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Profits for Grupo Mexico exceed estimates due to higher copper prices

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 21, 2026

The mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico announced on Tuesday that its net profit for the second quarter rose by nearly 79% compared to the same period last year, helped by higher copper costs and far ahead of analyst's expectations.

Mexico Navy says 10 attackers were killed in an attack on a flood monitoring patrol

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 6, 2026

Mexico's Navy reported on Monday that a security operation conducted in Mexico's Sinaloa state over the weekend resulted in 10 assailants being killed and three others arrested following an explosive device attack against naval personnel monitoring floods.

Solbakken stands behind the Norwegian squad spirit following Brazil's epic win

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 5, 2026

Stale Solbakken, the Norwegian coach, paid tribute to his team after a tense 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday. The win sent Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals where they will play either Mexico or England. Norway's rowing celebrate has been everywhere during the tournament.

Portugal to launch World Cup campaign against Croatia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2026

Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, will be looking to silence critics of a disappointing World Cup campaign in their round of 32 match on Thursday. They face a Croatian team that has a history of performing well on the biggest stages. This match could mark the end of a era for Ronaldo…

Croatia coach hits back against doubters and praises Modric

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2026

Zlatko Dalic blasted the doubters of his team and claimed that they were "back to the Croatia of old" after they won a 2-1 victory over Ghana on Saturday to advance to the World Cup's last 32. The 2022 and 2018 semi-finalists lost 4-2 in their first match to England.

PREVIEW: France to top the rankings against Norway in form

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2026

France will have a much easier time navigating the World Cup when it faces?Norway on?Friday in the final match of Group I. However, finishing first could mean they are facing the most difficult road to the title. France is assured of a spot in the round 32 following victories over Senegal…

No regrets from the no-row Norway fan who was caught on TV sitting still

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2026

Norway's World Cup supporter made headlines by refusing to join his countrymen in their viral Viking-inspired rowing gesture. While Erling Haaland's team secured Norway's passage into the knockout rounds with their 3-2 victory over Senegal,…

Norwegian soccer fans celebrate World Cup success with Viking row

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2026

Norway's players performed the "rowing", a celebration that became iconic for their fans at the World Cup, after reaching the knockout stages with a nervous 3-2 victory over Senegal. Red-clad Norwegians have done their Viking Row in stadiums, escalators, and even Times Square in New York.

Port authority reports that Panamanian and Barbadian vessels were damaged in an attack on Ukrainian waters.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2026

The Ukrainian Ports Authority reported on Wednesday that two vessels flying the?panamanian or barbadian flags?were damaged by an?attack while they were navigating through Ukraine's Black Sea navigational corridor. According to the authority's Telegram post…

US sanctions against Iranian LPG network

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 5, 2026

The?U.S. The?U.S. Trump's administration is regularly adding Iran-related sanctions to pressure Tehran, even as both sides are engaged in negotiations to end their conflict. According to the details on the Department's website, the latest targets include 12 entities.

The paper trail that links a US fuel dealer to a Mexican cartel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 27, 2026

According to Mexican sources who have direct knowledge of this matter, and to four Mexican government documents, Ikon Midstream is being investigated in Mexico for fuel smuggling. Documents and sources indicate that the probe is part and parcel…

Panama Canal does not plan to restrict ships' passage in 2026, despite drought threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 15, 2026

Panama Canal has confirmed that it will not restrict vessel passage for the rest of 2026, even if El Nino weather patterns begin in the second half of this year, as forecast, which could lead to a new drought in Central America, according to the waterway.

ICE May raw-sugar delivery totals 483,643 metric tonnes, according to exchange

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 1, 2026

According to a Friday notice, deliveries of 'raw sugar' at the expiration date of the May contract on ICE totaled 9,520 lots or 483,643 metric tonne, the majority of which will be loaded in Brazil. ICE reported that the ports of Santos and Paranagua in Brazil will load 365.272 tons…

CK Hutchison Panama's unit files arbitration against Maersk regarding ports takeover

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 7, 2026

PPC of Hong 'Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, a 'Panama' unit, has filed an arbitration 'against 'Maersk 'after taking over two strategic ports close to the Panama Canal, which are the centre of a 'legal battle' that has engulfed Beijing and Washington.

Panama cancels CK Hutchison's contracts and gives canal ports to Maersk

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 24, 2026

Panama published a Supreme Court decision on Monday in its official gazette canceling a number of port contracts held by a subsidiary CK 'Hutchison. This cleared the way for a Maersk APM Terminals temporary takeover. This publication is the…

CK Hutchison threatens legal action if Maersk acquires Panama's Balboa and Cristobal terminals

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

Hong ?Kong's CK Hutchison said on Thursday it has ?notified Panama of an investment-protection treaty dispute after A.P. Moller-Maersk has indicated that it is willing to temporarily take over the management of 'the Balboa and Cristobal terminals.

Panama's President says that port contracts won't be awarded to one operator

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 6, 2026

The Panamanian president, Jose Raul Mulino, said 'on Thursday' that the concession contracts for operating?two ports operated by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings over a period of nearly?three _decades would "never" be given to a single firm.

Mexico's antitrust body finds lack competition in the freight rail sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 6, 2026

MEXICO CITY - The Mexican antitrust commission found that there were insufficient conditions for competition in almost all of the country's freight railway system, according to a preliminary decision it issued on Thursday. * The investigation of the commission…

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Panama Canal Ports Contract ruling

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison announced on Wednesday that its Panama Ports Company has begun international arbitration proceedings against Panama, after the country’s top court annulled their licences to run two Panama?Canal port. This case could take many years to resolve.

China describes the Panama court's ruling on CK Hutchison Port contracts as'shameful and pathetic'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

China has called the Panama court's decision to annul CK Hutchison’s contracts to operate a pair of Panama Canal ports as "absurd, shameful and pathetic" and vowed that it would defend Chinese interests. Panama's Supreme Court annulled last…

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