Ports America Chesapeake and CSX Intermodal Terminals have announced a new agreement designed to immediately enhance the competitiveness of the Port of Baltimore and position it to capture additional freight business through more efficient service.

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai's maritime sector, recently received four certifications under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the renowned international standard-setting body.

The French container terminal operator PortSynergy/Eurofos has revealed it achieved a new historical record in 2015 – handling a total of 617,751 twenty foot equivalent (TEU).

Pilbara Ports Authority has delivered a total monthly throughput of 53.9 million tonnes (Mt) for the month of December. This is an increase of 2% from the same month in 2014.

Port of Amsterdam intends to double the bonuses awarded to ships listed on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI). The ESI is an international benchmark for emissions from seagoing vessels, developed by the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH).

Magna Tyres Group has named Stefan Huber to be the new addition to the sales team in Germany. Stefan has over 15 years of Sales experience in the German tyre industry and has worked for various renowned tyre companies.

The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin became the largest container ship ever to call a North American port when it docked at APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles on December 26th. At 399.2m (1,310 feet) in length, and 54m (177 feet) wide, the Ultra-Large Container Ship (ULCS) is 60 feet longer than the Empire State Building is tall, and 17 feet wider than a US football field; the ship's bridge is also as tall as a 20 story building.

The Port of Santa Marta, through its affiliate company FAST TERMINAL established a new record in the American continent having accomplished unloading 632 vehicles in just one hour and fifty minutes, which represents a decrease of 232% compared to records achieved by other terminals of the region, which do not exceed 100 units unloaded per hour.

Construction work on the Green Port Hull Alexandra Dock site is progressing well and is on schedule for an early 2017 completion, Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced.