Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2025

ILA and USMA officially sign six-year master contract agreement at ceremonies in NJ

ILA Longshore workers on Atlantic and Gulf coasts receive record increase in wages and benefits in contract that now is in effect until September 30, 2030

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | March 13, 2025

Port of Oakland’s McKenney talks about partnerships and priorities

McKenney highlighted the “partnership with the City of Shafter and the Wonderful Company (a major agricultural producer) to do joint marketing. We're looking at ways to move their cargo up through Oakland more efficiently. And we've had great conversations with them, in fact, here at TPM this week.”

Port of Everett’s Seidl announces retirement, Ryker hired as new marine terminals director

The Port of Everett has tapped Tim Ryker as its new Marine Terminals Director, following the retirement announcement of long-time Port employee Walter Seidl.

Successful financing for the expansion of Congo Terminal at the Autonomous Port of Pointe Noire

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) announces the signing by its subsidiary Congo Terminal of a financing agreement of 150,880,000,000 CFA francs (equivalent to 230,000,000 euros) for the extension of the Container Terminal of the Autonomous Port of Pointe Noire (PAPN).

Can Trump ‘take back’ the Panama Canal?

Reuters | March 12, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he wants to “take back” the Panama Canal but has not offered specifics about how he would do so. Here is an explanation of the history and laws governing the critical waterway.

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2025

First liquefied natural gas cargo produced at Corpus Christi Stage 3 export facility

In February 2025, Corpus Christi Stage 3, an expansion of the existing Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, produced its first LNG cargo, according to the developer Cheniere Energy. Corpus Christi Stage 3 started producing LNG in December 2024.

Descartes releases March Global Shipping Report: February U.S. container imports continue strong performance amid trade tensions

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its March Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals.

Matadi Gateway Terminal enhances infrastructure, capacity

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is undertaking several key projects this 2025 to enhance operational efficiency and customer service, and reinforce Matadi’s position as the country’s premier maritime hub.

Orange EV announces new industry-leading 7.5-year warranty covering battery, powertrain & electric components

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Orange EV, the leading manufacturer of electric terminal trucks, has introduced a new 7.5-year warranty covering battery, powertrain, and electric components, representing the most comprehensive coverage in the industry and assuring financial and operational benefits for fleets.

NAWE announces launch of Marine Terminal and Port Operations 2040

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025

Import cargo levels continue to rise among uncertainty over tariffs

Amid continuing tariff turmoil, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Port of Tanjung Pelepas sets new productivity records after launching terminal truck optimization from Kaleris

Kaleris | March 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia’s largest transshipment hub, recently implemented a new Terminal Truck Optimization (TT-O) solution empowering their team to take a smarter approach to scheduling and dispatching moves to terminal tractors.

BRG celebrates 40 years of service

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

OmniTRAX, the rail and real estate affiliate of The Broe Group, commemorated the 40th anniversary of its Texas rail affiliate, Brownsville and Rio Grande International Railway (BRG), at a ceremony of economic and community partners in Brownsville, Texas. Dignitaries from the Port of Brownsville, state and local economic partners, community leaders, and rail customers joined a leadership delegation from OmniTRAX and BRG to recognize the railroad’s pivotal role in keeping North American supply chains moving safely and smoothly.

GPA marks 80th anniversary of driving trade and economic growth

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires majority stake in terminal operator in Le Havre

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

• Acquisition of 60% of the shares in CNMP LH successfully completed • Expansion of terminal portfolio and strengthening of competitive position in France • Hanseatic Global Terminals CEO Dheeraj Bhatia: “Transaction will directly contribute to our Strategy 2030.”

Panama Canal Advisory Board meets with board of directors members

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales participated as a speaker at the International Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) conference ‘Facing the Challenges of LPG Trade Flows'”, held this week in Tokyo, Japan.

Maritime

Reuters | March 09, 2025

Trump hails $20 billion investment by shipping firm CMA CGM

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said French-based shipping firm CMA CGM would invest $20 billion in the United States to build out shipping logistics and terminals.

Republican officials rethink BlackRock bans after Panama port deal

Reuters | March 07, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Often a political punching bag for MAGA Republicans, asset manager BlackRock may have bought some conservative credibility along with its purchase of two critical ports on both sides of the Panama Canal.

EUROGATE container terminal in Hamburg invests in 15 Hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers with new retrofit-ready modular design

AJOT Newsroom | March 07, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg GmbH has ordered 15 Hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers. Booked at the end of 2024, the order will be a delivery of the new modular straddle carrier design, which enables easy drive retrofits for reduced fossil fuel dependence. The straddle carriers will be delivered by July 2026.  