Ports & Terminals

Tariffs set to dramatically reduce U.S. port traffic

With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“Retailers have been bringing merchandise into the country for months in attempts to mitigate against rising tariffs, but that opportunity has come to an end with the imposition of the ‘reciprocal’ tariffs,” NRF...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/tariffs-set-to-dramatically-reduce-u-s-port-traffic/

Port of Brunswick sets auto, machinery handling record

The Port of Brunswick, Ga,, now the busiest in the U.S. for vehicles and heavy equipment, handled an all-time record of 91,360 units of roll-on/roll-off cargo in March, up 18% or 14,125 units, compared to the same month last year.

“More manufacturers are making Colonel’s Island a main hub for the global trade of autos and machinery,” said Georgia Ports Authority president and CEO Griff Lynch. “Brunswick’s central location in the fast-growing U.S. Southeast market and unmatched capacity to take...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/port-of-brunswick-sets-auto-machinery-handling-record/

Lloyd’s List Intelligence partners with Dataloy Systems to bring Embedded Risk Intelligence to Voyage Management 

  • Lloyd’s List Intelligence Risk and Compliance data integrated into Dataloy’s Voyage Management System (VMS)

LONDON – 8th APRIL, 2025 – Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a global leader in maritime data, insights, and analytics, is pleased to announce its partnership with Dataloy Systems, a leading provider of voyage management solutions, marking a significant milestone in advancing compliance and decision-making processes within the maritime industry. This collaboration integrates Lloyd’s List...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/lloyds-list-intelligence-partners-with-dataloy-systems-to-bring-embedded-risk-intelligence-to-voyage-management/

Shipping: from Theory to Practice

What a timely event taking place as you read these lines at the Greek Island of Chios and in particular at “Yiannis Karalis” amphitheatre of the University of Aegean.

This two day event “targets” students of the Merchant Marine Academy of Deck Officers at the adjacent Island of Innousses, the Merchant Marine Academy of Engineers of Chios as well as undergraduate and post graduate – masters degree students of the University of the Aegean – department of Shipping, Trade and Transport. The event is...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/shipping-from-theory-to-practice/

It’s GIWA time!

Sofia Konstantopoulou

As the Founder of the Greek International Women Awards, it is with great excitement that I announce the opening of applications for this year’s edition. The journey of building a stronger, more inclusive shipping industry is a personal mission for me, and these awards stand as a testament to the incredible women whose contributions continue to shape the future of the industry. But more than just recognizing achievements, this year’s awards are about inspiring one another,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/its-giwa-time/

The Panama Canal authorizes the start of an open bidding process for the transportation of energy products

Panama Canal

Panama, April 4th, 2025 – The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized to open a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of energy products which will complement operations in the interoceanic waterway.

This complementary activity will be incorporated into the sustainable development of the Panama Canal’s West Bank route, which includes activities and alternatives to transporting products by sea.

The development of this pipeline will strengthen...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/the-panama-canal-authorizes-the-start-of-an-open-bidding-process-for-the-transportation-of-energy-products/

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