Ports & Maritime Brief: 2026-06-17 (Wednesday)

Two decades after US port row, DP World eyes American comeback

Splash247 · 2026-06-17 06:09

Twenty years after political pressure forced it out of the US market, DP World has entered exclusive negotiations with the Port of Corpus Christi to develop and operate a new container terminal in Texas.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: DP World greenfield US terminal at a top-tier customer — early-stage opening for crane, shore-power and MoorMaster scope.

Liebherr wins major STS order for new US terminal

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-16 16:01 paywalled

Liebherr has secured an order for seven ship-to-shore cranes for TiL's new Sparrows Point Container Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: seven new STS cranes at a greenfield US terminal — cable-reel and Panzerbelt attach point, best engaged before delivery.

APM Terminals orders 40 Orange EV electric tractors

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-16 20:10 paywalled

APM Terminals Los Angeles has ordered 40 Orange EV HUSK-e battery-electric terminal tractors for Pier 400, completing electrification of the terminal's on-dock rail drayage fleet.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: battery-electric tractor fleet growing at a top customer's LA terminal — charging-and-plug-in opening as the fleet scales.

Zanzibar plans $560m free port project

Splash247 · 2026-06-16 11:00

Zanzibar has unveiled plans for a $560m free port and logistics zone at Mangapwani, aiming to re-establish the island as an East African trade and logistics hub.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: greenfield East African port at planning stage — earliest-stage opening for crane, shore-power and automated-mooring scope.

HHLA shareholders approve squeeze-out

Port Strategy · 2026-06-16 10:20

Shareholders of Hamburg terminal operator HHLA have approved a squeeze-out, consolidating ownership of one of Northern Europe's largest container handlers.

Why it matters for P&M: ownership consolidation at a major Northern European terminal customer could reshape its procurement and capex decision-making.

New owner for Logistec's North American terminal network

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-16 09:59

Logistec's North American terminal network is changing hands, placing its portfolio of Canadian and US bulk and break-bulk terminals under new ownership.

Why it matters for P&M: a North American terminal network changes owner — the buying organisation and equipment-procurement priorities may shift.

Port of Koper takes delivery of new electric RTGs

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-16 10:44 paywalled

Slovenia's Port of Koper has taken delivery of four electric RTG cranes from Konecranes, replacing older diesel units in its container yard.

Why it matters for P&M: a Konecranes electric-RTG delivery at Koper — OEM-partner electrification activity, though the cable-reel attach point has passed.

Shore power uptake will need stick not carrot - DNV

Marine Civils Insights · 2026-06-16 13:31

Classification society DNV argues that shore-power uptake at ports will require regulatory mandates rather than incentives to accelerate adoption.

Why it matters for P&M: DNV signals mandates, not incentives, will drive shore-power demand — a read on the pace of our core electrification market.

Offshore wind could help create 'electric shipping highway' across Europe, study says

Offshore Energy · 2026-06-16 11:24

A new study maps how offshore wind farms, energy islands and proposed 'Offshore Power Zones' could together form an electric-shipping charging network across Europe.

Why it matters for P&M: a study mapping European offshore vessel-charging zones — signals where e-vessel charging demand may concentrate over time.

AD Ports teams up with Dajin Heavy on offshore wind ambitions

Splash247 · 2026-06-16 09:30

UAE-based AD Ports Group has signed an MoU with Chinese manufacturer Dajin Heavy to explore offshore wind logistics, port infrastructure and vessel investments.

Why it matters for P&M: AD Ports broadens into offshore-wind logistics and port infrastructure — a strategic-direction signal at a major Gulf operator.

Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volumes Rise in May as Import Surge Continues

gCaptain · 2026-06-16 22:45

The Port of Los Angeles handled 840,165 TEU in May, up 17% year-on-year, as front-loaded import demand held firm.

Maersk Keeps Gulf Restrictions in Place Despite Hormuz Reopening Push

gCaptain · 2026-06-16 14:26

Maersk is keeping cargo restrictions and emergency surcharges in place across the Persian Gulf, signalling commercial shipping remains far from normal despite the push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe needs fleet of 65 CO2 carriers by 2050 to meet carbon storage goals

Splash247 · 2026-06-16 12:00

A Xodus study finds Europe will need roughly 65 CO2 carriers and a network of 33 ports by 2050 to support large-scale carbon capture and storage.

Criminal Charges Revealed for Chief Engineer of Containership Dali

The Maritime Executive · 2026-06-16 17:05

US prosecutors have revealed criminal charges against the chief engineer of the containership Dali over the 2024 Baltimore Key Bridge collapse.