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Port Of Hamburg Announces €1 Billion Terminal Investment
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Port Of Hamburg Announces €1 Billion Terminal InvestmentNavigation towards the Container Terminals Buchardkai (CTB) and Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) will reportedly be easier and faster following the enhancement. New land for terminal operations will create additional capacity and enable further modernisation of container throughput operations. Around 90 per cent of the largest container vessels calling at Hamburg are currently handled at the Waltershofer Hafen. The turning basin will be widened from its current 480 metres to 600 metres. Vessels will have a larger water surface available for turning manoeuvres, ensuring optimal performance and safety. This is expected to enhance navigational safety and operational efficiency for current and future vessel sizes at Hamburg’s busiest container throughput area while improving navigability and resilience along the River Elbe. All berths in the Waltershofer Hafen will reportedly benefit from this measure, which is expected to increase throughput efficiency. The creation of additional berths will also improve terminal workflows: going forward, processes can be automated and electrified – a key contribution to decarbonisation. READ: Port of Hamburg celebrates anniversary with double christening Public funding will cover part of the costs. Preliminary estimates indicate a total cost in the region of €1.1 billion ($1.29 billion). The infrastructure works are to be completed by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) by the mid-2030s. In addition to public investment, Eurogate has signed a preliminary lease agreement for the new areas and will invest at least €700 million ($821 million) in expanding the existing container terminal, with completion planned within two years of the handover of the newly developed land. READ: Hamburg SeaClear 2.0 system uses AI to tackle plastic waste Jens Meier, CEO of Hamburg Port Authority: “This project will enhance the performance of the Port of Hamburg and represents a vital investment in its long-term competitiveness. “In doing so, we are also laying the groundwork for the next steps towards a climate-neutral port. As a first step, the HPA will update the planning before proceeding with construction, due to finish by mid-2030s.” Last month, representatives from the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and Ocean Network Express (ONE) signed an agreement to advance the use of shore power in the Port of Hamburg.
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Jul 08, 2025
Adani Krishnapatnam Port Hits Record 5.85M Tonnes In June
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Adani Krishnapatnam Port Hits Record 5.85M Tonnes In JuneThe figure surpasses the previous record set by Krishnapatnam Port of 5.74 million metric tonnes (MMT), set one month earlier, marking the second consecutive month of record throughput. The increase in volume has been linked to coordinated ground operations and internal team performance, according to the company. AKPL is located on the eastern coast of India and operates as part of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ). The port is one of several key facilities contributing to India’s maritime cargo throughput. READ: Adani’s Colombo terminal begins operations Jagdish Patel, CEO of AKPL, commented on the performance: “This milestone is a testament to the relentless efforts, seamless coordination, and unwavering dedication of every team member. “Heartfelt thanks to our teams, vendor partners, and valued customers for making this possible. It is a moment of great pride, only the second time since the port’s inception that such a volume has been achieved.” Recently, Adani Gangavaram Port set a new benchmark in coastal cargo handling by loading 61,317 metric tonnes in just 24 hours aboard the vessel MV Star Nasia for TANGEDCO. The port’s record-breaking performance was enabled by the strategic deployment of advanced equipment, including Mobile Harbour Cranes, E-GSCs (Electronic Grab Ship Unloaders), enhanced railway infrastructure, and mechanised yards.
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Jul 08, 2025
Hhla Posts €1.6 Billion Revenue As 2024 Results Strengthen
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Hhla Posts €1.6 Billion Revenue As 2024 Results StrengthenDuring her address at HHLA’s Annual General Meeting, CEO Angela Titzrath reflected on the company’s 2024 performance, highlighting a year of strategic progress and financial growth despite ongoing global challenges. HHLA maintained its role in the European logistics network while operating amid economic pressures from Germany’s weak economy, the conflict in the Middle East, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Group revenue rose by 10.5 per cent to €1.59 billion ($1.87 billion), and operating profit (EBIT) increased by 22.7 per cent to €134.3 million ($157.4 million). READ: HHLA Sky, Third Element Aviation to boost drone technology Titzrath emphasized that HHLA remained resilient in a volatile market environment and continued to implement its long-term strategy. Key developments included the expansion of its European network, further automation at its Hamburg container terminals, and technological upgrades aimed at future-proofing operations. The meeting also approved a dividend payout of €0.10 ($0.11) per listed class A share, totaling €7.3 million ($8.5 million) for the Port Logistics subgroup. For the unlisted Real Estate subgroup, held entirely by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, €1.50 ($1.76) per class S share will be paid — bringing total dividends for the 2024 financial year to €11.3 million ($13.2 million). Last month, HHLA announced it is acquiring a 60 per cent stake in Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal LLC in Batiovo, western Ukraine.
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Jul 07, 2025
Ports Of Seattle, Tacoma Drive $55 Billion Output In 2023
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Ports Of Seattle, Tacoma Drive $55 Billion Output In 2023Collectively, the three port authorities contributed $17.7 billion in wages and benefits and $55 billion in total business output last year. The NWSA handled nearly 3 million TEUs in 2023, supporting 52,100 jobs, including 18,000 directly tied to marine cargo, and generating $4.4 billion in wages and $14 billion in business output. The Port of Tacoma, through both NWSA’s South Harbor and independent port activity, contributed to 41,000 jobs, $3.4 billion in wages, and $10.8 billion in output. READ: NWSA March TEUs grow 18 per cent John McCarthy, NWSA Co-Chair and Port of Tacoma Commission President, said: “We aren’t just dependent on trade, we excel at it. That trade excellence also serves the rest of the country. We serve a role of national importance and impact.” While aviation remains the Port of Seattle’s largest business segment, its maritime sectors—including cargo handling, cruise, commercial fishing, and real estate—made significant contributions. Combined, these supported 10 of thousands of jobs and billions in economic output. The study provides the first integrated view of the Seattle–Tacoma gateway’s full economic footprint across all port-related sectors, reinforcing its strategic importance to both regional and national trade. Last month, NWSA recorded a 21.2 per cent decline in full international imports in May 2025 compared to the same month last year. The fall is partly attributed to shipping decisions impacted by ongoing tariff uncertainty, as full international exports also dropped by 10.7 per cent.
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Jul 04, 2025
Tti Algeciras Submits €150 Million Expansion Plan To Apba
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Tti Algeciras Submits €150 Million Expansion Plan To ApbaThe proposed development covers an additional 160,000 square metres and represents a planned investment of €150 million ($177 million). This expansion will enable the terminal to increase its annual throughput by up to 500,000 TEU, raising its total handling capacity to 2.1 million TEU. The investment will also extend the terminal’s concession period until 2065, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the port. READ: AllRead deploys artificial solution at Port of Algeciras Since welcoming its first vessel on 5 May 2010 and becoming the first semi-automated terminal in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, TTI Algeciras has handled nearly 18 million TEU, a milestone expected to be surpassed this year. This growth has helped establish the Port of Algeciras as a leading transhipment hub in Southern Europe and a vital gateway for import and export flows across mainland Spain. Situated on the European shore of the Strait of Gibraltar, TTI Algeciras is a strategic terminal for its main shareholders: South Korean shipping line HMM (holding 50 per cent plus one share) and, since February 2021, the CMA CGM Group (holding 50 per cent minus one share), a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions. READ: COSCO SHANGHAI joins CMA CGM’s Transatlantic service CMA CGM is also historically a major customer of the terminal. Each week, TTI Algeciras receives some of the world’s largest container vessels, including the HMM Algeciras (23,964 TEU) and CMA CGM’s 23,000 TEU LNG-powered ships, such as the CMA CGM Jacques Saadé. Alonso Luque, CEO of TTI Algeciras, commented: “This expansion is the natural evolution of more than a decade of steady growth with operational and commercial excellence. “The project not only adds much-needed physical capacity but also positions us to take on new service opportunities and larger vessels, while maintaining the flexibility and efficiency that have defined our terminal from the beginning.” Earlier in April, the Port of Algeciras marked a milestone as the site of Axpo’s first LNG ship-to-ship delivery, expanding the Swiss energy producer’s bunkering operations to a second Spanish port. During the operation, the 7,500-cubic-metre (cbm) vessel Avenir Aspiration supplied approximately 5,000 cbm of LNG to the MSC Mariacristina.
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Jul 03, 2025
Sc Ports Approves $300 Million Plan To Expand Infrastructure
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Sc Ports Approves $300 Million Plan To Expand InfrastructureAccording to SC Ports, terminals remain fluid, with cranes averaging 33 moves per hour and trucks averaging 35-minute turn times. Rail-served inland ports connect Charleston to regional markets throughout the Southeast. To support future demand, SC Ports’ Board has approved a $294 million capital plan for FY 2026. Projects include completing the Navy Base Intermodal Facility (now over 80 per cent complete), expanding Leatherman Terminal, and upgrading Columbus Street Terminal for RoRo cargo. READ: SC Ports expands Port of Charleston’s coverage In May, the port authority handled 219,255 TEUs and 120,796 pier containers — up 22 per cent and 21 per cent from the previous year. Loaded imports rose 19 per cent, and exports were up 10 per cent. Inland Port Greer hit a monthly record with 16,952 rail moves, while Dillon moved 3,856 rail containers. Vehicle volumes held steady at 13,062 units. SC Ports President and CEO, Barbara Melvin, said: “These strategic investments enable us to handle current cargo volumes, and the cargo that will flow from future investments and population growth in the Southeast.” In March, the SC Ports team and the maritime community handled 240,857 TEUs and 131,513 pier containers, an 11 per cent increase over March 2024.
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Jun 20, 2025
Port Houston Secures $214 Million For Channel Upgrades
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Port Houston Secures $214 Million For Channel UpgradesThese funds are in addition to the $33 million for Project 11 and $98 million for O&M included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ FY 2025 Workplan. Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo expressed appreciation to industry partners, stakeholders, Congressman Wesley Hunt, and the bipartisan delegation for their continued support. READ: Port Houston adds hybrid RTGs cranes at Bayport Terminal Chairman Campo said: “We appreciate the Trump Administration for recognising the criticality of this expansion and applaud Congressman Wesley Hunt and Congressman Brian Babin for their tremendous advocacy and unwavering leadership to bring home the millions of federal dollars needed to complete Project 11. “This project will keep our economy moving forward and enable our port to continue delivering for not just Houstonians but the entire nation.” Congressman Hunt stated: “As the largest energy port in the entire world, Project 11’s success is essential to maintaining Texas’s and the United States’ energy dominance. “I would also like to express my sincerest gratitude to President Trump for recognising the importance of this project and his goal of ensuring America is once again a net exporter of energy.” READ: Port Houston April volumes soar 20 per cent Several segments of the Houston Ship Channel expansion are already complete, reducing daylight restrictions by up to two hours and improving two-way vessel traffic. Port Houston expects to finish its final dredging phase this summer, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leading the remaining work. Project 11 is set for completion by 2029. Recently, DSP signed an agreement with Port Houston to support the processing and maintenance of its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages and database systems.
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Jun 19, 2025
Port Of Brisbane Targets $25 Billion Growth With Vision 2060
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Port Of Brisbane Targets $25 Billion Growth With Vision 2060PBPL reported that industry, government, and community partners helped develop Vision 2060. Backed by research, it outlines a path to boost economic growth while promoting innovation and environmental stewardship. According to PBPL, Queensland’s population is expected to reach 8.3 million by 2060. Container trade is projected to triple, while energy demand could rise as the port community drives decarbonisation. DAE’s modelling indicates that by 2060, the port and its supply chain could generate $25 billion in economic value for Queensland and support 125,000 jobs. READ: Port of Brisbane delivers new home for DSV PBPL outlined Vision 2060’s three key goals: PBPL CEO, Neil Stephens, said: “This is a chance to create a cleaner, smarter, and more connected port that will drive Queensland’s prosperity for generations.” “Vision 2060 invites all stakeholders to innovate, collaborate, and build a globally competitive port delivering lasting value. Ultimately, this is about ensuring Brisbane’s port of the future is driven by seamless connectivity, powered by clean energy and designed for future generations.” In November 2024, the Cook Labor Government finalised plans for a new A$7.2 billion ($4.7 billion) container port in Kwinana, set to replace Fremantle as Western Australia’s primary port.
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Jun 11, 2025
Port Of Long Beach Drives $309 Billion In Economic Impact
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Port Of Long Beach Drives $309 Billion In Economic ImpactThis is according to a new analysis released on 12 May. The report came just hours after the US and China announced a surprise 90-day rollback of tariffs that could have raised consumer prices by up to 145 per cent in the US and 125 per cent in China. Port CEO, Mario Cordero, said: “The timing was purely coincidental. But it was also fortuitous. At this moment, all eyes are on international trade and we have the hard data that shows the Port of Long Beach fuels the US economy.” READ: Port of Long Beach boosts investment in zero-emission trucks The Port of Long Beach’s 2023 economic analysis outlines its direct, indirect, and broader impacts across the region, California, and the nation, based on last year’s cargo volume. Nationally, the port supports over 2.7 million jobs, generates $176 billion in income, and contributes more than $309 billion to the US GDP. In California, 1.1 million jobs are linked to the port, producing $77.9 billion in income. Across Southern California’s five-county region, nearly 692,000 jobs depend on port activity, with $46.6 billion in income generated. READ: Port of Long Beach sets record with busiest April ever Port operations also contributed $84.4 billion in taxes at the local, state, and federal levels in 2023. Cargo handled by the port reaches every California legislative district and all US congressional districts, underscoring its national reach and economic importance. Long Beach Mayor, Rex Richardson, stated: “Our community, our jobs and our collective future depend on stable, smart trade policies that grow, not shrink, business incomes at home and markets for US goods abroad.” Recently, the Port of Long Beach promoted Suzanne Plezia, P.E., to Managing Director of Engineering Services, following the retirement of Sean Gamette, P.E.
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Jun 09, 2025
Cma Cgm, Saigon Newport Partner On $600M Deep-Sea Terminal
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Cma Cgm, Saigon Newport Partner On $600M Deep-Sea TerminalThe partnership covers the design, construction, and operation of Lach Huyen terminals 7 and 8, located in the Lach Huyen area of Haiphong. Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, the terminal is expected to handle up to 1.9 million TEUs. The project, structured as a public-private partnership, involves a total investment of $600 million. The new site is expected to enhance CMA CGM’s intermodal logistics network, seamlessly integrated with CEVA Logistics’ nationwide operations. READ: CMA CGM welcomes first Indian-flagged containership Amid rapid industrial and logistics growth in northern Vietnam, this initiative seeks to respond to the region’s rising container volumes. By partnering with SNP, CMA CGM aims to establish long-term capacity in this critical node of the Asian supply chain. The company operates 29 weekly services across seven ports in Vietnam and holds ownership stakes in both the Gemalink Terminal at Cai Mep and the Vietnam International Container Terminal in Ho Chi Minh City. Last month, CMA CGM Group announced the closing of its acquisition of approximately 47.9 per cent of Santos Brasil Participações S/A (Santos Brasil) from funds managed by Opportunity, following regulatory approvals from relevant Brazilian authorities.
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May 27, 2025