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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.port-and-ship
Jun 20, 2025
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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.port-and-ship
Jun 19, 2025
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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.port-and-ship
Jun 11, 2025
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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.port-and-ship
Jun 09, 2025
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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.port-and-ship
May 27, 2025
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Houston Ship Channel Receives $131M For Upgrades And UpkeepThe move was welcomed by the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its regular meeting on 20 May.
Of this total, $33 million will go towards ongoing construction under the Houston Ship Channel Expansion—Project 11—and $98 million has been designated for operations and maintenance to keep the channel dredged and operational.
This funding follows further progress on Project 11, as the USACE recently approved the federal Assumption of Maintenance (AOM) for Segment 1B of the channel, stretching from Redfish Reef to Bayport Terminal.
This complements the approval of Segment 1C—Bayport to Barbours Cut—granted in 2022. Together, these approvals represent the conclusion of nearly five years of collaborative effort and are projected to generate nearly $380 million in savings over the next 50 years.
Port Houston expects to complete dredging work on Segment 1C by late Q2 or early Q3 of 2025, with beneficial use features in Galveston Bay scheduled for completion in Q4 2025.
READ: Port Houston adds hybrid RTG cranes at Bayport Terminal
Despite a projected nine blank sailings at its container terminals over the next six weeks, Port Houston reported strong throughput figures for April and remains cautiously optimistic. Officials emphasised that the current forecast is far more stable than during previous periods of market disruption.
In line with its sustainability goals, Port Houston also commissioned 20 clean diesel yard tractors at Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals, retiring older models in the process.
In addition, the port is working with TxDOT, Houston Pilots, and Port Security and Emergency Operations to temporarily enhance air draft markings on the Interstate 610 bridge.
Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) granted the port almost $25 million in funds to build and run a hydrogen fueling station for heavy-duty vehicles. The Bayport HRS project aims to create a pipeline-based hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) that provides simple and publicly accessible fueling choices, promoting supply chain growth in Texas and the Gulf Coast area.port-and-ship
May 23, 2025
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Pil Reports Net Earnings Of $1.34 Billion For Fy2024PIL’s 2024 revenue reached $4.30 billion, a 49 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase, with EBITDA rising from $566.17 million to $1.69 billion.
The container shipping segment contributed $3.76 billion in revenue, up $1.25 billion from FY2023, driven by higher freight rates, strong asset utilisation, and a 9.6 per cent increase in volume.
READ: PIL names first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership
EBITDA for the segment was $1.65 billion, and EBIT was $1.32 billion.
The container manufacturing segment saw revenue grow to $541.14 million, a $163.44 million increase, fueled by high demand for dry freight containers amid the Red Sea crisis and US restocking ahead of the presidential election.
EBITDA for this segment was $47.26 million, with EBIT at $33.66 million.
READ: Pilbara Ports launches ship WiFi support initiative
PIL CEO, Lars Kastrup, stated: “During the year, our teams worked hard in navigating disruptions with the evolving Red Sea situation and increased port congestions.
“The additional capacity brought on by newbuild vessels coming on stream in 2025 is expected to outpace the market demand for goods, but continued port congestions may absorb some of the capacity growth.”
Recently, Pilbara Ports reported a total throughput of 64.5 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2025, reflecting a slight 1 per cent dip from the same month last year.port-and-ship
May 21, 2025
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Dp World Unveils $2.5 Billion Logistics InvestmentConstruction is underway on a new $510 million terminal at Tuna Tekra in Gujarat on India’s northwestern coast.
Featuring a 1.1 kilometre (km) berth and annual capacity of 2.19 million TEU, the terminal will connect India’s vast hinterland to global markets through a network of roads and railways, enabling faster, more efficient trade access for Indian businesses, according to DP World.Â
DP World is moving ahead with the development of the new deep-sea port at Banana in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The 450,000 TEU a year facility on the DRC’s Atlantic coast is slated to bring significant cost and time savings for the country’s trade, as it will attract more direct calls from larger vessels from Asia and Europe, boosting economic growth across the region, reported DP World.Â
Further up the West African coast, work is already underway on the new 1.2 million TEU a year Ndayane Port in Senegal.
An initial investment of $830 million is being made in this strategically vital project, which will support the country’s development for the rest of the century.
At the Port of Posorja in Ecuador, DP World has initiated a $140 million berth expansion that will expand the dock to a total of 700 metres, enabling it to accommodate two post-Panamax vessels at the same time.
Finally, at the London Gateway logistics hub, DP World is investing $1 billion to build two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal.
READ: Dominican Republic to host DP World’s $760 million project
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO of DP World, said: “Global trade is evolving fast, and we are investing boldly to shape its future. Despite short-term uncertainty, this $2.5 billion commitment reflects our confidence in long-term trade growth and our determination to build the infrastructure needed to keep the world connected.
“We are building a unique array of assets and suite of capabilities, helping our customers stay competitive, support local economies and enable global access.  Our integrated model gives us visibility and control across the entire supply chain, helping our partners reduce risks and costs.”
Earlier this week, DP World issued the first certificates from its Carbon Inset Programme, launched in January 2025, with over 150,000 import containers registered to date.port-and-ship
May 20, 2025
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Cma Cgm Revenue Hits $13.3 Billion In Q1 2025Revenue stood at $13.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven mostly by the Group’s maritime shipping business.Â
EBITDA totalled $3.1 billion, 29.1 per cent higher than in the first quarter of 2024. EBITDA margin came in at 23.3 per cent, up 3.1 points.Â
In Q1 2025, CMA CGM carried 5.8 million TEUs, a 4.2 per cent increase year-on-year (YoY), driven by sustained global trade and freight demand.
Maritime shipping revenue rose 11.5 per cent YoY to $8.8 billion.
EBITDA reached $2.5 billion, up 30 per cent, with a margin of 28.9 per cent — an increase of 4.1 points. Average revenue per TEU rose 7.1 per cent to $1,498.
READ: CMA CGM becomes controlling shareholder of Santos Brasil
Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, said: “In an unstable geopolitical context marked by unprecedented trade tensions, the Group delivered solid performance in the first quarter, driven by the strength of our shipping activity and our long-term investments, particularly in terminals.
“While the outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain, our direction is clear: control our costs, strengthen our positions in growth markets, and enhance our commercial agility, notably by leveraging artificial intelligence, to meet our customers’ expectations.”
Last month, the CMA CGM marked the arrival of CMA CGM Vitoria—the first Indian-flagged containership registered by a major foreign carrier—at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal.port-and-ship
May 19, 2025
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KlaipÄ—da Port To Launch Private 5G Standalone NetworkThe tests will reportedly enable the KlaipÄ—da State Seaport Authority and companies operating in the port to experience the advantages of a private 5G network, while paving the way for rollouts at critical infrastructure sites across the country, reported the port.
As modern ports increasingly move towards automation, the 5G SA network will allow terminals to connect container cranes, autonomous vehicles, and other equipment to their private 5G network.
In addition, port staff can replace their old devices in favour of a 5G-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) system, which supports seamless communication via a smartphone app. PTT will reportedly offer improved audio quality, wider coverage and separate channels for each port division. Crucially, the system will function even during external network outages.
“Klaipėda Port is already among the most digitally advanced ports in the Baltic Sea region – we operate freight and goods information system (KIPIS) and information system of shipping management in the seaport (LUVIS), and we are actively developing a digital port twin,“ said Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.
“Testing a private 5G network is another strategic step forward. It maximises data security and makes advanced automation possible, while laying the foundation for future smart port infrastructure solutions.”
READ: Port of KlaipÄ—da opens new fleet base
Giedrė Kaminskaitė-Salters, Head of Telia Lithuania, said: “The architecture makes the port’s network more resilient to hybrid threats, while ensuring even faster data transmission.
“This pilot will allow us to prepare for wider deployment across industries where uninterrupted connectivity is essential. We’re opening a new technological chapter in Lithuania.”
Earlier this March, the Klaipėda Port Authority announced its plans to invest €308 million ($322 million) in modern infrastructure, maritime business value creation, and sustainability solutions.port-and-ship
May 19, 2025