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Port Authority

A port authority operates ports and other transportation infrastructure for a special-purpose district. Whether operated directly by the government or in cooperation with government agencies, North American port authorities are public entities and are governed by a board or commission. Most port authorities are financially autonomous. Port districts may also operate shipping terminals, airports, railroads, and irrigation facilities. The port authority often owns land, dictates fees, and collects taxes.

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Port Authority of Valencia Presents Strategic Plan 2035

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) presented its Strategic Plan at the Clock Building…

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Singapore Marine Bunker Sales Dip in First Half of 2025

Sales of marine bunker fuel in Singapore dipped slightly in the first half of 2025…

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Singapore Ship Bunker Sales hit 16-month High

Marine fuel sales in Singapore recovered to hit 16-month highs in May, official data…

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Update on Wan Hai 503 Container Ship Fire

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been notified by the Indian…

Wan Hai 503 (Credit: Indian Coast Guard/X.com)

Four Missing as Singapore Cargo Ship Catches Fire off India’s Kerala Coast

A fire onboard the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503 has erupted earlier…

Source: NYK

MPA and NYK Collaborate on Autonomous Ship Technology

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), NYK and MTI Co., have conducted…

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Largest Japanese Cruise Ship Completes Its First Marine LNG Bunkering

ASUKA III, said to be the largest Japanese-flagged cruise ship, has completed its…

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Russia Releases Detained Liberia-Flagged Oil Tanker

Russia has released a Greek-owned oil tanker which was detained in Russian waters…

Source: ATSB

Towage Delay Confounded Bulk Carrier Stranding

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued formal recommendations to…

damZgard Mechanics’ founder and Managing Director, Henrik Damsgard. Credit: Thordon Bearings

Denmark's damZgard Mechanics to Join Thordon Bearings’ Distributor Network

Thordon Bearings, a leader in environmentally safe, high-performance shaft bearing and seal systems…

Marine fuel sales in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, improved in March after hitting a 20-month low in February. Credit: Adobe Stock/Timon

Singapore March Marine Fuel Sales Recover After February Low

Marine fuel sales in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, improved in March…

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Moored Dredger Sinks off Singapore, No Casualties Reported

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported that a moored Belize…

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