the new terminal will be designed to handle the world’s largest containerships, featuring next-generation equipment and digital systems aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability. If completed, the facility would further bolster Jeddah’s role as a regional transhipment hub linking Europe, Asia, and Africa, while deepening CMA CGM’s long-term presence in the Red Sea region.
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Cooec Lands $800M Deal From Thailand’S PttepCNOOC subsidiary, China Offshore Oil Engineering Co (COOEC), has signed a contract for the construction of a wellhead platform and subsea pipelines for Thailand’s PTTEP.
The contract, worth approximately $800m, is for the Bundled Phases 4 EPCI turnkey platform and marine management construction work package.
The project will be executed under a long-term agreement model. PTTEP stated that the offshore delivery of the wellhead platforms and subsea pipelines will be between 2027 to 2029 through annual orders.
COOEC’s scope will be the design, procurement, construction, offshore transportation, installation, and commissioning of the EPCI deal.
This is the second offshore engineering EPCI project undertaken by COOEC for PTTEP. The entire project will take place from 2025 to 2029. The previous project was the construction of four wellhead platforms for the Zawtika 1B gas field off Myanmar.
This award comes soon after the announcement that COOEC won an EPC contract worth around $4bn for work on QatarEnergy’s Bul Hanine offshore oil field.
The project scope includes the design, procurement, construction, transportation, installation, and commissioning of over 60 individual offshore oil and gas facilities and 40 subsea pipelines and cables, as well as the retrofitting of existing platforms and decommissioning of abandoned platforms.
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Iran Demands $170 Million Fine From Israeli Shipping Magnate After Seizing Cargo ShipIran has demanded a $170 million fine from Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, the owner of a cargo ship it seized in the Strait of Hormuz last year, accusing him of financing terrorism through his shipping activities.
According to Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir, charges have been filed and the case has been brought before the court, though no trial date has been announced yet.
Jahangir said the fine equals the value of the seized ship, excluding its cargo, and added that Ofer was considered an “influential figure” within the Israeli government.
The vessel, MSC Aries, was intercepted on 13 April 2024 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the military branch of Iran’s armed forces that operates under the direct authority of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Portuguese-flagged ship was seized in the Gulf of Oman near the Emirati port city of Fujairah, and its 25 international crew members were detained.
At the time of the seizure, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported that the ship was managed by Zodiac Maritime, a London-headquartered firm linked to Ofer, describing him as a “Zionist capitalist.”
Zodiac Maritime later clarified that the vessel was owned by its affiliate, Gortal Shipping, and had been chartered on a long-term basis to Geneva-headquartered Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Ofer, aged 75, is one of Israel’s most prominent businessmen, with an estimated net worth of $28.2 billion, according to Forbes. His business empire spans shipping, real estate, and finance.
The MSC Aries was last tracked off Dubai and was reportedly heading towards the Strait of Hormuz when it was detained. The ship’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) had been switched off at the time, a practice occasionally used by vessels linked to Israel while navigating through high-risk zones.
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Footage from the incident showed IRGC commandos descending by helicopter onto containers stacked on the vessel’s deck.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the ship had been “seized by regional authorities” in the Gulf of Oman. The United States condemned the act as piracy and urged Iran to release the crew.
Israel’s foreign minister at the time called on the European Union to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, calling Iran a “criminal regime” that supports Hamas and violates international maritime law.
The crew members were later released, but Iran kept control of the ship.
Hours after the MSC Aries was seized, Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israel, firing hundreds of drones and missiles, most of which were intercepted by Israeli and allied defence systems.
This was not the first time Ofer-linked ships had been targeted by Iran. In February 2023, an oil tanker partially owned by him was struck by an Iranian suicide drone. Another tanker operated by his company was hit in August 2021, killing two crew members.
References: timesofisrael, moneycontrol
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Panama Canal Authority Unveils $2.6 Billion Plan To Build Two New Ports By 2029The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced plans to build two new port terminals worth US$2.6 billion by 2029 to increase capacity and stay competitive amid uncertainty over the future of Hong Kong–based Hutchison Holdings’ port operations in Panama.
The two new terminals, Corozal on the Pacific side and Telfers on the Atlantic, will increase Panama’s container-handling capacity from 9.5 million TEUs to 15 million TEUs annually.
The ACP plans to award construction and concession contracts before the end of 2026, with both ports scheduled to begin operations in 2029.
The announcement followed a consultation meeting with around twenty global port and shipping companies, including Cosco Shipping Ports, PSA International, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, and Maersk, who expressed interest in the project.
ACP Vice President of Finance Víctor Vial said that the expansion is essential for maintaining Panama’s competitive position in global trade. He remarked that if expansion does not occur in Panama, neighbouring countries may seize the opportunity instead.
The authority also intends to invest more than US$8.5 billion over the next decade to expand and diversify its business portfolio. Alongside the new ports, projects under consideration include a gas pipeline and a new reservoir.
ACP Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez recently observed that Panama’s five existing main ports, operated by companies from the United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, are operating close to capacity.
He added that the new development would add approximately 5 million TEUs of container transhipment capacity each year, helping relieve congestion across the canal zone.
The project comes as the future of the Balboa (Pacific) and Cristóbal (Atlantic) terminals, both managed by Hutchison’s subsidiary Panama Ports, remains uncertain.
Hutchison is currently seeking to sell its stakes in these terminals to a consortium led by U.S.-based BlackRock and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), an affiliate of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
The deal, valued globally at US$22.8 billion, has been welcomed by Washington but opposed by Beijing, which has reportedly sought the inclusion of Chinese state-owned Cosco in the consortium.
According to Hong Kong analyst Lau Siu-kai, Panama’s decision to develop new terminals could help the country regain control and reduce geopolitical tension by diversifying port ownership. He noted that if more companies are involved, the strategic importance of Hutchison’s ports to both the U.S. and China could decrease.
However, Lau also said that the dispute over Hutchison’s existing ports is unlikely to end soon, as both countries are expected to keep firm positions on the issue.
Meanwhile, Panama’s Supreme Court is reviewing several lawsuits that could cancel Hutchison’s port concessions. Canal Affairs Minister José Ramón Icaza said the government is ready for any scenario and would appoint an interim operator if needed before launching a new tender.
The 80-kilometre-long Panama Canal, opened in 1914 and handed over to Panama in 1999, handles about 5% of global sea trade.
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Alabama Port Authority And Apm Terminals Commit $131 Million To New Container Berth At Port Of MobileSTS cranes at APM Terminals' Port Elizabeth Terminal, at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Stock Photo: Mihai_Andritoiu/Shutterstock
The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile announced an agreement to proceed with construction of a new 1,300-foot container berth at the Port of Mobile. The $131 million project, funded by federal appropriations and private investments from APM Terminals, will expand berth capacity by 50% and enable the terminal to handle three ultra-large containerships simultaneously.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with completion targeted for 24 months after groundbreaking. Once operational, the annual berth capacity of APM Terminals Mobile will reach 1.4 million TEU, supported by seven ship-to-shore cranes.
The Phase V project follows the recent completion of the $366 million Mobile Harbor deepening project to 50 feet, making it the deepest container port in the U.S. Gulf. The new berth complements more than $200 million in investments currently underway, including a 33-acre container yard expansion, a rail capacity upgrade, and construction of a new rail flyover bridge that will enable direct on-dock rail access.
“This expansion is about more than infrastructure — it’s about cementing Mobile’s position as the Gulf’s premier container gateway,” said Doug Otto, Interim CEO and Director of the Alabama Port Authority. “With the channel deepening complete, a new berth underway, the Phase IV expansion in progress, and APM Terminals’ continued partnership, we’re connecting businesses across Alabama — and across the nation — to global markets faster and more efficiently than ever before.”
“This new berth is a strategic next step in making sure Mobile stays ahead of the growth curve,” said Brian Harold, Managing Director of APM Terminals Mobile. “As cargo volumes grow, we’re committed to scaling further in full partnership with the Port Authority and our customers.”
The new berth will be located at the southern end of the existing container terminal and is adjacent to 25 acres of land that could be developed in the future for container handling, value-added logistics, or storage needs.
To support the long-term success of the terminal, APM Terminals and the Alabama Port Authority have agreed to a 20-year extension of APM Terminals’ concession to operate the container terminal, now running through 2058 with two 10-year extension options. The agreement includes increased lease payments to underwrite the Port Authority investment.
The expansion comes as APM Terminals, the port operating arm of Danish shipping giant Maersk Group, pursues other Gulf Coast investments. The company will invest $500 million in a new container terminal on the Mississippi River’s west bank at the Louisiana Gateway Port. The initial development encompasses 200 acres featuring on-dock rail facilities and a berth capable of accommodating post-Panamax vessels, with potential expansion up to 900 acres.
APM Terminals previously ceased operations at Port Houston in July 2015.
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Ashdod Port Unveils Infrastructure Upgrade Plan Worth Over $450MIsrael’s Ashdod Port Company has announced an infrastructure investment program valued at approximately NIS 1.5bn ($458m) to enhance efficiency and expand capabilities.
The investment program includes a series of projects to modernise and optimise the port’s facilities, with a focus on transforming quays into specialised terminals according to cargo segments.
This specialisation is designed to streamline operations and strengthen the port’s role as a key national infrastructure asset.
The port looks to buy 12 electric ERTG cranes as part of a broader plan to acquire 34 cranes by 2030, as well as construct a dedicated electrical substation, and expand the container storage yard behind Quay 21, increasing its capacity by an additional 4,000 containers.
Funds will also be allocated for the advanced jib cranes, along with several complementary infrastructure projects currently underway.
The jib cranes are part of the company’s plans to optimise Quays 7 and 9 for general cargo and bulk operations. These new cranes, with a maximum working radius of 48 meters, can handle general cargo, bulk materials, and heavy project loads weighing up to 124 tons. The upgraded quays will accommodate vessels of up to 100,000 tons.
The company has also launched the second phase of the Quay 21 upgrade project. This phase includes the construction of a new container storage yard in the quay’s hinterland, procurement of the ERTG cranes, and establishment of a transformation station and dedicated electrical substation. A new transformation station has already been completed.
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World’S Biggest 10,000-Ton Pure Electric Cargo Ship “Gezhouba” Enters ServiceThe world’s biggest 10,000-ton pure electric transport ship called Gezhouba was launched in Yichang, in western Hubei province of China.
The ship is 129.98 m long, 22 m wide and 7.7 m deep with a draft of 6.5 m and a maximum deadweight of 13,740 tons.
It will mainly transport bulk commodities found along the Changjiang River.
The ship has 12 sets of containerised lithium-ion battery packs, totalling 24,000 kWh.
The batteries can be charged quickly and replaced in just 30 minutes, offering a cruising range of up to 500 km, enabling long-distance cargo transportation.
This futuristic ship integrates 4G, 5G, BeiDou navigation, and satellite communications into a multi-link network, allowing for remote navigation control and automated berthing and unberthing operations.
It is also a pioneer of smart management across the ship, port and shore. After its commissioning, electric propulsion has replaced 617.5 tons of fuel oil, decreasing carbon dioxide emissions by around 2052 tons and contributing to green navigation in inland waterway shipping.
Per reports, the vessel achieved breakthroughs in areas like new energy propulsion, navigation control, and supporting infrastructure while successfully validating several core technologies, including massive-capacity batteries and DC integrated power systems.
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St. Johns Ship Building Sets New 100-Ton Rough Terrain Crane Into ServiceSt. Johns Ship Building (SJSB), a subsidiary of Americraft Marine Group, announced the receipt and commissioning of a new 100-ton Link-Belt rough terrain crane, acquired through funding provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program.
The Link-Belt 100|RT is fabricated and assembled in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A. This heavy-lift crane expands the shipyard’s material-handling and modular assembly capabilities, supporting a growing backlog of both commercial and government vessel programs.
The 100|RT crane features a five-section, full-power boom extending to 155 feet and an optional tip height of 237 feet, along with Link-Belt’s PULSE 2.0 operating system, real-time telematics, and a modern ergonomic operator cab. The unit’s under-95,000-pound transport weight and one-person fly erection technology make it one of the most versatile heavy-lift cranes in its class.
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Uae’S Humanitarian Aid Ship Sails To Gaza With 7200 Tonnes Of Relief SuppliesUAE’s humanitarian ship left for Gaza as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, loaded with 7200 tonnes of relief supplies to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinians.
There are 4680 tonnes of food, 2160 tonnes of shelter material, winter clothes, tents, 360 tonnes of medical supplies, and 4 water tanks.
The people of Gaza suffer from a lack of necessities like food, water and availability of hygiene products. Hundreds of women and children have died, and many have become handicapped and malnourished.
UAE’s charitable organisations have collaborated to provide this aid to the people of Gaza.
This operation shows the UAE’s humanitarian approach and its commitment to relief efforts, setting an example of effective response to support those in need across the world.
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38 Kilograms Of Cocaine Found Inside A Shipping Container Of Bananas At Piraeus PortAuthorities in Greece struck another major blow to drug trafficking networks, confiscating over 38 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container of bananas at the Port of Piraeus.
The narcotics were found during an operation conducted by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, the Narcotics Division, and the Customs and Financial authorities.
Per police reports, 33 packages with cocaine weighing around 38.2 kilograms were found hidden between the refrigeration unit and the inner wall of the container.
The container had arrived by ship from a foreign country, carrying 1080 cartons of bananas destined for Piraeus.
Authorities estimated that the street value of the seized cocaine could exceed a million euros.
Investigation is ongoing to trace the origins and intended recipients of the drug and to ascertain whether the case has links to the international drug trafficking mafia.
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19 October 20253 min read38 Kilograms Of Cocaine Found Inside A Shipping Container Of Bananas At Piraeus Port
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19 October 2025
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