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MGN Completes Global Port Database Update: 2,773 Ports Refreshed

By MGN Editorial•November 1, 2026 at 06:00 AM

Maritime Global Network has completed updating all 2,773 port profiles in its global directory with current contact details, coordinates, and authority information.

Maritime Global Network has completed a comprehensive refresh of its global port database, updating **2,772 of 2,773 port profiles** worldwide.

Each port profile now includes:
- Current port authority name and contact information
- Official website URLs
- Verified geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude)
- UN/LOCODE identifiers
- Updated phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses

The update covers ports across all major maritime regions, from major container hubs to smaller specialized terminals. Data had not been comprehensively updated since 2008, making this a significant refresh for the maritime industry's reference resource.

Maritime professionals can access the updated port directory through the MGN platform.

Source: MIS Operations

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