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Philippine Ports Authority’s vision: Modernizing ports for sustainable future
In an exclusive interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Jay Daniel Santiago, the general manager of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), shared the agency’s ambitious plans for
Seven major operators accounted for over 40% of global port handling in 2023
While the total number of global terminal operators (GTOs) featuring in the Drewry league tables remained unchanged at 21 in 2023, the composition has changed
Singapore remains top maritime center for 11th consecutive year
According to the 2024 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) Report, for the 11th consecutive year, Singapore has been recognized as the world’s leading shipping
U.S port strikes will cause major supply disruption into 2025, say analysts
Ripple effects of strike action at ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts will cause severe supply chain disruption
Explosion at Ningbo-Zhoushan port raises further serious safety concerns in ocean container shipping
A major explosion has occurred on a container ship while berthed at the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China in another
DP World Foundation donates to cancer hospital
DP World Foundation has donated Dh15 million (US$4 million) to Al Jalila Foundation to support the development of the Hamdan
Port of Rotterdam: Staying ahead of the curve
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Robert Simons, vice mayor of Rotterdam, Netherlands, who is responsible for port, economy, hospitality
Record Demand for Ocean Shipping: Seaborne Transportation Woes
Global demand for seaborne transportation hit an all-time record in May amid soaring shipping freight rates and severe port congestion. The 15.94 m TEU (20-foot
Port of Seattle becomes first U.S. port to require 100% of cruise vessels to use shore power
The Port of Seattle became the first port in the nation to independently require that 100% of all cruise vessels homeported in Seattle be shore
Philippines upgrades Port of Batangas, build new US$800 million container terminal at Bauan
To decongest the Manila Port, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. inaugurated the newly expanded Batangas Port Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) in Batangas City—the largest in
Singapore completes propulsion, maneuverability trials of dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel
Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and maneuverability
Charting the course for enhanced port efficiency
Communication: Heartbeat of maritime operations
NYK to recover emissions from ships at berth in Californian ports
NYK concluded an agreement with STAX Engineering, a U.S. maritime emissions capture and control company, to use its emissions capture and control technology to recover
DP World invests US$50 million in Busan New Port
DP World announced a US$50 million (approximately ₩66 billion) investment to develop a new logistics center in Busan New Port, strengthening the port’s position as
PSA expands Jurong Island Terminal to enhance sustainable supply chain offerings
PSA Singapore (PSA) has announced a strategic expansion of its Jurong Island Terminal (JIT) to meet growing demand for sustainable, efficient and resilient supply chain
Australia bans Liberian bulk carrier from ports
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued a refusal of access Direction to the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier KMAX Leader, effective 15 February 2024, banning the
Ulsan Port completes world’s first STS green methanol supply to very large container ship
South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Ulsan Port Authority announced a world first with the successful completion of ship-to-ship (STS) green methanol supply
Philippines adopts new 10-year plan to develop maritime industry
Seafarers’ rights advocates are now busy going through the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP), which was recently approved by the Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Singapore maritime industry: Cautious optimism for 2024
Chee Hong Tat, Minister for Transport, announced a record year in 2023 for Maritime Singapore at the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) New Year Conversations event
Singapore trials charging concepts for electric harbor craft
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has selected the Pyxis Energy, Pyxis Maritime and SP Mobility partnership, Seatrium O&G (International), and Yinson Electric,
Port of Duisburg: Connecting global companies to European markets
Singapore launches digital bunkering for enhanced efficiency
Activists applaud EPA’s action to curb ship pollution at California’s ports
PEMA, ICHCA sign MoU to advance sustainable practices, safety standards in cargo handling sector
Port of Tanjung Pelepas sets new shift volume record
Philippines says it will not pull out of Escoda Shoal despite Chinese harassment
For five months, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s largest and most advanced patrol vessels,
INTERPOL operations in Southeast Asia net synthetic drugs worth US$1.05 billion
An international operation coordinated by INTERPOL against drug trafficking in Southeast Asia led to record seizures of synthetic drugs valued
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