JNPA SEZ recorded a robust performance in container handling during Calendar Year 2025, reflecting increased trade activity and growing confidence among EXIM stakeholders.

During CY 2025, JNPA SEZ handled a total EXIM volume of 20,693 TEUs, compared to 16,312 TEUs in CY 2024, registering a year-on-year growth of approximately 26.86%.

The significant rise in overall container throughput highlights enhanced industrial operations, improved logistics efficiency, and higher cargo movement through the SEZ.

Commenting on the performance, Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS, Chairperson, JNPA, stated: "The strong growth in overall EXIM volumes at JNPA SEZ during CY 2025 reflects the increasing trust of trade and industry in the SEZ's infrastructure and facilitation capabilities.

The JNPA Special Economic Zone spans a total area of 277.38 hectares. Of this, 129.73 hectares have already been leased, while 34.16 hectares remain available for future leasing.

Currently, the SEZ hosts 11 operational units along with one Free Trade Warehousing Zone, reflecting steady industrial activity and scope for further development.

The Port of Corpus Christi handled 203.4 million tons of cargo in 2025, down 1.5% from 206.5 million tons in 2024.

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports remained a bright spot. Volumes rose 15.4% year on year to 18.6 million tons. In contrast, crude oil shipments declined 2.3% to 127.4 million tons. Dry bulk fell 2.5%, while agricultural cargo dropped sharply by 54%.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, port customers moved 50.1 million tons, compared with 54 million tons in the same period of 2024, which remains the port's record quarter. Crude oil, refined products, and LNG led volumes during the quarter.

The port also marked a major milestone in 2025 with the completion of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP). The four-phase project deepened the channel from 47 to 54 feet and widened it from 400 to 530 feet, with additional barge shelves. The upgrades allow the port to accommodate larger vessels and rising customer demand.

Since 2015, the Port of Corpus Christi has invested USD 1 billion in capital projects. The port said it will continue investing in infrastructure to support long-term growth and maintain its global competitiveness.

Valenciaport's port facilities closed 2025 with a positive balance in container traffic, handling a total of 5,662,661 TEUs, representing an increase of 3.41% over the previous year.

In terms of general cargo, the ports of the Port Authority of Valencia handled 80,061,993 tonnes, a slight decrease of 0.75%.

In terms of containers, exports grew by 5.56% and imports increased by 15.55% during 2025.

These increases reinforce Valenciaport's role as a strategic logistics and services platform for foreign trade and market supply.

In 2025, China occupied the top spot in Valenciaport's trade rankings, followed by Italy and the United States.

These markets continue to be the main partners of the ports managed by the Port Authority of Valencia.

Regarding traffic trends, the highest growth rates for the year as a whole were recorded in countries such as China, Algeria, and France.

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed a SAR 139 million contract with Singatac Arabia to establish a manufacturing center for offshore structures and platforms at Ras Al-Khair Port. The 100,000 m2 facility will include warehouses, specialized equipment, welding systems, and cranes to support oil and gas offshore projects.

The project is expected to create over 500 direct and indirect jobs, enhance the port's handling capacity, and strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a regional logistics and maritime hub. The contract aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 goals to develop advanced maritime industries, promote national talent, and adopt cutting-edge technologies.

Ras Al-Khair Port, with 14 berths and a 35 million-ton handling capacity, serves as a key gateway for exports and is connected to mining sites via rail, supporting efficient cargo operations and global trade.

Peel Ports Group and E.ON have marked a major sustainability milestone at the Port of Liverpool, with the first electricity now generated from nearly 7,000 solar panels installed on the new Alexandra Dock warehouse ('Alex Shed'). This is the first phase of a wider project that will see up to 48,000 panels installed across the port, creating the UK's largest roof-mounted solar array.

The solar project is part of a 25-year partnership between Peel Ports and E.ON, expected to cut 4,700 tonnes of COe per year, equivalent to removing 1,600 cars from the road annually. Once fully operational, the array will deliver 25 MW of electricity, meeting a quarter of the port's annual energy needs, comparable to the yearly consumption of over 10,000 UK homes.

Peel Ports aims to secure 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, with this initiative contributing directly to its net zero target by 2040. All work was completed within the existing port footprint, with materials transported by sea to minimise community impact.

Lewis Mcintyre, Managing Director - Port Services, said: "By transforming warehouse rooftops into clean energy assets, we are taking large-scale action to decarbonise a critical national gateway. This project shows how ports can lead the transition to renewable energy, delivering long-term benefits for customers, communities, and the environment."

E.ON's Vijay Tank added: "The first grid connection of this major solar project is a big leap towards creating a clean energy system fit for the future."

This milestone builds on Peel Ports Group's recent achievement of a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions over five years.

The container shipping company is offering a new weekly service between several major ports in Venezuela and the United States.Israeli container shipping company ZIM has announced that it will open a new container route between Venezuela and the US.

In a post on LinkedIn, ZIM CEO Eli Glickman says the new route will offer weekly departures between the Venezuelan ports of Puerto Cabello and La Guaira and major US ports such as New York, Miami, Houston, and Savannah.

The transit time on the route will be 11 to 19 days, depending on which US ports are involved, according to the post.

ZIM thus appears to be eyeing new business opportunities in Venezuela in the wake of the US’ seizure of the South American country’s president, Nicolás Maduro

He is now imprisoned in the US awaiting prosecution, while the Trump administration is working to gain access to Venezuela’s oil resources.

Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT) has officially begun operations at Sokhna Port, marking a major milestone for Egypt's container handling capacity and regional trade connectivity.

The terminal was developed by a consortium including CMA CGM, COSCO SHIPPING Ports, Hutchison Ports, and CMA Terminals. It is located at Ain Sokhna, close to the Suez Canal, and is designed to serve as a key hub linking Asia, Africa, and Europe.

RSCT features a record-depth basin of up to 19 metres, allowing it to accommodate all vessel sizes and container types. Phase I includes a 1,200-metre quay with an 18-metre depth and an initial annual handling capacity of 1.7 million TEUs.

The terminal is equipped with remotely operated ship-to-shore cranes and automated RTG cranes. Operations rely heavily on fully electric cargo-handling equipment, supporting safer, more efficient, and lower-emission terminal operations.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Egypt's Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry Kamel El-Wazir, Suez Canal Authority Chairman Admiral Osama Rabie, and Suez Canal Economic Zone Chairman Walid Gamal Eldin. CMA CGM was represented by Christine Cabau Woehrel, Executive Vice President Assets. The event was marked by the port call of the CMA CGM IRON.

RSCT strengthens Egypt's position as a regional maritime hub and supports the country's Vision 2030 strategy. Lastly, the terminal offers direct access to major global shipping routes and close integration with nearby industrial and logistics zones.

Egypt's Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport and Djibouti's Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of a new container terminal in Djibouti, according to Dynaliners.

The agreement also involves Great Horn Investment Holding, with all parties being state-vned or state-controlled entities. The planned terminal will be located within the Doraleh port area in Djibouti.

Under the proposal, the facility could eventually be developed with a quay line of up to 1,450 metres, a design draught of 18 metres and an annual handling capacity of up to 5 million TEU.

According to Dynaliners, the project aims to strengthen port infrastructure and container handling capabilities in the strategically important Horn of Africa region.

The Port of Barcelona and World Trade Center Barcelona today officially launched the construction works of BlueTechPort, the new blue economy innovation space that will turn the Sant Bertran sheds and the entire port into a hub that is unique in Europe.

The ceremony laying the first stone marks the beginning of works involving an investment of EUR 60 million that will make a new 25,000 square meter area available in 2028 for companies and organizations linked to the blue economy, providing a workspace for 2,500 professionals.

It will be the epicenter of an innovative ecosystem that will extend beyond the Sant Bertran wharf to turn the entire Barcelona port precinct into a great sandbox for creating innovation linked to the port sector and the blue economy.

There are already 22 companies in the BlueTechPort area, combining Pier01 at Tech Barcelona where it was created and, by this autumn, the first warehouse of the Sant Bertran sheds.

Many of these companies have not only set up in the Port of Barcelona, but are already testing their prototypes and experimenting on the 50 linear meters of the Barcelona Nord wharf set up for this purpose.

Port of Barcelona President José Alberto Carbonell, stated that this ecosystem is ideal for testing innovations and generating an impact in the logistics and blue economy sector. He commented also that they will add synergies with other leading players from the innovation sector that have chosen the Port as their headquarters and are already fully operational, such as Tech Barcelona or Norrsken.

Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona, highlighted that "BlueTechPort is an initiative that is fully intertwined with the city's economic diversification strategy and the flagship project of Barcelona's commitment to the Blue Economy.

In 2025, the Port of Shanghai achieved 55.06 million TEUs, up 6.9% from 2024. It remains the world's busiest container port for the 16th consecutive year. International transshipment reached 7.911 million TEUs, up 10.6%.

Yangshan Deep-Water Port Area recorded 10.4% growth, handling 52.1% of total volume. Phase III Terminal throughput exceeded 10 million TEUs for the first time. These results reflect improved operational efficiency, rapid vessel turnaround, and high berth utilization.

SIPG advanced digital transformation across its terminals. Automated systems, digital twins, AI stowage models, and smart yards boosted productivity, reduced re-stows, and enhanced truck operations. Sea-rail intermodal volumes surpassed 1 million TEUs, up 16.1%. Blockchain and other digital tools improved data sharing and lowered logistics costs.

Green initiatives expanded in 2025. Shanghai became the first port to bunker domestically produced green methanol. Shore power usage increased, energy intensity fell, and terminals earned five-star "Green Port" ratings. SIPG partnered internationally to promote low-carbon shipping corridors.

Service innovations included the "Four-Duals" model and all-tide "Triple-Berthing/Unberthing" operations, cutting vessel turnaround times and unlocking millions of TEUs in capacity. Streamlined customs and integrated supply chain services improved responsiveness and reduced costs.

Looking ahead, SIPG will:

• Strengthen hub capabilities and vessel handling efficiency.
• Expand international transshipment and multi-modal logistics.
• Deepen digital transformation with AI, 5G, BeiDou, and blockchain integration.
• Advance green energy bunkering, reduce carbon intensity, and promote global green standards.
• Enhance inter-port collaboration, expand overseas presence, and offer one-stop logistics services.

SIPG aims to build a modern, smart, low-carbon port system, supporting both domestic and international trade while leading global port decarbonization.