Michele Labrut

Panama City

Independent Writer at Seatrade Maritime News

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CMA CGM in $600m Haiphong port development

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

The new terminal at Lach Huyen will have a total investment of $600 million. The agreement between CMA CGM and Saigon Newport covers the design, construction, and operation of Lach Huyen terminals seven and eight, located in Lach Huyen area in Haiphong. The terminal will have a capacity of 1.9 million teu and is scheduled to open in 2028.
Panama Maritime Authority contracts US firm to lobby Trump administration

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Under fire from the Trump administration in the US Panama Maritime Authority hires lobbyist in Washington. The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has signed a six-month contract with a US firm, Trump-tied Checkmate Government Relations to facilitate relations with US officials and the Trump administration, reported Washington-based Politico and the marketing and communications website O’Dwyer’s. Seatrade Maritime News contacted the AMP for confirmation, but the authority did not respond.
Eastern Pacific Shipping dips toes in AI-navigation

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Singapore-based shipowner is deploying an AI-powered autonomous navigation solution from Avikus on two vessels. EPS has commissioned South Korean autonomous navigation systems venture Avikus, an arm of HD Hyundai, to supply its AI-powered autonomous navigation solution for two vessels in its fleet.
New crewboats for PSA Marine vessel operator in Taiwan

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Ventus Marine takes delivery of new crew boat from Strategic Marine. Taiwanese offshore vessel operator Ventus Marine, a subsidiary of Singapore-based marine services provider PSA Marine, has taken delivery of a new catamaran crewboat built by Strategic Marine. Ventus Daan is the first in a new series of two 27-metre vessels ordered by Ventus Marine from Strategic Marine. Design work on the crewboat was undertaken in collaboration with BMT.
Brazilian and Dutch-Belgian ports plot green shipping corridor

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Brazil’s Santos Port Authority (APS) and the North Sea Port, which spans a 60 km are of coastline between the Netherlands and Belgium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Under the five-year MoU, the two port authorities will join forces on green shipping corridors; clean energy such as solar, wind and hydrogen; technology and innovation; as well as circular and blue economy.
MSC renews terminal lease in Port Everglades

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Everglades Company Terminal, Inc., (ECT), a subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has signed a new 10-year Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Broward County. The new lease on a 39.18-acre terminal in the port's Southport cargo area, operated by Port Everglades Terminal, LLC., runs until 31 December 2034, with two optional five-year extensions.
Panama registry clamps down on shadow fleet oil transfers

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

To evade international sanctions STS crude oil transfers are carried out in secret, often with AIS tracking switched off, breaching both sanctions regulations and causing a danger to the environment. In an effort to combat this Panama has tightened its requirements for ST oil transfer operations involving tankers registered under its flag, aiming at the operations of the “shadow fleet”, the Panama Maritime Authority said in a statement.
Investcorp pumping in $550m to expand Oman port

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

The firm's infrastructure platform, Investcorp Aberdeen Infrastructure Partners (AIIP), will be a shareholder in the project, alongside a consortium formed by the Port of Duqm Company, the DEME Group and Port of Antwerp Bruges, Investcorp said in a statement. Duqm Port is located on Oman's southwest coast and serves as a multipurpose hub, handling containers, dry and liquid bulks as well as general cargo.
DP World making $2.5 bn in infrastructure investments this year

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

UAE-based DP World plans to invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe. DP World said the four major developments across four continents would extend its end-to-end capabilities, thus significantly expanding capacity in its network of global ports.
DP World to develop Syrian port

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

The agreement covers the development, management, and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Tartus Port, which was heavily damaged during the country's civil war, reported regional mediaBoth parties have agreed to cooperate in establishing industrial zones and free zones, as well as dry ports and freight transit stations in strategic locations throughout Syria, reflecting their commitment to supporting economic development and facilitating trade and transport.