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PortMiami is still awaiting results of a $3 million study begun by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 2018 to evaluate widening and deepening the harbor. Results are now expected in September 2022, one year after the final completion date previously set for September this year. The Army Corps team doing the study requested… Read More
Baltimore, MD — This summer the expansion of the Howard Tunnel in Baltimore took another important step forward when it received its final environmental approval, paving the way for construction to begin later this year. The project will revamp the 126-year-old tunnel to allow room for trains with double-stacked containers traveling to and from the… Read More
Port commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract with a locally based dredging company to begin work on an extensive, multi-phase project to expand the Houston Ship Channel, delaying the start by three months so the company can bring in a less-polluting dredge and retrofit other equipment to reduce harmful air emissions. The agreements in the… Read More
The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a policy document to help the Port identify future projects and initiatives to improve health through cleaner air for all who live, work, and play on and around San Diego Bay while also supporting efficient and modern maritime operations. The Maritime Clean Air Strategy… Read More
The Biden administration is working with private companies, port officials and unions to keep the Port of Los Angeles running 24/7 in order to reduce the backlog of cargo ships floating in the Pacific, according to administration officials. Why it matters: With the International Monetary Fund citing supply chain problems as a major factor in… Read More
A $95 million contract awarded to begin Houston Ship Channel dredging HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met today in a special meeting to consider the first dredge contract for Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel billion-dollar expansion and deepening program. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC was awarded up… Read More
Oct. 10—The question is becoming familiar to Joe Cappel, vice president of business development for the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority: how is a worldwide backlog of containerized cargo affecting Toledo’s port? His typical immediate answer is “not really” because Toledo’s docks rarely handle containerized cargo. But Mr. Cappel said the problems at mega-ports like Los… Read More
Dive Brief: Import volumes at major East Coast ports continue to climb following a surge in demand last year, according to data from each port. Persistent congestion at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has drawn further interest in the East Coast, as importers look to mitigate shipping delays. The Ports of New… Read More
RAYMONDVILLE, TEXAS – Willacy County Judge Aurelio ‘Keter’ Guerra says deepening Port Mansfield’s ship channel to allow for ocean-going barge traffic can be a “game changer” for his county’s economic fortunes. Guerra made the comment during a roundtable discussion at the offices of Willacy County Navigation District (WCND), which operates the port. WCND Port Director… Read More
Ports throughout the U.S. have extremely critical infrastructure needs, and port officials in numerous states are readying projects for launch. America’s ports are in desperate need of modernization, expansion, upgrades, and repairs if they are to remain viable. Because of the economic contributions that ports provide to the U.S. economy, officials cannot ignore or defer… Read More
Chairman credits the Port’s People and Partners for Historic Success HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Thursday, Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo delivered the 2021 State of the Port address to a sold-out audience, which observed COVID-19 protocols at the Greater Houston Partnership’s first in-person event since the start of the pandemic. “The state of the Port is amazing,”… Read More
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy weighed in on the Port of New Orleans’ controversial expansion plans on Thursday, voicing concern for the issues raised by St. Bernard Parish residents who oppose the building of a container port in Violet but stopping short of backing their cause. Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, was one of the few Republicans to… Read More
By 2023, 230 acres of container space will be added, increasing capacity at one of the nation’s busiest ports. The Georgia Ports Authority Board approved more than $34 million to help expedite an additional 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in capacity at the Port of Savannah that will begin coming online in December…. Read More
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – You may have been surprised to see bare shelves and product shortages in supermarkets, retail stores and even restaurants in recent weeks. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a global supply chain problem. As of Sunday, an estimated 500,000 shipping containers were sitting on cargo ships off the Southern California coast. Ports… Read More
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – Port of Corpus Christi Chief Executive Officer Sean Strawbridge has been elected to a seat on the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Board of Directors, providing a continued voice for Texas ports and the Coastal Bend region within this prestigious organization. The 11-member Board of Directors governs the AAPA and… Read More