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20 August 2026

The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns

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The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns

Brazil is becoming a key global battleground for rare earth minerals that are crucial for renewable energy and technology.

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20 August 2026

HMM lifts Seattle-Tacoma terminal capacity by 50 per cent

HMM has announced a major investment in Washington United Terminals (WUT), expanding cargo capacity and improving terminal efficieny. The investment will grow WUT’s annual cargo-handling capacity from approximately 590,000 TEUs to 880,000 TEUs, an increase of nearly 50 per cent. Enhancements include replacing two ageing cranes and adding two rubber-tyred gantry cranes, with the new […] The post HMM lifts Seattle-Tacoma terminal capacity by 50 per cent appeared first on Port Technology International .

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