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Galveston Wharves in Texas is investing more than US$100 million to overhaul its breakbulk-handling West Port Cargo Complex, with the project slated for completion in 2026. The phased project, which began in 2024, aims to improve dilapidated waterfront infrastructure, add acreage for cargo handling and extend berthing space, allowing port tenants to move more cargo… Read More
Container facilities at Venezuela’s busiest port were left in a state of serious disrepair by the Maduro regime, a U.S. maritime executive says, as a management group looks to reclaim its investment in terminal operations there. “The ports are key to rebuilding Venezuela,” Louis Sola, former Federal Maritime Commission chairman told FreightWaves. “Those plans will… Read More
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Thursday announced it will award $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across five ports that handle 40% of all of the United States’ containerized imports. The California Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program will fund 10 projects across ports in Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland and… Read More
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) commemorates today 26 years of Panamanian administration, marking a new anniversary since its transfer at noon on December 31, 1999. This historic milestone was a catalyst for national sovereignty and pride and has allowed Panama to demonstrate its capacity to efficiently manage one of the most strategic routes in global… Read More
Commission approves new international representation, technology upgrades, and roadway development as part of year-end actions. HOUSTON – On Tuesday, December 9, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its final meeting of the year, approving key initiatives that strengthen trade relationships, modernize operations, and expand critical infrastructure to support continued growth… Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has secured a landmark lease extension through 2063 with Maher Terminals, the largest and busiest container facility at the East Coast’s largest port complex. The 33-year agreement, approved by the Port Authority Board of Commissioners on Thursday, positions the terminal to handle anticipated cargo volume growth… Read More
If built, the facility could potentially lead to hundreds of new jobs around its Washington County location. Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s final two-year state budget proposal released Wednesday includes $35 million toward an inland port in Southwest Virginia. The facility would move shipping containers by rail to and from the Port of Virginia in Hampton Roads and could… Read More
In 2025, the Port of Seattle made decisive progress in its commitment to environmental leadership and regional resilience. This work is building a thriving, sustainable economic hub for our community, focused on a healthy Puget Sound, bold climate action, and strong partnerships. Known as a Sea Change, this transformation of aviation and maritime operations demands… Read More
State Is Seeking Bids for Funds That Will Go Toward Upgrades for Offshore Wind Manufacturing, Staging and Logistics New York is offering $300 million for port improvements in a signal of support for an offshore wind industry that’s been battered by the Trump administration. The state is seeking bids for the funds that will go toward upgrades for… Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners approved Dec. 19 a record $45 billion capital plan covering the 2026-2035 period that will chart the next decade of investment in the region’s transportation network. The plan builds on the completion of major initiatives from the 2017-2025 capital plan such as the rebuilding of… Read More
Large US ports face the prospect of less federal support for dredging and maintenance projects next year if Congress doesn’t ensure fairer distribution of monies from a government-run maintenance fund, lawmakers were told Wednesday. Port of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer Noel Hacegaba told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that Congress needs to require… Read More
President Trump’s push to loosen China’s influence in the Panama Canal has hit a wall now that Beijing is demanding that China’s largest shipping company get a controlling stake in a deal to sell dozens of ports to a BlackRock BLK -1.30%decrease; red down pointing triangle-led group. The proposed sale includes two ports at the Panama Canal and more… Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward County’s Port Everglades has set a powerful new benchmark for performance, breaking its own records across all three of its core business sectors – cruise, cargo and energy – based on preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 numbers. For the first time in the port’s recent history, Port Everglades simultaneously surpassed its highest volumes in… Read More
PORTLAND – A long-awaited dredging project is underway to keep Portland Harbor clear. A dredging boat will call Portland Harbor home for the next several months, working to clear out more than 40 marine sites along Portland’s waterfront, many of which have been untouched for the past 70 years. “This is meant to be a… Read More
November Cargo Eases Compared to Elevated 2024 Levels LOS ANGELES – The Port of Los Angeles processed 782,249 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in November, a decrease of 12% compared to last year’s elevated cargo levels. With one month left in the year, the Port has handled 9,447,731 TEUs, 1% more than 2024. “Even with all the… Read More