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The Alabama Port Authority has begun demolishing and rebuilding Pier B South, kicking off a multi-year program to modernize the Port of Mobile's general cargo terminal.
Built in the 1920s, Pier B South has served Alabama industries for nearly a century. A $100 million federal investment, championed by Senator Richard Shelby, will transform the aging berth into a modern, high-capacity facility for breakbulk trade.
"Pier B South has stood for nearly a hundred years as a symbol of Alabama's global trade gateway. Now we're investing to ensure it remains an engine for the next hundred years," said Doug Otto, CEO of the Alabama Port Authority. "The new facility will serve steel producers and forest products suppliers, including SSAB, Nucor, International Paper, and Georgia-Pacific."
The redeveloped pier will feature 1,500 linear feet of dock, capable of handling 1,500 pounds per square foot. It will accommodate mobile harbor cranes, advanced cargo-handling equipment, rail connections, and shore-power integration.
RJ Baggett Construction will lead the three-year project.
Pier B South is Phase I of the Port's General Cargo Modernization Program. Other initiatives include warehouse upgrades adding over 110,000 sq. ft., a harbor optimization study with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a long-term cargo infrastructure strategy.
"Every part of this program supports Alabama industry," Otto said. "When companies invest here, it's our responsibility to ensure the Port keeps pace with their growth."
PortMiami announced results for Fiscal Year 2025, which started October 1, 2024 and ended September 30, 2025, in both cruise and cargo operations.
PortMiami also achieved another significant accomplishment in cargo performance. The port recorded 1,115,058 TEUs, up from 1,089,443 TEUs the previous fiscal year, a 2.35% growth and marking 11 consecutive years exceeding one million TEUs.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, stated that through strategic investments in infrastructure and technology, the port is enhancing its operational efficiency and ensuring long-term competitiveness.
PortMiami's record performance across both cruise and cargo operations reflects the dedication of our entire team and the strength of our partnerships with the cruise industry, cargo carriers, and the business community, added Hydi Webb, PortMiami Director and CEO.
The port's cargo growth highlights the importance of infrastructure investments, including increased yard efficiency, technology, and connectivity.
The port also welcomed an unprecedented 8,564,225 cruise passengers, up from 8,233,056 the previous fiscal year, a 4.02% increase and the highest annual passenger count in the seaport's history.
The Port of Marseilles has confirmed plans to undertake a significant USD 1.5 billion investment programme in the Fos industrial-port zone between 2025 and 2029. As part of this development, Terminal Seayard will receive a major expansion to increase capacity and improve berth availability, according to DynaLiners.
The project will extend the quay on the northern side of Terminal Seayard by 120 metres, while expanding the terminal area by 3.3 hectares. Once completed, the additional berth length will enable the terminal to simultaneously handle two vessels of up to 400 metres in length, enhancing operational flexibility for large containerships.
Terminal Seayard forms part of the Fos2XL North development and is jointly owned by Terminal Investment Limited (MSC - 50%), APM Terminals (42%) and Cosco Shipping Ports (8%).
The upgrade positions Marseilles-Fos for continued growth in container traffic, supporting a more competitive and efficient Mediterranean gateway for international trade.
Port of Helsinki published its first sustainability report based on the VSME standard which covers its operations in 2024 and improves the comparability of the operations of participating companies.
Andreas Slotte, Head of Sustainability & HSEQ from the Port of Helsinki, stated they had long ambitious sustainability commitments and targets in place, however, they are now adopting a new way of presenting existing information in accordance with the VSME standard.
The Port of Helsinki's operations are under pressure due to growing expectations of owners, customers, and ship passengers regarding responsible and sustainable operation. At the same time, legal requirements are also becoming stricter.
In 2024, the Port prepared for reporting under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
The most notable measure was carrying out a double materiality analysis with key stakeholders.
The analysis identified the key sustainability themes relevant to the company's operations, along with their most significant impacts, key risks, and opportunities.
The report concerning 2024 published now serves as groundwork and preparation for the presentation of sustainability figures for the current year.
The report concerns the parent company Port of Helsinki, but the aim is to eventually extend the reporting to cover the whole group.
The VOC Port Authority (VOCPA) has placed an order for a new fully electric green tug, marking a major step in India's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the maritime sector. The contract, awarded to Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd. (KMEW), includes the construction, delivery and long-term maintenance of the tug.
The new vessel will feature a 60-tonne bollard pull capacity and will be delivered within two years. Valued at 385.76 crore, the contract includes 15 years of operation and maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
The order forms part of India's Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), a national initiative aimed at phasing out diesel-powered tugs and replacing them with vessels powered by battery, green ammonia or hydrogen.
VOC Port joins four other major Indian ports-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Deendayal Port Authority, New Mangalore Port Authority and Visakhapatnam Port Authority-in moving ahead with green tug procurement.
Fully electric tugs can reduce emissions by up to 100%, while hybrid models are expected to cut emissions by 25-35%, offering significant environmental benefits for India's ports.
The initiative aligns with India's climate commitments set out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the COP26 Panchamrit declaration, including the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, increasing non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW and reducing carbon intensity by 45% by 2030. It also supports the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which mandates green tug adoption across major ports.
VOCPA Chairperson Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit noted that the port currently operates three diesel tugs with bollard pull capacities ranging from 45 to 50 tonnes. He said the shift to electric propulsion underscores the port's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable maritime development.
The new green tug is expected to play a pivotal role in reducing emissions, modernising port operations and advancing India's broader transition to cleaner maritime technologies.
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.
