Houthi Insurgents Strike Swiss-Owned Container Ship in Gulf of Aden

In a recent escalation of tensions in the Gulf of Aden, Houthi militants launched an attack on a Swiss-owned container vessel, causing significant damage. The incident occurred on March 4, as the MSC Sky II, operated by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co., sailed approximately 90 miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. According to reports from the U.S….

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Port of Los Angeles Records Fifth Consecutive Month of Year-Over-Year Growth in 2023

San Pedro, CA – The Port of Los Angeles marked a robust end to 2023, reporting a consistent upward trend in container processing for the fifth consecutive month. The port, despite a slow start, processed 747,335 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in December, reflecting a 2.5% increase compared to the same period the previous year. For…

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The Freight Forwarding Company ‘deugro’ Unveils Cutting-Edge Operations and Logistics Terminal in Baytown, Texas

In a strategic move to enhance its logistical capabilities, deugro has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Operations and Logistics Terminal spanning an impressive 96,775 square feet in Baytown, Texas, USA. Nestled in the heart of Baytown, this facility boasts 7.3 acres of paved and fenced hardstand, specifically designed to cater to container and cargo storage needs across…

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$50 Million Grant Awarded for Port of Wilmington’s Edgemoor Terminal Expansion

WILMINGTON, Del. – In a joint announcement, Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, all representing Delaware, disclosed the allocation of a $50 million grant under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant is set to bolster the expansion…

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Port of Corpus Christi Achieves Record-breaking Milestone with 50 Million Tons Moved in Q3 2023

Corpus Christi, TX – The Port of Corpus Christi, one of the gateways for global trade and a significant contributor to the U.S. economy, has reached a new milestone. In Q3 2023, the port’s customers successfully moved more than 50 million tons of goods through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, marking the first time in…

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