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Rio Brasil Terminal expands cabotage connectivity with new Norcoast service
Ports & Logistics

Rio Brasil Terminal expands cabotage connectivity with new Norcoast service

Rio Brasil Terminal in Brazil has added a regular cabotage service from Norcoast, enhancing domestic container connections. Read how this boosts regional logistics.

12 Aug 2026
Bahri expands ship agency services in key Saudi ports Ports & Logistics

Bahri expands ship agency services in key Saudi ports

Bahri Logistics has opened new offices in Yanbu and Ras Tanura, enhancing its operational presence and support for various vessels.

11 Aug 2026
Durban's shipping activity update for 10 August 2026 Ports & Logistics

Durban's shipping activity update for 10 August 2026

Detailed updates on ships in port, arrivals and departures highlight Durban’s multi-purpose terminal activities as of 10 August 2026 - a comprehensive.

11 Aug 2026
Odesa port damaged in Russian strikes Ports & Logistics

Odesa port damaged in Russian strikes

Ukraine claims Russian attacks on its seaports, threatening global food security. Analysis of the conflict's impact on maritime trade.

10 Aug 2026
BHP Port Hedland strikes continue amid iron ore export halt
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BHP Port Hedland strikes continue amid iron ore export halt

Unions push through strike despite progress in talks, affecting the world's largest iron ore port for two days.

10 Aug 2026
India calls for technology-led port security framework
Ports & Logistics

India calls for technology-led port security framework

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal outlines new approach at National Port Security Conference 2026, focusing on cyber resilience and coordination.

09 Aug 2026
Pilots Resume Work After Argentina's Deregulation Order Suspension
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Pilots Resume Work After Argentina's Deregulation Order Suspension

Following a government decree suspension, pilots have returned to work, restoring normal operations at Argentina’s grain ports.

09 Aug 2026
Germany's Economy Threatened by Rhine Low Water Levels
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Germany's Economy Threatened by Rhine Low Water Levels

Germany faces economic challenges due to record-low water levels on the Rhine, affecting crucial industrial hubs and prompting concerns about future.

09 Aug 2026
Typhoon Dolphin forces shipping reroutes and port closures in East Asia
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Typhoon Dolphin forces shipping reroutes and port closures in East Asia

Typhoon Dolphin's approach has prompted significant safety measures, including rerouting ships and closing ports across Japan and China.

08 Aug 2026
US container import peak winds down after tariff-driven rush
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US container import peak winds down after tariff-driven rush

Analysis shows a decline in U.S. container imports as shippers move cargo ahead of tariff deadlines, leading to a cooling off of the early peak season.

08 Aug 2026
Panama Canal reduces draft limits as El Niño intensifies
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Panama Canal reduces draft limits as El Niño intensifies

The Panama Canal Authority has lowered the maximum draft for Neopanamax locks due to falling water levels, impacting large ships' transit.

07 Aug 2026
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