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Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Surge Amid Port Infrastructure Gaps
Ports & Logistics

Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Surge Amid Port Infrastructure Gaps

Lloyd’s Register reports 1,942 alternative-fuel vessels on order, but port infrastructure lags behind with only 25 offering methanol and one completing ammonia bunkering.

03 Nov 2026
South Korea's PanStar Acro Completes First Arctic-Europe Commercial Voyage Ports & Logistics

South Korea's PanStar Acro Completes First Arctic-Europe Commercial Voyage

South Korea's PanStar Acro completes its first commercial round trip from Busan to Europe via the Arctic, cutting voyage times by a third but facing.

02 Nov 2026
Kalmar Secures Orders from Port of Virginia and Tropical Shipping Ports & Logistics

Kalmar Secures Orders from Port of Virginia and Tropical Shipping

Kalmar has secured orders from both the Port of Virginia and Tropical Shipping, marking significant moves towards eco-efficient operations in U.S. ports.

02 Nov 2026
Russia Reopens Sea of Azov for Grain Exports After Months-Long Shutdown Ports & Logistics

Russia Reopens Sea of Azov for Grain Exports After Months-Long Shutdown

Russian authorities have issued permits to vessels carrying grain through the Kerch Strait since October 26, marking the end of a months-long closure due.

02 Nov 2026
LA-LB Ports Strike Deadline Extended to November 4
Ports & Logistics

LA-LB Ports Strike Deadline Extended to November 4

Talks between PMA and ILWU Local 26 continue until Wednesday, November 4, with federal mediators involved.

01 Nov 2026
CMA CGM Launches Electric Barge in Vietnam to Cut Emissions
Ports & Logistics

CMA CGM Launches Electric Barge in Vietnam to Cut Emissions

CMA CGM, Nike, and Gemadept launch a fully electric barge in Vietnam to reduce inland transport emissions by 778 tonnes of CO₂ annually, according to Marine Insight.

31 Oct 2026
Durban Port Operations Update for October 29, 2026
Ports & Logistics

Durban Port Operations Update for October 29, 2026

Africa Ports provides detailed ship movements and terminal updates in Durban on October 29, 2026, including cruise, RORO, tanker, container, and multipurpose terminals.

30 Oct 2026
Port of Santos Launches Regular Ethanol Bunkering Operations
Ports & Logistics

Port of Santos Launches Regular Ethanol Bunkering Operations

The Brazilian port begins regular bioethanol bunkering for CMA CGM vessels, marking a significant step towards sustainable shipping in Latin America.

28 Oct 2026
Durban Port Congestion Persists, Straining South African Logistics
Ports & Logistics

Durban Port Congestion Persists, Straining South African Logistics

Persistent congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal affects supply chains, with logistics costs projected to reach R1.16 trillion in 2026.

25 Oct 2026
Singapore's Bunker Sales Dropped, Bio-Bunkers Surged in September
Ports & Logistics

Singapore's Bunker Sales Dropped, Bio-Bunkers Surged in September

Analysis of Singapore's bunker sales trends and alternative fuel usage highlights the changing landscape amid ongoing feedstock uncertainties.

21 Oct 2026
UK Ports Reject ETS Avoidance Claims as Traffic Soars
Ports & Logistics

UK Ports Reject ETS Avoidance Claims as Traffic Soars

The British Ports Association counters EU claims that UK ports are seeing increased traffic due to ETS avoidance, citing investment and competitiveness.

18 Oct 2026
Durban port activities update on 14 October 2026
Ports & Logistics

Durban port activities update on 14 October 2026

This article provides an overview of current ship movements and expected arrivals at major South African ports as of Friday, 14 October 2026.

18 Oct 2026
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