Port Investment

EIB provides €100 million to Klaipėda Port for infrastructure upgrades, bolstering its role in defense, energy, and trade.

Schiphol Airport is tendering for long-term construction and maintenance partners to support billions in infrastructure investment.

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group have launched a new freight rail service connecting Abu Dhabi with Fujairah

Poland's largest container terminal, Baltic Hub, has added two new electric rail-mounted gantry cranes to its rail yard fleet

Contecon Manzanillo has acquired five new hybrid rubber-tyred gantry cranes to boost container handling efficiency

ABB's Sami Lehikoinen argues that current high power prices and grid limitations highlight the urgency for shore power investments.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges is installing a hydro turbine at Kallo Lock to generate renewable electricity from tidal water movements

APM Terminals Mobile expands its intermodal rail yard to attract shippers to Gulf Coast routes, avoiding East and West Coast delays

The Dutch government is strengthening protection for critical container terminals and port infrastructure against security threats.

Tecon Rio Grande has upgraded its container handling capabilities with new STS and remote-controlled RTG cranes.

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting will advise Somalia's main port, Mogadishu, on its upcoming equipment investment phase

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI secured a US$1 billion loan from BDO Unibank to fund its global expansion and operations

ZPMC's new Smart Workshop in Nantong integrates automated systems for port crane component manufacturing, boosting domestic production.

A $315 million contract has been awarded for a new fuel pier and cutter mooring at Base Kodiak, Alaska

The Port of Hastings has released its 2055 strategy to transform into a sustainable trade and renewable energy hub

A new 25,000-ton shiplift system will be installed at the River Port, LLC shipyard in Newport News

The Port of Gdańsk achieved a historic monthly cargo throughput record in August 2026, surpassing 8 million tonnes.

Croatia's Rijeka Gateway deepwater container terminal has processed over 370,000 TEU and welcomed more than 100 vessels in its first year

Chinese ports saw a 6.9% rise in container throughput in H1 2026, backed by over RMB60 billion in infrastructure investment

Valencia Port Authority has initiated a tender for a new electrical substation to significantly increase energy supply.

Walter Dinicola, a Principal at Anchor QEA, was appointed President of the Western Dredging Association (WEDA)

Hong Kong's government outlines a five-year plan to boost port volumes through sea-rail integration and expanded reefer services

The September 2026 WorldCargo News issue covers port investment, automation, electrification, shore power, and cargo handling.

PowerCon is expanding its portfolio to offer comprehensive port electrification solutions, including prefabricated substations and battery…

Panama is considering structural reforms for its Balboa and Cristobal port terminals to boost efficiency and global competitiveness

The Port of Vancouver achieved record cargo volumes in H1 2026, largely due to strong grain and crude oil exports.

MARAD proposes changes to Capital Construction Fund rules, impacting $2.56 billion in funding for the U.S. fleet

Egyptian ports saw substantial cargo and container traffic growth in 2025, reaching 233 million tons and 11.1 million TEUs

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group launched a direct rail service linking Fujairah Terminals with Abu Dhabi's Industrial City

Moerdijk Port and ProRail are piloting a neutral rail feeder to boost freight train efficiency and triple movements.