Maryland could be facing billions of dollars in new lawsuits related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March 2024. Six construction workers were killed after the cargo ship Dali collided with the bridge. According to The Washington Post, more than 20 entities have filed notice to sue the state. Those announcing their intent… Read More
Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) has confirmed a second block of port auctions for 2025. With a total value of 1.03 billion reais ($182 million), the new block includes four terminals in the ports of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Porto Alegre (RS), Vila do Conde (PA) and Maceió (AL). The auction is expected… Read More
This situation cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely, particularly given that the geopolitical situation has turned adverse Calcutta, as it then was, was founded as a port city by an empire built on trade in the high seas. Yet today’s Kolkata port, now run as the renamed Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, is a logistical nightmare…. Read More
Ted Cruz and Ben Ray Lujan’s legislation would expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry along US borders Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forth legislation amending the International Bridge Act of 1972 that would expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. The bipartisan bill from… Read More
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates. Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which… Read More
