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ports February 5, 2026

AD Ports Group Secures 30-Year Deal for Aqaba Terminal

AD Ports Group has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation to manage and operate the Aqaba multipurpose port, as reported by Splash247. The agreement involves AD Ports taking a 70% stake in a new joint venture, while Aqaba Development Corporation will hold the remaining 30%.

Aqaba (JO)

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ports February 4, 2026

Port of Virginia Enhances Capacity with New ULCV Berths

The Port of Virginia has commissioned four new ultra-large containership (ULCV) berths equipped with ship-to-shore cranes, as reported by gCaptain. This development comes as the port's historic 55-foot channel deepening project nears completion, making Norfolk the East Coast's deepest commercial port.

Port of Virginia (US)

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Splash247

ports February 4, 2026

CK Hutchison Initiates Arbitration Over Panama Port Concessions

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison has started arbitration proceedings against Panama following a Supreme Court ruling that annulled its concession contracts for two key ports at the Panama Canal, as reported by Splash247. The arbitration is being conducted under the International Chamber of Commerce.

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gCaptain

ports February 3, 2026

Texas GulfLink Receives First Deepwater Oil Export License

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted Texas GulfLink, LLC a license to construct and operate a deepwater crude oil export terminal off the Texas coast, marking the first approval of its kind since the Trump administration, as reported by gCaptain.

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ports February 3, 2026

China Warns Panama of Consequences Over Canal Ports Ruling

China has issued a warning to Panama about potential 'heavy prices' following a court decision that nullified Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal, as reported by gCaptain. This development highlights the tensions surrounding international port operations.

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Seatrade Maritime

ports February 3, 2026

AD Ports to Potentially Develop Matadi Port Terminal in DRC

AD Ports has reached a framework agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo government to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative could enhance the port's capacity and efficiency.

Matadi Port (CD)

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ports February 3, 2026

AD Ports Group Plans Multipurpose Terminal in DRC

AD Ports Group has entered into a preliminary agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Transport and Onatra to explore the development of a multipurpose terminal at Matadi port, as reported by Splash247. This agreement outlines a framework for cooperation between the Abu Dhabi-based group and Congolese authorities.

Matadi port (CD)

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gCaptain

ports February 2, 2026

Panama Court Annuls CK Hutchison's Port Concessions

Panama's Supreme Court has annulled CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal, impacting a $23-billion deal involving the conglomerate's global port assets, as reported by gCaptain. The ruling raises significant implications for the Hong Kong-based company's operations.

Panama Canal (PA)

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Seatrade Maritime

ports February 2, 2026

Panama Canal Launches Tender for New Ports and Pipeline

Seatrade Maritime reports that the Panama Canal Authority has initiated the tender process for the development of two new container terminals and a 76 km pipeline for propane, butane, and ethane. This move aims to enhance the canal's logistics capabilities.

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ports February 2, 2026

APM Terminals Offers to Temporarily Operate Panamanian Ports

Splash247 reports that APM Terminals, controlled by Maersk, has offered to temporarily manage the Balboa and Cristobal terminals in Panama. This follows a decision by Panama’s Supreme Court to annul concession contracts held by a CK Hutchison unit for these ports.

Balboa (PA) Cristobal (PA)

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