American Society of Civil Engineers honors Project 11 team; Port Commission advances investments to support growth and data-driven planning HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Monday, March 23, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Celebrating the Success of Port-Led Project 11 Expansion Work The meeting served as a moment to… Read More
Seattle, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and ranking member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, visited the Port of Seattle and delivered remarks on the importance of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund supporting the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, while affirming her continued efforts to… Read More
By Phil Diehl Preparations for the annual dredging of the Oceanside harbor channel will start this week after the weekend’s 70.3-mile Ironman triathlon that includes a harbor swim. Work crews will begin setting up pipes and equipment on the beach Tuesday, city officials said. Dredging is expected to start about April 6 and finish May… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., March 26, 2026 – Gateway Terminals Savannah has announced the appointment of Bryan Blalock as President effective April 13, 2026. Mr. Blalock will succeed the current President of Gateway Terminals Savannah, Kevin Price – who will transition to the Georgia Ports Authority leadership team as the newly announced President on July 1, 2026. “We would… Read More
The funding will support projects that Improve ports ability to load and unload good; Streamline supply chain movements ; Modernize ports’ infrastructure and operations and support seafood and seafood-related businesses “The Trump Administration is getting back to basics and investing hard-earned American dollars in restoring the nation’s maritime dominance,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “We’re… Read More
The board approved the plan in February and has scheduled an informational meeting for the public on March 25. GALVESTON, Texas — More cruise terminals, hotels, boardwalks: The Port of Galveston area could look much different in 20 years from now, according to the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees’ updated 20-year master plan. The board… Read More
Ports have evolved far beyond logistics hubs. Today, they function as essential infrastructure supporting global trade, public revenue flows, operational safety, energy transition, and reliable, day‑to‑day operations across complex ecosystems. Maritime trade accounts for more than 80% of global trade by volume, making ports a foundational pillar of the global economy, according to UN Trade… Read More
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore handled approximately 50 million tons of cargo in 2025 at its state-owned public and private marine terminals—making it the Port’s second-best year ever. The accomplishment continues to reveal the Port’s resilience and comes as the Port and surrounding communities continue… Read More
By DC Velocity Staff Georgia Ports Authority’s new inland port in the state’s northeast region is set to open in May, offering new logistics infrastructure that connects to Savannah’s global ocean carrier network of 40 ships per week, port leaders said today. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the site is designed to allow local manufacturers — including… Read More
By Stuart Chirls Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach executives joined politicians, longshore labor and other stakeholders to call on the state to include $1 billion in fiscal 2027 as part of a coordinated investment strategy across California’s 11 deepwater ports. The group emphasized global suppliers’ need for predictable and sustained investments March 20 at a… Read More
By DredgeWire The Port of Baltimore posted one of its strongest years on record in 2025, handling approximately 50 million tons of cargo, its second-best performance ever, trailing only the 52.3 million tons recorded in 2023. Cargo moving through the port was valued at $65.6 billion, ranking 10th nationally in foreign cargo value. Baltimore also… Read More
Nearly two years after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials say reconstruction is accelerating and on the verge of entering full-scale construction. Speaking at the Port of Baltimore on Tuesday, Gov. Wes Moore said the Key Bridge rebuild is the “fastest-moving large project in the country,” adding that he and U.S…. Read More
Dredge work on Thimble Shoal Channel, Norfolk Harbor finished in late February NORFOLK, VA – Construction of the 55-foot deep shipping channel and harbor, a key project in The Port of Virginia’s® $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, is complete making Virginia home to the deepest port on the U.S. East Coast. “Completion of this project positions The… Read More
Trade moving without disruption, planned shipments on schedule Amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, the Port of Long Beach reported solid cargo volumes in February, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during a virtual media briefing. Dockworkers and terminal operators handled 767,525 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of… Read More
Mainsail 10 and Spinnaker strengthen trade and operational reliability at one of Florida’s key cargo gateways SEATTLE – March 18, 2026 – Tideworks Technology, Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, today announced the go-live of Mainsail 10 and Spinnaker at Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC), a key cargo gateway serving South Florida… Read More