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A 167,264-square-foot freezer facility is fighting the supply chain slowdown by increasing storage density and capacity. Technologically advanced, the facility features automated logistics. (TNS) — One of the Port of Virginia’s latest tools in the fight against supply chain disruption is almost as big as three football fields and “blasts” frozen food products with temperatures… Read More
A shortage of drivers and trucks has caused backups nationwide and some big-box retailers are now using the Houston port as an alternative. HOUSTON — There’s a container surge at Port Houston, which is in its seventh consecutive month of double-digit growth. “For 34 years that I’ve been here, I’ve never seen anything like this before,”… Read More
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Traffic was at a standstill Tuesday at the Port of Baltimore as the supply chain crisis shows no signs of letting up. Fortunately, port officials say as container ships wait in limbo at the port of Los Angeles, there’s no backlog here and it’s rerouting business to Baltimore. Long lines and lots… Read More
New England families have heard a lot in the past few weeks about supply chains and bottlenecks. They may even have begun to see empty shelves at some retailers more reminiscent of the old Soviet bloc than modern America. The White House describes the infrastructure components of its Build Back Better agenda as a “once-in-a-generation… Read More
RESERVE, La. — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed Katie Klibert of LaPlace to the Port of South Louisiana Commission. She is filling the position left vacant by Patrick C. Sellars, who passed away on July 22. Klibert is a native of St. John the Baptist Parish and, along with her husband and son,… Read More
Every year on Halloween, the streets are filled with children dressed as classic heroes. Sidewalks all over the country are overrun by tiny Spider-Men, Captain Americas, and Batmen. But for Halloween this year, Henry Kearns had a different hero in mind. The Francis Scott Key second grader wanted to pay tribute to his local Baltimore… Read More
Partnership will Restore Islands off Dorchester County Using Dredged Material BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are marking a milestone of environmental stewardship this month on the landmark restoration of Poplar Island near Talbot County. Simultaneously, the agencies are advancing… Read More
Incumbent Eric LaBrant is being challenged by newcomer Greg Seifert With the November general election quickly approaching, the Vancouver Business Journal caught up with the two candidates running for the Port of Vancouver USA District 2 commissioner position, incumbent Eric LaBrant and challenger Greg Seifert. The general election this year is Nov. 2. ERIC LABRANT… Read More
Most of the spotlight this election season has shone on candidates for Seattle city offices. But that’s not all you’ll find on your ballot (if you’re among the 80+% of local voters whose ballots haven’t been turned in yet). You have 17 choice to make – including three races for Seattle Port Commission. Five commissioners,… Read More
US ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach will begin fining freight companies today for prolonging shipment of containers to reduce port backlogs. Ocean carriers will be charged $100 per container, with the fines increasing in $100 increments daily, per container, depending on whether it will be moved by truck or rail. Ships currently must… Read More
The recent marine emergency of the Zim Kingston cargo ship and its containers lost at sea has become another example of the continuing challenges facing the international supply chain. At this point, pick your problem: Weather challenges between here and Asia complicating routes and anchorages. Too much cargo arriving too fast at ports. A shortage… Read More
Supply Demand is creating challenges, but Port Houston is working diligently HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting. Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by expressing his appreciation for all “the people working together to keep the cargo moving.” Chairman Campo acknowledged the… Read More
New Orleans, Louisiana 2021-10-29 09:50:07 – New Orleans ports are stepping up efforts to seduce new businesses as major ports suffer from congestion due to the global supply chain crisis. Ports in Los Angeles, California and Long Beach have been hit particularly hard by bottlenecks. Approximately 40% of all marine containers entering the United States… Read More
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Major ports across the country are dealing with delays and shortages, but that is not the case for South Carolina Ports Authority. SC Ports has seen record volume since March. Infrastructure helps SC Ports keep up with record volume “The Hugh Leatherman Terminal, we just opened in the spring, and it… Read More
The Army Corps of Engineers will complete its dredging of Jacksonville harbor in June 2022, more than three years ahead of what had been expected. Jaxport CEO Eric Green told the port’s board of directors on Monday morning that the $484-million project to deepen the St. Johns River to 47 feet will finish by the… Read More