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  • The global port race: Breakthrough hubs challenging maritime trade
  • Top 10 global container ports: May 2026 operational estimates EconDB
  • Singapore’s PSA signs deal to develop $945 million four-berth Haiphong terminal

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container-news.com /1 month ago

The global port race: Breakthrough hubs challenging maritime trade

While East Asian logistics gateways frequently capture the top headlines for sheer cargo volume, the true story of modern maritime logistics is the rapid decentralization of global...

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container-news.com /3 weeks ago

Top 10 global container ports: May 2026 operational estimates EconDB

Asia continues to dominate global container shipping, according to the latest operational estimates published by EconDB for May 2026. The data highlights the continued strength of...

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joc.com /1 week ago

Singapore’s PSA signs deal to develop $945 million four-berth Haiphong terminal

The agreement follows a series of concessions between carrier-controlled terminal operators and Vietnamese companies in the last few years to develop port facilities at Lach Huyen.

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malaymail.com /1 week ago

Malaysia aims to be leading regional maritime hub with Port Klang’s Third Terminal, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia aims to become a leading maritime hub in South-east Asia through the development o...

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lindaikejisblog.com /1 month ago

World Bank ranks Apapa and Tin Can ports among world’s 20 most improved ports

The Tin Can Island Port Complex and Apapa Port Complex have been ranked among the worlds 20 most improved ports by th

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urdupoint.com /3 weeks ago

AD Ports Group enhances Al Faya Dry Port’s integration with global trade, logistics ecosystem

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container-news.com /1 week ago

IAPH welcomes North Queensland Bulk Ports and TasPorts as new members

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has expanded its global membership with the addition of two Australian port...

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asia.nikkei.com /21 hours ago

Indonesia container terminal opens with Japan's support

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container-news.com /1 month ago

Bangkok Port opens new cargo facility to improve efficiency

The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) has opened a new cargo-handling facility at Bangkok Port to improve efficiency and reduce congestion. The facility covers 22,000 square meters...

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malaymail.com /3 weeks ago

Loke: Malaysia must modernise ports, secure shipping routes amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Malaysia must build a future-ready maritime economy, anchored by resilient ports, a divers...

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fortune.com /3 weeks ago

Singapore punches above its weight on the Southeast Asia 500, capturing a third of total revenue

Half of the top 10 companies on the SEA 500 are headquartered in Singapore. No. 1 goes to commodity giant Trafigura, with revenue of $240 billion.

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e.vnexpress.net /3 days ago

Asia's richest nation remains world's leading maritime center in 2026

Singapore, the richest nation in Asia by GDP per capita, has kept its position as the world's leading maritime center in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Center Develo...

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pmnewsnigeria.com /1 month ago

Global Rankings: Two Nigerian Ports ranked among top 20 in the world

Nigeria’s ports have been ranked among the 20 most improved ports in the world, according to the World Bank’s 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), released in June 2026.

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malaymail.com /2 days ago

Malaysia’s Transport Ministry told to map out border ports, Penang hub to smoothen trade with Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The Transport Ministry has been asked to discuss the use of ports at the Malaysia–Th...

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thediplomat.com /2 weeks ago

ASEAN Membership for Timor-Leste

Doors open, but structural risks remain.

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japantimes.co.jp /4 weeks ago

Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Plans envision a logistics corridor that will offer an alternative route to the Strait of Malacca by connecting two new deep-sea ports.

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

SE Asia Report: Falling Darwin feeder numbers offer Indonesia’s squeezed lotfeeders a first glimpse of relief

Vietnam seeks emergency approval to import SAT-1 FMD vaccines as cross-border disease risk rises | Indonesian meat processors continue to lobby for their 2026 private beef quota to...

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asia.nikkei.com /1 month ago

Croatia emerges as maritime hub connecting Asia to Central Europe

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scmp.com /1 month ago

Hong Kong pitches Northern Metropolis as ASEAN gateway to Greater Bay Area

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to position the Northern Metropolis as a platform connecting ASEAN busi...

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e.vnexpress.net /6 days ago

Southeast Asia's most populous country among top 5 Asians with worst traffic

Indonesia has been ranked the fifth most traffic-congested country in Asia, highlighting the region's continuing struggle with worsening road gridlocks.

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thediplomat.com /1 month ago

Why the Indo-Pacific Trade Hinges on East Africa

The region's ports, sea lanes, and gas fields have become the focus of growing geopolitical competition.

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thediplomat.com /1 week ago

Indonesia and Singapore Pledge That Malacca Strait Will Remain ‘Open to All’

The affirmations come after an Indonesian minister raised the idea of imposing a levy on vessels passing through the vital chokepoint.

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supplychain247.com /1 month ago

Only One U.S. Port Makes Top 50 in Global Performance Index

Philadelphia was the only U.S. port to rank among the world’s top 50 container ports in the newly released 2025 Container Port Performance Index.

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kenyans.co.ke /1 month ago

KPA Announces Overhaul at Mombasa Port

The move comes as the Mombasa and Lamu ports position themselves as major regional hubs, having received several vessels in recent times, including those that made emergency dockin...

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