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Ukrainian drone strikes halve Russian Black Sea oil loads and cripple grain terminals
Ports & Logistics

Ukrainian drone strikes halve Russian Black Sea oil loads and cripple grain terminals

New Ukrainian attacks on Novorossiysk’s oil and grain facilities have cut Russian crude shipments by more than 50 % in August and stopped most grain.

28 Aug 2026
70 Vessels Queue Near Danube Canal for Ukrainian Grain Ports & Logistics

70 Vessels Queue Near Danube Canal for Ukrainian Grain

Up to 70 vessels are waiting to load grain near the Danube's Sulina Canal, causing delays in Ukrainian exports. This article details the current situation and its impact.

28 Aug 2026
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports, Industrial Sites, Distribution Facilities Ports & Logistics

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports, Industrial Sites, Distribution Facilities

Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukrainian infrastructure in a widespread attack, causing casualties and disrupting logistics.

28 Aug 2026
CMA CGM and RSGT Invest $434 Million in Jeddah Islamic Port Expansion Ports & Logistics

CMA CGM and RSGT Invest $434 Million in Jeddah Islamic Port Expansion

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal to develop new terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, adding 2.6 million TEUs of annual capacity.

28 Aug 2026
Port of Tyne advances recovery after July vessel collision and pellet spill
Ports & Logistics

Port of Tyne advances recovery after July vessel collision and pellet spill

The Port of Tyne has coordinated salvage, cargo handling and a plastic‑pellet clean‑up since the 19 July collision, keeping river traffic moving while.

27 Aug 2026
Port of Tyne restores traffic after July collision and pellet spill
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Port of Tyne restores traffic after July collision and pellet spill

The north‑east terminal has cleared damaged containers, off‑loaded cargo from BG Orange and begun a plastic‑pellet clean‑up, keeping trade flowing despite.

27 Aug 2026
La Spezia cargo rises 2% as transshipment jumps 65.5%
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La Spezia cargo rises 2% as transshipment jumps 65.5%

La Spezia port saw a 2% overall cargo increase in Q2 2026, driven by a 65.5% surge in transshipment traffic. This analysis compares regional port performance.

27 Aug 2026
Ukraine proposes Black Sea truce as attacks disrupt grain exports
Ports & Logistics

Ukraine proposes Black Sea truce as attacks disrupt grain exports

Ukraine offers Russia a ceasefire to end attacks on ships and ports, raising concerns about global food supplies.

27 Aug 2026
Typhoon Dolphin fuels massive container backlog at Ningbo and Shanghai ports
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Typhoon Dolphin fuels massive container backlog at Ningbo and Shanghai ports

The storm has left 2.4 m TEU stranded in Chinese harbours, prompting carriers to reshuffle Europe‑Asia services and trigger wider supply‑chain pressure.

26 Aug 2026
Long Beach adds three zero‑emission measures to port cooperative pact
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Long Beach adds three zero‑emission measures to port cooperative pact

The Port of Long Beach’s board signed an addendum on 10 August, introducing a truck incentive, an enhanced ship index programme and a $20 million regional.

26 Aug 2026
Turkey restricts, then resumes Black Sea ship transits
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Turkey restricts, then resumes Black Sea ship transits

Turkey briefly halted commercial traffic through the Dardanelles after a spike in drone attacks, but resumed transits following consultations.

26 Aug 2026
EU launches capacity-building programme for small and medium-sized ports
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EU launches capacity-building programme for small and medium-sized ports

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have launched a capacity-building programme to assist small and medium-sized EU ports, focusing.

26 Aug 2026
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