Ports & Logistics
Latest Ports & Logistics reporting, analysis and industry developments.
Iran and Oman Discuss Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and have agreed to clear mines from the proposed route, as prolonged blockades and attacks continue to restrict shipping through the strategic waterway.
27 Aug 2026
Vancouver port upgrades halve inbound truck transit times
Road and rail improvements at the Fraser Surrey Port Lands have reduced average inbound container truck transit times from more than 30 minutes to around 14 minutes, according to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
26 Aug 2026
Crowley Launches Weekly Houston-Central America Container Service
Crowley is introducing a weekly container service linking Port Houston with Santo Tomás de Castilla in Guatemala and Puerto Cortés in Honduras. The Gulf-Central America Express Service will handle dry and refrigerated cargo, including fresh produce, apparel and industrial goods.
25 Aug 2026
Ukraine Proposes Halt to Black Sea Civilian Target Attacks
Ukraine has conveyed an offer to Russia through a third party to suspend attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, according to a source familiar with the matter. The proposal follows escalating strikes on vessels and ports that have disrupted grain shipments.
24 Aug 2026
Venezuela’s Ageing Oil Terminals Leave Tankers Waiting Up to 30 Days
Infrastructure failures, power outages and crude quality problems at Venezuela’s oil terminals are delaying tanker loadings and limiting exports despite higher production. Congestion is particularly acute near the Jose port, which handles about 70% of the country’s oil exports.
24 Aug 2026
Venezuelan Port Constraints Leave Oil Tankers Waiting Up to 30 Days
Aging terminals, power outages and crude-quality problems are restricting Venezuela’s oil exports despite rising production and strong demand. Tankers face waits of up to 30 days, while limited berth and storage capacity is increasing demurrage, contamination risks and competition for infrastructure.
23 Aug 2026
Panama Canal to Reduce Daily Transit Slots as El Niño Threatens Water Levels
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily transits to 34 vessels from September 4 and 32 from September 15, citing below-average rainfall and the expected severity of the 2026-2027 El Niño event.
23 Aug 2026
Panama Canal to Reduce Daily Transit Slots as Rainfall Disappoints
The Panama Canal will reduce Neopanamax and Panamax transit capacity in September as weaker-than-expected rainfall pressures freshwater supplies. The authority is also restructuring auction allocations and has postponed planned Neopanamax draft reductions.
22 Aug 2026
Panama Canal Congestion Mounts as Draught Restrictions Approach
Around 112 vessels were reportedly waiting to enter the Panama Canal as increased energy shipping and approaching low-water restrictions intensified concerns over delays, schedule reliability and equipment availability.
22 Aug 2026
Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transit Capacity to 32 Vessels
The Panama Canal will reduce daily booking capacity to 32 vessels from September 15 as weak rainfall and watershed inflows intensify water-management pressures. The restrictions are expected to tighten effective vessel supply and could support freight rates on affected trades.
21 Aug 2026
Ukraine Proposes Black Sea Truce as Port Attacks Disrupt Grain Exports
Ukraine has offered Russia a mutual halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea through a third party, according to a source familiar with the matter. The reported initiative follows mounting strikes on vessels and ports that have disrupted grain shipments and raised concerns over global food supplies.
20 Aug 2026DP World First-Half Profit Falls 9.7% as Trade Outlook Remains Uncertain
DP World reported a 9.7% year-on-year decline in first-half profit attributable to owners, despite an almost 14% increase in revenue, while warning that macroeconomic and geopolitical factors were clouding the near-term trade outlook.
18 Aug 2026
Windward Records 18 Strait of Hormuz Transits After U.S.-Iran MoU
Windward recorded 18 vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz during June 17-18, the highest single-window total of the conflict, after the signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. The maritime intelligence company described the movement as cautious momentum rather than full normalization.
18 Aug 2026Record Low River Levels Disrupt European Cargo Transport
Record low water levels across major European rivers are restricting goods transport, reducing electricity generation and weighing on corporate earnings, raising concerns over the wider economic effects of extreme heat and irregular rainfall.
18 Aug 2026