Ports

Chile's port workers confederation has called a national strike for June 18. The group accuses the government of failing to honor agreements on grace pensions and widow benefits.

June 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir witnessed the launch of commercial trial operations at the new Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal.

Damietta Port has launched a new transit service for refrigerated and dry cargo from Europe via a Ro-Ro line connecting it to Italy's Port of Trieste. Shipments will move onward to Safaga Port on the Red Sea and then to Gulf markets. The initiative supports Egypt's strategy to become a regional hub for transport and transit trade.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings reported a 7% rise in underlying profit to HK$22.3 billion (US$2.85 billion) for last year, despite 'unforeseen challenges' including a legal conflict over Panama ports. Net profit fell 31% to HK$11.84 billion due to a one-time non-cash loss from the 3UK-Vodafone merger. Chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi highlighted the group's diversified business as a mitigating factor.

Kenyan transport operators have threatened a strike after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a directive mandating rail transport of cargo from Mombasa Port to Naivasha. The measure aims to reduce port congestion and improve cargo tracking. However, operators claim it is unconstitutional and will lead to job losses.

January 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Positive developments at Durban and Maputo ports offer hope that South Africa's port issues could fade like load shedding fears. However, the Port of Cape Town faces severe wind challenges exceeding 100km/h. These changes echo the relief from Eskom's past power crises.