By DredgeWire Port and maritime operations across the Middle East have experienced significant disruption since the start of the U.S.–Israel strikes on Iranian military targets, with multiple incidents reported at major commercial and energy terminals and vessel traffic slowing across the region. In the UAE, operations at DP World’s Jebel Ali Port were temporarily suspended following… Read More
The Strategic Imperative: Beyond Capacity Addition VO Chidambaranar Port’s ambitious ₹15,000 crore Outer Harbour project represents more than just a capacity enhancement; it signals a critical strategic pivot. The port aims to transform Tamil Nadu into a major transshipment hub, directly confronting the dominance of established international players like Singapore, Colombo, and Port Klang. This… Read More
By Alma Solis PANAMA CITY (AP) — Two ports run for years by a Hong Kong-based company at either end of the Panama Canal have thrust Panama into a geopolitical tug-of-war between the United States and China. Even before taking office for his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump complained that China was running the Panama Canal, because of concerns over… Read More
𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟰 – In a significant expansion of its operational footprint in Egypt, Nafith International, a leader in tech-enabled logistics solutions, has been awarded a major tender as part of a joint venture with Egytrans NOSCO“. The project involves the management and operation of truck yard facilities at Sokhna Port, under the Suez Canal… Read More
The Port of Tilbury announces today (25 February), the approval of an expansion plan for the development of Tilbury3 (T3) into a flexible, rail-connected port capable of accommodating a wide range of industrial and logistics activities. The site totals 143 acres for port operational use and ecological mitigation. The outline planning consent from Thurrock Council… Read More