Stena Line and Associated British Ports, are commencing work on a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham.

The new terminal represents a joint investment of more than US$264 million in the port and a boost to the Humber region of England where the unaccompanied freight market has been steadily growing.

Located in Lincolnshire, Immingham is becoming a strategic hub for Stena Line, which currently operates two daily services from the Humber region to The Netherlands. ABP's four Humber ports collectively already constitute the UK's number 1 gateway for trade by volume.

The new Roll on-Roll off terminal, known as the Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal will provide access to the main Humber Estuary, allowing for quicker sailing times and the option to use larger vessels to cater for increased freight demand from exporters and importers from across the region and the rest of the UK.

Niclas Mårtensson, CEO of Stena Line, stated that Stena Line has 20 routes across Northern Europe and the Mediterranean and Immingham port is a key part of that network.

Henrik Pedersen, CEO of Associated British Ports, commented that Associated British Ports is committed to fulfilling our mission to Keep Britain Trading as the UK's largest and leading port operator.

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Simon Lightwood, said this investment into Immingham is a big win for Lincolnshire and the North.

Andy Dawes, Regional Director for the Humber for Associated British Ports, stated that the move to construction phase is a welcome next step for the IERRT project, reflecting a lot of hard work by ABP and Stena Line colleagues.

As well as supporting the wider UK economy, especially in the Humber surrounding area and communities, the IERRT development will also create and support local jobs with around 700 construction jobs required in the near term and an additional 200 jobs in terminal operations on an ongoing basis.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has completed the final phase of its centralized scheduling system implementation, bringing the Fraser River, Roberts Bank, and the English Bay anchorage area into the system and achieving full port-wide coverage.

This milestone marks a significant step forward for the port authority-led Active Vessel Traffic Management Program and comes at a pivotal time for Canada's supply chains as the country seeks to diversify markets and strengthen resilience amid shifting global trade dynamics.

With full coverage now in place, the system will support efficient, safe ship movements for more than 3,000 annual port calls across 29 marine terminals, including approximately 800 deep-sea vessel calls in the Fraser River and at Roberts Bank areas where over $200 billion worth of trade flows each year.

Sean Baxter, Harbour Master and Director of Marine Operations at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, stated the adoption of this system allows to streamline vessel movements, strengthen safety, and ensure the Port of Vancouver continues to support Canada's trade diversification and economic resilience.

Since its initial implementation in Burrard Inlet in late 2023, the system has significantly improved cargo flow through the port.

In 2024 alone, it facilitated a 56% year-over-year increase in deep-sea vessel traffic transiting through Second Narrows, one of the port's busiest trade corridors.

By improving visibility over ship movements, it has also enabled CN to increase the average weekly train count serving North Shore terminals across the Second Narrows Rail Bridge by 10%, helping reduce freight delays and improve overall throughput.

Brad Butterwick, Vice President, Transportation - Western Region, CN, stated the centralized scheduling system provides CN with critical visibility over vessels transiting or scheduled to transit under the Second Narrows Rail Bridge.

The Fraser River Pilots Committee, whose members navigate deep-sea vessels through the river's narrow, dynamic channel, stated the system's recent implementation in this final rollout phase adds an important layer of visibility in one of the port's most complex operating areas.

With the centralized scheduling system now fully deployed, supply chain partners, operators, and more than 450 registered users have the tools needed to plan, coordinate, and move cargo and people more effectively across Canada's largest and most diversified port.

Valenciaport and Gandia City Council are promoting a project that will remove physical barriers between the city and the Port of Gandia by developing the area around the fruit warehouses and the controlled area of port facilities.

The project, for which tenders will be invited shortly, will create a space for public use by citizens.

The president of the Port Authority of Valencia, Mar Chao, and the mayor of Gandia, José Manuel Prieto, have announced a project financed by Valenciaport, with a base tender budget exceeding EUR€6.8 million and a surface area of 24,987 square meters located on port land.

Of this, 1,894 square meters will be landscaped areas and will include a parking lot with 78 spaces.

At a meeting with the municipal commission 'Usos Tinglados. Interacción Port ciutat', Chao introduced the project, accompanied by the mayor and Tomás Llavador, head of the architectural and engineering firm that designed the project.

The mayor of Gandia emphasized that this is a strategic project for the city, one of the most important they can undertake, which settles an outstanding debt: the city's new view of the port through redevelopment of the surrounding area.

Specifically, the scope of action focuses on two areas, one between fruit sheds 5 to 17 and the space between its south facade and the boundary of the commercial port area, and between the north facade and the cliff.

The other area includes the Lonja building and square, and the platform to the south of the church of Sant Nicolau.

José Manuel Prieto noted that the transformation of the Port of Gandia is attracting investments exceeding EUR€30 million. These include the redevelopment project for the area around the warehouses, the Marine Science Technology Research Center, the new Marina, the area around the church of San Nicolau, and the Sustainable Tourism Plans.

In this regard, Mar Chao also highlighted Valenciaport's willingness to work on developing a project that positions the Port of Gandia as a benchmark for projects aimed at growing the blue economy, promoting R&D projects in the marine sector, renewable energy generation, and the promotion of recreational boating.

The president of the APV explained that actions such as those taken in Gandia is reflected in the 2035 Strategic Plan, which highlights the importance of Valenciaport as an agent that generates value for people and a benchmark in management based on respect and the defense of the general interest.

Port Houston's public terminals recorded outstanding volumes in October, reaching 4,603,295 short tons, representing a 12% increase for the month and 6% year-to-date growth.

Port Houston's October container volumes were similarly noteworthy, putting Port Houston's total TEUs for the year up 6% over 2024.

Charlie Jenkins, Port Houston CEO, stated that container volumes for the year are up 6%, and that puts the port firmly on track for its strongest container performance in history.

Loaded exports continued to surge in October, up an impressive 42% for the month and 10% year-to-date, driven by Houston's dynamic petrochemical and manufacturing sectors.

Loaded imports increased by 8% in October and are up 3% so far this year. Additionally, steel imports rose 16% in October, while general cargo has edged up 1% year-to-date.

Port Houston continues major infrastructure investments, with an additional wharf at Bayport Container Terminal expected to be complete before year-end.

In October, it was announced that Port Houston, working in partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers, completed its portion of dredging for the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project 11.

This transformative milestone expands the Galveston Bay reach from 530 feet to 700 feet, improving two-way vessel movement and operational efficiency for larger ships and benefiting all Channel users.

Vessels of up to 15,000-17,000 TEU, matching Panama Canal capacity, can now call Bayport Container Terminal, and expansion at Barbours Cut Container Terminal is scheduled for completion in 2027, at which time it will accommodate similarly large vessels.

All remaining Project 11 segments will be completed by the USACE, with final work expected in 2029.

The Houston Ship Channel is currently the nation's No. 1 waterway and an essential economic engine that a third-party study of 2022 volumes found supports 3.37 million US jobs and US$906 billion annually in national economic activity.

Export container traffic at Valenciaport during October showed an increase of approximately 11.7% compared to the same period last year.

In October, a total of 492,772 containers were handled by Valencian terminals, of which 85,961 contained cargo destined for export.

The Statistical Office of the Port Authority of Valencia recorded that traffic at its headquarters in Valencia, Sagunto, and Gandia amounted to 6,128,740 tonnes during October, representing a decrease of just over one point (1.25%) compared to the previous month. In contrast, traffic recorded in TEUs grew by 4.46%, as shown by the above figures.

In cumulative terms, Valenciaport has handled a total of 67,171,486 tonnes of goods so far this year, reflecting a slight decrease compared to 2024 (-1.12%).

Container traffic, however, rose to 4,779,759 units, 3.74% more than the previous year.

From a year-on-year perspective examining traffic over the last 12 months Valenciaport has handled 79,903,482 tonnes (-0.85%), and in terms of containerized goods, Valencian terminals have moved 5,647,910 TEUs over the last year (+4.47%). |

China leads Valenciaport's foreign trade for yet another month, with 7,448,835 tonnes (+12.57%) and 702,248 TEUs (+18.94%). In terms of tonnes, Italy ranks second with 5,680,488 tonnes, although the volume of goods traded with this country has fallen by 2.3%.

The United States is the second most important destination in terms of TEUs, with 314,955 containers (+1.22%), followed by Algeria with 269,423 (+32.64%).

CentrePort today joined Minister for Rail Winston Peters in announcing the Government's investment to continue progressing the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement programme.

CentrePort Board Chair Lachie Johnstone stated CentrePort remains committed to supporting this project and working collaboratively with the multiple parties involved. He echoed the Minister's comments about the new ferries being a generational investment that considers value, resilience, and sustainability.

He added that CentrePort places high value on these elements as a private entity owned by two shareholding councils and this project will provide for the benefit, safety, and resilience of freight and passengers across the Cook Strait.

Johnstone noted that confirming a 'minimum viable and maximum reuse' approach to the project's maritime infrastructure will still offer long-term benefits and allows for the region's longer-term aspirations for a multi-user ferry terminal located at Kaiwharawhara, which would be considered in the future.

The design specification requires that connections to the new ferries by vehicle, rail car, or on foot from the port will meet a 30-year operational lifespan.

CentrePort looks forward to working with Ferry Holdings, KiwiRail, Port Marlborough, and Government Ministers as the Ferry Replacement Programme progresses and to celebrating further milestones on the passage to new ferries being delivered and put into service from 2029.

AD Ports Group has signed an agreement with CMA CGM Group to expand its joint container terminal at Khalifa Port, less than a year after its inauguration.

Since opening in December 2024, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port has seen strong demand. The expansion, valued at AED 420 million (USD 115 million), will be shared proportionally by the partners. Scheduled for completion in early 2028, the upgrade will increase the terminal's capacity by 50%, from 1.8 million to 2.7 million TEUs, boosting Khalifa Port's total container capacity by 9% to 10.5 million TEUs annually.

The expansion will extend the quay wall from 800 meters to 1,200 meters and increase yard space by over 40%, from 464,000 m2 to 667,000 m2. Upgraded systems will include advanced reefer racks to support refrigerated container storage, enhancing operational efficiency and service.

Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of AD Ports Ports Cluster, said: "This expansion highlights the strong growth of Abu Dhabi as a world trade hub. It strengthens international partnerships and increases value for customers and stakeholders."

Christine Cabau, CMA CGM EVP Operations and Assets, added: "After 10 months, the terminal reached near-full capacity. Phase 2 expansion meets rising demand and reinforces Khalifa Port as a multi-regional hub."

CMA Terminals Khalifa Port operates two berths with a depth of 18.5 meters and eight next-generation ship-to-shore cranes. It also features 20 electric RTGs, renewable-powered offices, and direct connectivity to the Etihad Rail network. The port ranked 39th in Lloyd's List Top 100 World Ports in 2025, up from 95th in 2019.

The Port of San Diego and Pasha Automotive Services have successfully commissioned a roll-on/roll-off vessel for shore power, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in the United States.

This milestone also represents the first-ever shore power connection for a domestic pure car/truck carrier-a vessel designed exclusively for transporting vehicles.

Pasha Hawaii's MV Jean Anne is a Jones Act-qualified ro-ro vessel that transports cars, trucks, heavy machinery, and additional cargo between the Port of San Diego and the Port of Honolulu.

The Jean Anne and the MV Marjorie C are homeported at the Port of San Diego. On October 29, 2025, Jean Anne successfully connected to the first shore power system installed at the National City Marine Terminal and passed all testing, enabling shore power utilization while at berth going forward.

Shore power allows vessels to connect to the local electrical grid rather than relying on diesel power while at berth. This reduces release of air pollutants including nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and diesel particulate matter, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

Chair Danielle Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners, stated that this accomplishment cannot be understated it means healthier and happier people and families in National City and testifies to how real progress is anchored in a commitment to the wellbeing of the neighboring communities, the workforce, and future generations.

George Pasha IV, President and CEO of The Pasha Group added they invested in outfitting the Jean Anne and the Marjorie C earlier this year to enable shore power connections, and this successful commissioning represents a meaningful step toward reducing emissions.

Pasha Distribution Services also utilizes all-electric car haulers at National City Marine Terminal, another first at any US port.

The Port added the single shore power plug at the National City Marine Terminal at a cost of US$6.6 million, including US$2.5 million in grant funding from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for California, administered by the California Air Resources Board.

All four of the Port's marine terminals two cargo facilities at the National City and Tenth Avenue Marine Terminals, and two cruise terminals at B Street and Broadway Piers now have shore power available. In 2010, the Port of San Diego was among the first US ports to install shore power for ocean-going vessels.

Shore power systems support the Port's Maritime Clean Air Strategy, which aims to improve environmental and public health through cleaner air while supporting efficient, modern, and sustainable maritime operations. Specifically, it supports the goal to reduce emissions from ocean-going vessels.

It also advances the Port's commitment to the California Air Resources Board's At-Berth Regulation requiring ro-ro vessels to utilize shore power or an exhaust capture control system, also known as a bonnet, which is a barge-based system that captures and filters air pollutants from the vessel's stack while at berth.

The National City Marine Terminal now has both shore power and bonnet systems.

Kalmar has received a repeat order from Forth Ports Group for three Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers, further strengthening the partners' ongoing collaboration to reduce emissions and enhance sustainable port operations. The order, booked in Kalmar's Q4 2025 intake, will see the new machines delivered to Forth Ports Grangemouth during Q2 2026.

Forth Ports Grangemouth, Scotland's largest port, handles around nine million tonnes of cargo annually, including food and drink, machinery, fuel, steel products, timber, paper, and equipment for the oil and gas sector.

The new hybrid straddle carriers will join six identical units ordered earlier in 2025, which are being deployed at the company's London Container Terminal. By expanding its hybrid fleet, Forth Ports aims to cut fuel consumption and reduce CO, emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional diesel-powered machines. The hybrid models also operate with significantly lower noise levels, contributing to improved local air quality and a quieter port environment.

"Our current fleet of Kalmar straddle carriers have served us extremely well. We have taken the decision to further expand our investment in greener technology to help us meet our ambitious net zero targets. The new fleet of hybrid machines will support our progress towards achieving these targets by helping us to reduce local air and noise emissions as well as fuel consumption, said Derek Knox, Regional Director Scotland, Forth Ports Limited.

"This large repeat order is a clear indication of the confidence that Forth Ports Group has in our industry-leading hybrid technology, which can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to equivalent diesel-powered machines. We are delighted to have secured a repeat order in such a short space of time and pleased that we can continue to help Forth Ports take concrete steps towards decarbonising their operations without compromising on productivity," said Joel Garmory, Country Director UK & Ireland, Kalmar.

Moreover, the collaboration between Kalmar and Forth Ports Group underscores both companies' commitment to sustainable port operations and supports the wider maritime industry's transition toward low-carbon logistics.

Peel Ports Group has cut its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 48% in five years. The UK's second-largest port operator remains on track to reach net-zero across its port operations by 2040.

The results, verified independently, are detailed in the Group's third annual ESG and Sustainability Report for FY2025. The data show a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2020, using a location-based accounting method.

Peel Ports also reduced electricity use by 6.8% and total energy consumption by 2.8% compared to FY2024. The Group expanded its apprenticeship program to 125 trainees, cut all injury rates by 44%, and delivered over 66,000 hours of employee training.

Earlier this year, Peel Ports acquired five wind turbines at the Port of Liverpool. The turbines are expected to generate about 6 GWh of renewable power annually, supporting port operations. This project is part of a wider renewables rollout that will see one-third of Group operations powered by renewable electricity within 18 months.

The Group also launched TECH365, its new technology and automation plan, led by Chief Information and Technology Officer Gavin Laybourne. The initiative aims to optimize operations and adopt emerging innovations through multi-million-pound investments.

Looking ahead, Peel Ports plans to reach net-zero value chain (Scope 3) emissions by 2050 and ensure 50% renewable energy use by 2030. It also aims to achieve zero pollution incidents and zero harm across operations by 2028.

CEO Claudio Veritiero said, "We're proud of our role in powering the nation responsibly. Achieving a 48% emissions cut is a major step toward our 2040 net-zero target." Managing Director Lewis Mcintyre added, "Our teams have embraced sustainability as part of our culture. Being named Net Zero Champion at the Mersey Maritime Awards reflects their commitment and progress."