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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Small Ports of Vouliagmeni: Search for Missing Diver

Search operations are underway at the small ports of Vouliagmeni for a 34-year-old diver who has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Exporters raise the alarm over container shortage at Lagos ports

Exporters in Nigeria are raising alarms about a severe shortage of shipping containers at Lagos ports, which they claim is jeopardizing the country's $44.06 billion export sector.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Group urges FG to prioritise N'Delta ports development

The Ijaw Youth Congress Worldwide has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to prioritize the development and operationalization of key ports in the Niger Delta region.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Minister describes efforts to strengthen protection of ports in Odesa Oblast

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba announced new measures to enhance the security of port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast amidst increasing attacks.

Mar 22 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

OLP's Intervention in ELIME with a Focus on Synergies and Expertise

The Deputy CEO of the Piraeus Port Authority emphasized the importance of cooperation among ports, local authorities, and investors at a meeting of the Association of Greek Ports held in Patras.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Corn: Direct Sales to Port and Caution from Exporters

Argentine producers are selling corn directly from their farms to ports, taking advantage of favorable harvest conditions despite a cautious approach from exporters.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Gulf Ports: Vital Lifelines in the Crosshairs of War

Gulf ports are crucial to international trade and have become focal points of geopolitical tensions amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Oil and Gas Will Reach Ports in 3-4 Days,' US Official Announces on Hormuz

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil trapped at sea could see supplies reaching Asia within three to four days.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Greece 'sinks' with tourists - The arrivals and cruise ships that are lost

Greece's cruise ports have seen significant increases in both cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers in 2025, reaffirming the country's status as a key Mediterranean cruise destination.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: TPA Records Good Performance in Marketing Tanzanian Port Services

Tanzania's High Commissioner to Zimbabwe visited the Tanzania Ports Authority office in Harare to discuss improving cargo transportation from Tanzania to Southern Africa.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Strong Rise of Cruise Tourism in 2025 - Which Ports Are Leading

Cruise tourism in Greece is experiencing significant growth in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of increase in port activity.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Nigeria, UK Seal ยฃ746m Deal to Rebuild Apapa, Tin Can Ports

Nigeria has signed a ยฃ746 million deal with the UK to redevelop its Apapa and Tin Can Island ports.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

French tycoon Vincent Bollorรฉ to stand trial in โ€˜African portsโ€™ corruption case

Vincent Bollorรฉ, a French industrialist, is set to face trial for alleged corruption related to port deals in Africa.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

War between the United States, Israel, and Iran, LIVE: Israeli and American forces destroyed 16 Iranian cargo ships in Gulf ports

The United States and Israel have destroyed 16 Iranian cargo ships in Gulf ports amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

USA and Israel bombed 16 cargo ships in two ports in southern Iran, reports local media

The USA and Israel have reportedly bombed 16 Iranian cargo ships in southern Iranian ports, causing significant damage according to local sources.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington: Iran's Oil Will Reach Ports in Days After Lifting Sanctions

The U.S. energy secretary announced that lifting sanctions on Iranian oil trapped on tankers will allow shipments to Asia within a few days.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

1st Blue Heritage Summit Thessaloniki: The digital transformation of Greek ports

The 1st Blue Heritage Summit in Thessaloniki highlighted the importance of digital transformation in Greek ports, despite bureaucratic constraints.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

France: Vincent Bollorรฉ will be tried in December in the 'African ports' case

Vincent Bollorรฉ is set to stand trial in December for charges including corruption related to the presidential campaigns in Togo and Guinea in 2010.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria, UK seal ยฃ746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports

Nigeria and the UK have signed a ยฃ746 million deal to redevelop the Tin Can and Apapa ports in Lagos.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

African Ports Affair: Lawyers for Vincent Bollorรฉ Claim 'An Equitable Trial Impossible'

Vincent Bollorรฉ's lawyers assert that ensuring a fair trial in the ongoing African ports affair is impossible as the case progresses in Paris.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

1st Blue Heritage Summit Thessaloniki: Greek ports are becoming increasingly 'smart'

The 1st Blue Heritage Summit in Thessaloniki emphasizes the necessity of developing smart applications for Greek ports to enhance their resilience during crises despite bureaucratic challenges.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Expert: The Strait of Hormuz is no longer the biggest problem

Recent attacks on Middle Eastern ports and refineries increase the risk of a severe blow to the world economy, potentially disrupting critical energy infrastructure long-term.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Elbe is navigable and the ports are busy. Giant tanks were loaded in Dฤ›ฤรญn

The Elbe River is currently navigable and port activities are bustling as large tanks were loaded in Dฤ›ฤรญn.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Group concludes plans to honour dockworkers

The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria plans to host 'Dockworkers' Day 2026' to celebrate the contributions of dockworkers and promote sustainable practices at seaports.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Donald Trump suspends 100-year-old law to lower gasoline prices

President Donald Trump has suspended a 100-year-old law requiring that goods transported between U.S. ports be carried on American ships, in an effort to lower gasoline prices amid rising costs due to the conflict with Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

War for another 2 months shows the 60-day suspension of the law for American ports

The Trump administration has frozen provisions of the Jones Act for 60 days, allowing foreign ships to transport certain goods between U.S. ports.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China-based Cosco Shipping Ports expects โ€˜limitedโ€™ impact from Iran conflict

Cosco Shipping Ports reports a slight profit increase and anticipates minimal impact from the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Ports Association committed to strengthening Greek portsโ€™ competitiveness

The Hellenic Ports Association is focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Greek ports through coordinated efforts and strategic planning.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria secures ยฃ746m UK deal to modernise ports

Nigeria has reached a ยฃ746 million agreement with the UK to modernise its major seaports, aiming to enhance global competitiveness in maritime trade.

Mar 18 โ€ข 02:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Association of Greek Ports: What was discussed at the Board meeting in Patras

The Board of the Association of Greek Ports held its first meeting in Patras under the new president, focusing on collaboration and regional development.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4 are almost the same thing, but not quite: Which is better, and do the differences matter?

The article discusses the similarities and differences between USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4 ports, which are commonly found in new laptops, highlighting the importance of understanding their distinctions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia attacks ports and railway again overnight

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's railway and port infrastructure overnight on March 16-17, causing damage but resulting in no injuries.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Ukraine: Russian attack damaged power and ports

A Russian attack in the Odesa region of Ukraine has damaged industrial, port, and energy infrastructure, causing power outages but no reported injuries.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reserve Military Colonel, Denounced for Links with Militia, Takes Position at PortosRio

A reserve colonel of the Military Police, accused of involvement with a militia in the West Zone of Rio, has been appointed to a position at PortosRio, responsible for managing the state's public ports.

Mar 16 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Washington signals it wants China kept out of Brazilโ€™s largest port auction

The U.S. has expressed its desire to prevent a Chinese company from winning the concession for Brazil's Santos port, indicating its strategic interests in the region amid U.S.-China rivalry.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

OLP Workers: We do not accept the use of ports for military purposes

Workers at the Piraeus Port Authority have expressed their refusal to allow the use of the port for military shipments, particularly concerning impending deliveries of military supplies to Israel.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Papers please: China raises pressure on Panama amid canal row with ship inspection wave

China has intensified inspections of Panama-flagged vessels entering its ports in response to a court ruling in Panama that annulled the operating rights of a Hong Kong company at the Panama Canal.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry opens consultation to create rules for flying cars and drones in Brazil

The Brazilian Ministry of Ports and Airports is consulting companies interested in the flying car market to develop regulations for the use of eVTOLs and drones.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The most insidious bomb of the war, the Dillian grenade, and a surprise appearance from Violet

The global economy faces a looming crisis due to dangerously low fuel supplies in key shipping ports, affecting global trade and shipping.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Ports, banks, embassies: Tehran targets the Gulf

The article discusses Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states, targeting embassies and economic sites amid escalating conflict.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Fire broke out at UAE's oil hub due to drone

A drone attack targeted the US embassy in Iran, warning of potential repercussions on UAE ports and docks, heightening regional tensions.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Beijing reacts to the 'Donroe' doctrine โ€“ The two ports in the Panama Canal are under fire

The Supreme Court of Panama's decision to oust the Chinese private group CK Hutchison from managing two canal ports has sparked geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and China.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

The Threat of Attacks on 'Crown Jewel' Ports after U.S. Strike

Iran warns of retaliation following a U.S. strike on its main oil export port, escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

The Emirates: New rocket and drone attacks from Iran

The United Arab Emirates reported new rocket and drone strikes from Iran, coinciding with Iranian threats against crucial ports in the country.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Middle East: Iran warns of evacuation of ports in the United Arab Emirates โ€“ Threats of strikes against American companies

Iran has issued warnings for the evacuation of areas near key ports in the United Arab Emirates, alongside threats to attack American companies' facilities in the Middle East.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Iran declares Dubai area 'legitimate target' in 'flee and save yourself' warning

Iran has issued a warning urging evacuation of busy ports in the UAE, claiming they are legitimate targets for potential attacks.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks

Iran has issued threats against the ports and docks of the United Arab Emirates, potentially escalating regional tensions.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Leave American bases and ports immediately', Iran's warning to people in the UAE

Iran has warned residents in the UAE to evacuate areas near American military bases and ports amid rising tensions in the region.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Iran warns United Arab Emirates residents to stay away from ports

Iran has issued a warning to UAE residents to avoid areas near ports amid ongoing explosions in the Middle East, significantly affecting global energy supply routes.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

"Away from ports": Iran threatens US-linked facilities in the United Arab Emirates

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have announced that ports and military facilities in the UAE are legitimate targets following US bombings on Hark island.

Mar 14 โ€ข 10:21 UTC

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