Ports & Maritime Brief: 2026-06-16 (Tuesday)

Coos Bay moves to unlock grant funding

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-15 19:34 paywalled

The Port of Coos Bay is set to finalise a grant agreement with the US Department of Transportation, unlocking $25m for engineering and design work on its greenfield Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) container terminal in Oregon.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: funded engineering/design on a US West Coast greenfield terminal — earliest-stage opening for crane-electrification and shore-power scope.

Fiji eyes 'fleet' of hydrofoiling ferries as Pacific Island nations ink maritime investment charter

Riviera — Shipbuilding & Design · 2026-06-15 08:30

Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu have signed a cooperative maritime-transition charter (with Palau and Tonga expected to join), and Fiji is eyeing a fleet of hydrofoiling ferries.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: early-stage Pacific ferry-electrification charter — e-vessel charging opening if Fiji's hydrofoil fleet is battery-electric.

CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal brings new STS crane into service

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-16 06:38 paywalled

A new super-post-Panamax ship-to-shore crane has entered service at CSP Iberian's Bilbao terminal, expanding quay-handling capacity at the Port of Bilbao after arriving in April.

Why it matters for P&M: COSCO-affiliated CSP adds ship-to-shore capacity at Bilbao, signalling continued quay growth across the COSCO terminal network.

ZPMC delivers IGVs & STS cranes

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-15 18:41 paywalled

ZPMC has delivered five intelligent guided vehicles (IGVs) for an expansion project at Qinzhou Port and three new ship-to-shore cranes to two terminals in Qingdao.

Why it matters for P&M: continued ZPMC crane and IGV output in China — context for Cavotec cable-reel and component sales into ZPMC export cranes.

MAIB Calls for Closer Attention to Snapback Safety at Svitzer

The Maritime Executive · 2026-06-15 21:47

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has written to tug operator Svitzer raising concern about mooring-line snapback risks to crew during towage operations.

Why it matters for P&M: renewed regulatory focus on mooring-line snapback risk strengthens the safety case for hands-free automated mooring (MoorMaster).

Amidst Early Criticism, U.S. Signs Strait of Hormuz MOU With Iran

The Maritime Executive · 2026-06-15 18:30

The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire and a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though shipowners and insurers remain cautious pending mine-clearance and security guarantees.

EU Sanctions 24 Shipping Companies Including Gazprom and Lukoil

The Maritime Executive · 2026-06-15 20:10

The European Council's latest sanctions round targets 24 shipping companies, including the shipping arms of Gazprom and Lukoil, tightening pressure on Russia's shadow-fleet oil trade.

Ports need to start preparing for nuclear ships

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-15 08:37 paywalled

A joint study by CORE POWER, Maersk, Lloyd's Register and the Port of Rotterdam says ports must close major regulatory gaps before nuclear-powered vessels can enter commercial service.

Enstructure to acquire LOGISTEC terminal business

Splash247 · 2026-06-16 03:50

US operator Enstructure has agreed to acquire all of LOGISTEC's marine terminal operations across Canada and the US, creating a larger North American port and logistics platform.