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Ted Cruz and Ben Ray Lujan’s legislation would expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry along US borders Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forth legislation amending the International Bridge Act of 1972 that would expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. The bipartisan bill from… Read More
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates. Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which… Read More
US ports are again coming into focus as cargo orders ramp up, following the 14 May pause in 145% import tariffs on Chinese goods. The reduction in tariffs from 145% to 30% on imports from China is expected to give rise to a wave of demand that could once again swamp US main ports and inland logistics…. Read More
LOS ANGELES—Ruben Diaz typically hauls two container loads of goods a day in a rented big rig between Southern California’s sprawling ports and warehouses dozens of miles away. “I’m just surviving, but I am not going to make it,” he said. President Trump’s tariffs, especially the high fees on Chinese goods, have crippled the flow… Read More
See how it’s making a difference for local businesses and communities in the Lowcountry. South Carolina Ports isn’t just moving cargo — it’s driving our entire state forward, creating billions in economic impact and hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs. Each year, SC Ports pumps $87 billion into our state’s economy, including $10.7 billion right here… Read More
Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach report declining year-to-date activity in May The rhythm of global trade is faltering along the Southern California coast. Ship calls are down, goods are stockpiling, and tenants are scrambling to adapt as U.S. tariff policies shift rapidly. The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port in the country, reported… Read More
According to Accomack County Administrator Mike Mason, the Virginia Port Authority and Rocket Lab USA are moving forward with plans to improve rocket delivery access to Wallops Island. The two have submitted a joint permit application to dredge a channel known as Sloop Gut, connecting to the Old North Dock on the island’s backshore. The… Read More
Proposals due July 28 for operator to serve Long Beach, Los Angeles harbors The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are accepting proposals from prospective short line railroad operators interested in providing railroad operating and maintenance services within the San Pedro Bay ports complex. The San Pedro Bay ports complex is the most active… Read More
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Everglades Company Terminal, Inc., (ECT) has signed a new 10-year Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Broward County, underscoring the Port Everglades‘ position as South Florida’s port of choice and a leading driver of economic growth in Broward County and the state. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners recently approved… Read More
A recent report highlights worsening congestion at major ports in Northern Europe and other key regions, suggesting that trade disruptions could extend to Asia and the US, leading to increased shipping costs. According to a report by London-based maritime consultancy Drewry, from late March to mid-May, the waiting time for berths at Germany’s Bremerhaven port… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has allocated $131 million to the Houston Ship Channel in its FY2025 work plan. The move was welcomed by the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its regular meeting on 20 May. Of this total, $33 million will go towards ongoing construction under the Houston Ship Channel Expansion—Project 11—and $98 million has… Read More
Carl Bentzel, President of the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE), testified before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) during the public hearing on proposed tariff actions under the ongoing Section 301 investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. The hearing examined the economic and national security… Read More
The Northern Territory Government is taking action to maintain safe and reliable ferry services at Cullen Bay. Urgent maintenance dredging works are set to begin later this month. Minister for Infrastructure and Logistics Bill Yan said the expedited dredging project would safeguard the continued movement of more than 150,000 ferry passengers each year, particularly those travelling… Read More
President Donald Trump’s trade war polices may be in flux, with the U.S.-China tariff deal last week changing things radically. But there is unlikely to be a “deluge” of cargo coming from China to the U.S. And there will most likely be “lower inventory across a variety of retail sectors” in the run-up to the… Read More
Executives of premier diversified port operator and supply chain logistics provider Ports America are eyeing significant opportunities at and around U.S. Gulf ports, including for refrigerated goods and for commerce with nearby countries. “In general, we are seeing major opportunities for reefer cargo and nearshoring efforts,” according to comments provided the American Journal of Transportation, attributable… Read More