Poland’s port of Gdansk has forecast the handling of more than 48m tonnes of cargo in 2020 despite disruption to global trade caused by the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.

Rotterdam port is aiming to see a significant share of sea-going vessels plug in to shore-based power by 2030 so as to improve local air quality and reduce vessel emissions while at berth.

The US California Air Resources Board (CARB) has expanded a regulation on the use of shore power by ships while at berth to include more types of vessels.

Xiamen International Port has announced that Xiamen Port Holding will be integrated into Fujian Port Group as a wholly-owned subsidiary, following an approval by Fujian Provincial People’s Government.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is now operational, becoming the first of its kind operational port-based multi-product SEZ in India.

The Port of Rotterdam is eyeing opportunities in India and the country’s Sagarmala Programme to develop the performance of its logistics sector.

A weekly report from the International Association of Ports and Harbors - IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer shows that the COVID-19 pandemic impacts ports differently according to the regions.

Every year in late May, National Maritime Day is celebrated around the US coastlines and harbours.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced a MaritimeSG Together Package to provide financial support to the maritime industry amid the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Some 20 port authorities spanning four continents have signed a declaration pledging to keep ports open for seaborne trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.