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23 September 2026

Port of Vancouver sets record as commodity exports surge

The Port of Vancouver handled a record 88. 1 million metric tonnes of cargo in the first six months of 2026, a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2025, driven primarily by record volumes of Prairie grain and Alberta crude oil reaching Indo-Pacific markets. Exports of fertilizer and coal remained broadly steady alongside two-way container trade, while vehicle imports and cruise operations both set new half-year records. Containerised cargo volumes reached 1. 90 million TEUs in the first half, with exports up 4 percent and imports up 2%.

Source: Container NewsOriginal source

Hurricane Polo disrupts Mexican Pacific ports with high winds, heavy rain

Trade & Logistics

23 September 2026

Hurricane Polo disrupts Mexican Pacific ports with high winds, heavy rain

Hurricane Polo is disrupting maritime operations along Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting authorities to close or restrict navigation at several ports, while the key container gateway of Manzanillo remains open to large commercial vessels. Mexico’s Navy closed the Port of Manzanillo in Colima to vessels under 500 gross tonnage beginning at 9 a. m. Tuesday as Polo rapidly intensified offshore. The restriction does not apply to larger commercial vessels, allowing container ship traffic to continue at the port.

Source: FreightWavesOriginal source

ABP Southampton installs new marine deck crane

Trade & Logistics

23 September 2026

ABP Southampton installs new marine deck crane

Associated British Ports has invested in a new marine deck crane aboard Spartina, one of the Port of Southampton’s operational workboats, strengthening marine capability and supporting safe, efficient harbour operations. The HS. Marine AK 30 HE4 deck crane was supplied, installed and commissioned by Southampton-based specialist Marine Cranes, replacing the vessel’s existing crane at the end of its operational life. Marine Cranes developed a bespoke adaptor solution enabling the new crane to be fitted using the existing foundation and bolting features, avoiding any structural modification to the vessel. The project drew on specialist support from several local businesses across fabrication, naval architecture and marine survey services, illustrating the depth of the Solent maritime supply chain.

Source: Container NewsOriginal source