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The terms "port" and "seaport" are used for different types of port facilities that handle ocean-going vessels. Global trade is largely dependent on maritime transportation into these destinations. There are major ports in six of the seven continents, from Port Said in Egypt to Australia’s Port of Melbourne, to the Port of Santos in Brazil. Asia is home to many of the world’s busiest seaports; the Port of Shanghai is the largest in the world in both cargo tonnage and activity, followed by the Ports of Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Iran Tensions’ Global Trade Impact Revealed by Seized Ship Cargo

The ship MSC Aries recently made headlines after being seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps near the Strait of… Read More

The expanded Panama canal can handle larger ships that carry more shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Expanded Panama Canal Welcomes Largest Capacity Vessel To Date

Haylle Sok 6:06 AM  12/21/2016

The Panama Canal welcomed yesterday the largest capacity vessel to-date to transit the expanded locks—Hapag-Lloyd’s Valparaiso Express. The 10,589 TEU… Read More

New intermodal facility at port of NYNJ will handle shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Ground Breaking for New ExpressRail Port Jersey Facility

Haylle Sok 1:52 AM  12/21/2016

GCT USA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground earlier this week for the ExpressRail… Read More

Port Manatee expansion will allow it to handle more shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Port Manatee Opens Expanded South Gate

Haylle Sok 12:34 AM  12/21/2016

Offering enhanced capabilities for movement of oversized cargo, Port Manatee’s newly expanded south gate complex is now open. A ribbon-cutting… Read More

Port Tampa Bay is handling more shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Port Tampa Bay’s $17.2B Annual Economic Impact

Peter Buxbaum 2:08 AM  12/20/2016

A new economic impact study of 2015 numbers shows that Port Tampa Bay has an annual regional economic impact of… Read More

Ocean port temrinals that handle shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade are suffering financially.

Carriers Playing Poker With Ports

Haylle Sok 1:37 AM  12/20/2016

Container shipping lines are in danger of putting future port investment at risk in their demands for terminal handling cost… Read More

South Carolina ports are handling more shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

South Carolina Ports Post Record November Container Volume

Peter Buxbaum 12:38 AM  12/16/2016

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record earlier this week. SCPA handled 175,217… Read More

Rotterdam business shows how 3D printing can help with shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

RAMLAB Opens at RDM Rotterdam

Haylle Sok 12:01 AM  12/16/2016

Officials of the Port of Rotterdam Authority opened RAMLAB (Rotterdam Additive Manufacturing LAB) in an event that took place at… Read More

The St. Laurence Seaway this year carried more shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

North American Grain Shipments Flowing

Peter Buxbaum 7:48 AM  12/15/2016

The St. Lawrence Seaway is expecting a strong finish to the shipping season as freighters deliver raw materials and exports… Read More

Solar panel powers container terminal at port of Long Beach that handles shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Solar Panels Installed at Port of Long Beach

Haylle Sok 1:34 AM  12/15/2016

The Port of Long Beach is doing its part to contribute to a sustainable environment with the installation of a… Read More

Port of Rotterdam to help develop ports in Indoneesia to handle shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Rotterdam in Joint Venture With Indonesia Port

Haylle Sok 1:02 AM  12/15/2016

The Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a joint venture agreement with the Indonesian state-owned port corporation Pelindo 1. The main… Read More

The portof Rotterdam wants to become CO2 neutral for acrtivities involving the handling of shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Port of Rotterdam Aims to Lead in Energy Transition

Haylle Sok 7:13 AM  12/14/2016

The Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to develop the port into the place where the energy transition takes shape. The… Read More

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