Brazilian Ports Upgrade Infrastructure to Handle Larger Ships
Brazil is modernizing its port infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels. From completed dredging projects at Suape and Rio de Janeiro to proposed channel concessions and long-term capacity planning, the country is addressing the operational challenges of growing ship dimensions.
Carnival Supports Inclusive Education at Grand Turk School
Carnival Cruise Line and the Grand Turk Cruise Center have donated books, computers and specialized educational supplies to Ona Glinton Primary School, supporting inclusive learning and highlighting local community engagement in one of the Caribbean’s established cruise destinations.
DP World Completes First Phase of Warehouse 8 at Caucedo Economic Zone
DP World has completed the first construction phase of Warehouse 8 at its Economic Zone in Caucedo, Dominican Republic. The facility is expected to provide approximately 57,000 square metres of warehousing and distribution space upon full completion, strengthening the connection between port operations, storage and regional supply chains. The milestone, announced in a DP World […]
Panama Canal Targets Year-End Shortlist for Corozal and Telfers Terminals
The Panama Canal Authority expects to announce prequalified companies for the proposed Corozal and Telfers container terminals before the end of 2026. Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta outlined the next steps at the Houston International Maritime Conference on 4 November, according to Reuters, as the concession process moves towards formal bidding. Speaking at the conference, […]
10 Outermost-Region Ports Bring Their Maritime ETS Case to Guadeloupe
Meeting at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe on 4 November 2026, ports from the EU outermost regions asked for the maritime ETS to be adapted to their situation.
Costa Rica Closes Puerto Caldera Maintenance Agreement After $18.5 Million Programme
Costa Rica’s port authority for the Pacific coast, the Instituto Costarricense de Puertos del Pacífico (INCOP), said on November 2, 2026, that concessionaire Sociedad Portuaria de Caldera had completed a maintenance programme at Puerto Caldera under a conciliation agreement. INCOP reported $5.5 million in infrastructure maintenance and $13.003 million in port equipment work, which together […]
Brazil Study Puts Offshore Wind Port Upgrades at $27.5M to $356.5M
Adapting Brazilian ports for future offshore wind projects could require between $27.5 million and $356.5 million, depending on the terminal and development scenario, according to indicative estimates prepared by consultancy COWI for the Danish Energy Agency. The study was publicly presented by Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and Ministry of Ports and Airports on […]
‘Nine Out of Ten Containers Go Back Empty’: Five Pressures on Caribbean Ports
Freight costs, small volumes, climate, digital gaps and ageing infrastructure: the five pressures on Caribbean ports discussed at the PMAC webinar.
Saint-Pierre Opens New Cruise Welcome Hub as Luxury Ship Calls Begin
Saint-Pierre, Martinique, opened a new cruise welcome hub on October 27, 2026, coinciding with the inaugural call of Orient Express Corinthian. The initiative introduces dedicated visitor services as the town prepares to receive 33 cruise ship calls during the 2026–27 season, including arrivals by new luxury operators. The historic coastal town of Saint-Pierre, in northern […]
Maersk and MSC Add Suape to Weekly Americas Shipping Service
Maersk and MSC have added Suape, in northeastern Brazil, to their weekly Americas shipping network, expanding the port’s connections with Caribbean, Mexican and US Gulf destinations. The new call brings additional international services to APM Terminals Suape, which began commercial operations in September 2026. Suape has been incorporated into the existing UCLA service marketed by […]
Puerto Quetzal Cuts Vessel Backlog from Over 50 Ships to Six
Guatemala’s Puerto Quetzal has sharply reduced the number of vessels waiting to enter the port, following changes in cargo handling and the introduction of additional equipment. The improvement comes as authorities advance a wider modernisation programme, although lengthy waiting times remain a concern for some operators. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala’s main Pacific maritime gateway, has reduced […]
Global Ports Holding to Invest at Least $80 Million in St. Vincent Cruise Ports
Global Ports Holding (GPH) has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, committing to at least US$80 million in cruise port development. The investment will expand berthing capacity in Kingstown and support new cruise and mega-yacht facilities on Union Island. The agreement was signed on October 26, 2026, […]