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The Port of Barcelona closed the first half of 2026 with a positive trend in the main traffic indicators, confirming its ability to adapt to a complex global context. During these first six months of the year, the Port of Barcelona handled 35.87 million tons, up 3.5% year on year. Container traffic stood at 1.93 […]

Total throughput at Europe’s largest maritime gateway rose by 0.4% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The total reached 212.0 million tonnes. The dry bulk segment rose by 1.7%. The throughput of liquid bulk also increased by 2.4%. There was a dip in throughput in the container and

Madrid – Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, was in Europe this week to sign a multi-port, multi-jurisdiction Green Shipping Corridors Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spain. This agreement supports Canada’s efforts to strengthen international trade relationships, enhance competitiveness and promote more resilient supply chains

CN and Union Pacific have announced the signing of a binding Memorandum of Understanding that will strengthen rail service across North America, improving both railroads’ ability to serve customers. The agreement provides Union Pacific with expanded operating rights over CN’s Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway (EJ&E) corridor through Chicago, while granting CN new rights over

Dubai – DP World announced it has reached an agreement in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession to develop two new terminals in the Gulf of Oman on the UAE’s east coast — the Al Rugaylat container and multi-purpose terminal, and the Dibba General Cargo terminal. “The partnership with DP World

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI), the benchmark widely referenced by procurement teams, decreased 4% to $4,374 per 40ft container, due to a decline in rates on Asia–Europe and Transpacific trade routes. On the Transpacific trade route, spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles decreased 6% to $5,878 per 40ft container, while those from Shanghai to

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today joined leaders from California’s Port of Long Beach to celebrate a new partnership focused on exploring small modular reactor (SMR) technology. Developments in SMR will be used to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding, cut costs, and secure energy dominance. “Under President Trump’ and Secretary Duffy’s leadership, MARAD is

Seoul – ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a concept design for a nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU containership developed in collaboration with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). Equipped with a small modular reactor (SMR), the concept is a key milestone in

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announced a total of $910,309 in investments in the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre to modernize and optimize the Portail Pélagie-Cormier, a key reception pavilion for tourism and economic development in Minganie. The total project cost sits at over $1.6 million. Through this strategic project, the Port de

In its latest update, the Canadian Coast Guard reports that dismantling has begun of the wrecked containership MSC Baltic lll grounded since February 15, 2025 in a remove cove off the west coast of Newfoundland after losing power. As of July 16, 471 of the 472 cargo containers onboard the MSC Baltic III have been removed from the vessel,