Pennsylvania Extends Port Incentive Program, Doubling Down on Asian Trade Routes

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the extension of its Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program (PICGIP) until July 2027, continuing its efforts to boost containerized cargo movement through Pennsylvania ports. The program, which provides up to $1 million annually to participating ocean carriers, offers $25 per new container unit for carriers establishing new… Read More

City of SeaTac offers to buy North SeaTac Park from Port of Seattle, pledging $20 million

The City of SeaTac this week formally submitted an offer to purchase North SeaTac Park from the Port of Seattle, a significant move aimed at securing the park’s long-term future as a community asset. The announcement was made during the May 13, 2025 City Council meeting, following a commitment unveiled at SeaTac’s inaugural State of… Read More

Shipping companies say they’re worried about the future despite the U.S.-China trade deal

Despite the recent agreement between the U.S. and China to pause the tariff war, shipping companies remain uncertain about the path ahead. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Importers and exporters breathe sighs of relief President Trump’s April 10 delay of his expansive new tariff regime and exhaled even more this week when the U.S. and China paused… Read More

Port of Baltimore unlikely to see tariff impacts until next month, analysts say

It is still too early to gauge the impacts of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs on imported goods on the Port of Baltimore, despite other ports experiencing changes. But that impact is coming, local experts say. “We expect to see impacts with our container business, especially from China,” Richard Scher, director of communications for the… Read More

Tariffs are affecting port traffic

WASHINGTON – About a third of everything the U.S. imports or exports in container ships comes through California, according to the Port of Los Angeles but less cargo, especially from China, is coming in recently because of tariffs. “Far fewer ships reaching LA ports,” Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said. “Long Beach, Port Hueneme are telling… Read More

Port of Brunswick slated for $35.3 million to dredge harbor, addressing key need

The Port of Brunswick received key funding Thursday toward dredging of its harbor, a project needed for the Georgia Ports Authority to increase efficiency at its Roll on/Roll off port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers included $35.3 million in its annual fiscal year work plan for the Port of Brunswick, according to a release from… Read More

Port of LA Executive Director: Current Tariff Pause Will not Create a Cargo Surge

Florida Martime Partnership lauds Florida Senators Scott and Moody (and others) Meeting with JaxPort

Thank you to Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Ashley Moody, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, and Congressman Jimmy Patronis for meeting with Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), Crowley, and TOTE Maritime this week to discuss the benefits of bringing more manufacturing to the island and the continued growth of the domestic maritime industry in Puerto Rico. Returning manufacturing back… Read More

West Coast ports reel from Trump’s tariff swings

Monday’s reprieve in the U.S.-China trade wars did little to calm West Coast waters. President Donald Trump gave West Coast ports a brief reprieve Monday when he agreed to temporarily pull back from sky-high tariffs on imported goods from China — but the industry remains in choppy waters. “This is still a crisis,” Long Beach… Read More

U.S., China reach deal to temporarily end tariff battle: How this will impact Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — On Monday, May 12, China and the U.S. agreed to end their recent tariff battle temporarily and restart stalled trade between the two countries. However, even with the pause in place, tariffs are left higher than before due to President Donald Trump previously raising them in April, according to the Associated Press (AP). The… Read More

What’s next for U.S. ports as Trump, China agree to lower tariffs?

The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction with the Trump administration lowering import taxes on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% on Wednesday. Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka joins “The Daily Report” to discuss.  Source

Port of Virginia CEO says port should endure Chinese tariffs better than most

East Coast ports will likely see the true impacts of the trade war later in May. Port of Virginia CEO Stephen Edwards said the port is a “blueprint” for the future of the supply chain and will be able to weather the ongoing trade war with China better than others in the nation. New tariffs… Read More

Houston Ship Channel Ranked #1 U.S. Waterway

USACE Ranking and Historic Fleet Week to be held at Port Houston Announced at Port Commission’s April Meeting HOUSTON — On Tuesday, April 29, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting with an announcement that the Houston Ship Channel is once… Read More

Trump trade tariffs slump widens to ‘nearly all U.S. exports,’ supply chain data shows

An exports slide that began in early 2025 has reached most ports across the U.S. and nearly all export market products as the trade impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs worsens, with agriculture the hardest hit. As businesses cancel orders from China, U.S. imports continue to plummet, with a 43% week-over-week drop in containers through… Read More

America’s Busiest Ports Issue ‘Dire’ Warning Over Trump Tariffs

America’s busiest ports are seeing a drastic decline in shipments as a result of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, with significant implications for consumers as well as the U.S. logistics sector. “We are at a point of inflection. It’s kind of dire,” Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach CEO, told NBC on Monday. “What happens here is going to… Read More