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A DredgeWire exclusive, by DredgeWire correspondent Carrie Gentile The Houston Ship Channel expansion, called Project 11, will widen and deepen the nation’s busiest waterway under an accelerated timeline set to begin this year. The multi-year, multi-agency effort to widen the federal waterway is priced just under $1 billion. It will stretch the ship channel by… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A blueprint for the growth and development of Port Houston over the next 20 years has been presented to the Port Commission to provide a decision-making framework for policies, strategies, initiatives, investments, and actions. “The Port Houston 2040 Plan is perhaps more important than ever as we look to how Port Houston can be… Read More
The Port of Houston yesterday received notification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it has been awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. The project was authorized in the Water Resources and Development Act of 2020…. Read More
The Port of Seattle Commission has elected Fred Felleman Commission President for 2021. Commissioner Ryan Calkins will serve as Commission Vice-President, with Commissioner Sam Cho serving as Commission Secretary for a second term. “I’m thankful for the confidence of my colleagues and—in particular—the leadership of Commissioner Steinbrueck.” said Fred Felleman, Commission President. “This has been… Read More
Port officials report strong finish to 2020 despite challenging trade environment and pandemic. East Coast ports finished the year on a high note despite a challenging trade environment and the Covid-19 pandemic, port officials in Virginia and South Carolina said this week. The Port of Virginia set a record for December volume, processing more than 260,000… Read More
Port Houston’s annual container activity rose in December which pushed the volume of cargo close to matching the level set in 2019 which was a record year, according to a statement released by the port. “We are proud to keep the supply chain moving and help move goods to consumers. People need the items that… Read More
In spite of worldwide supply chain challenges, the Port of Charleston wrapped up 2020 with its strongest December in history, S.C. Ports Authority said in a news release. The largest increase was in vehicle volumes, which were up 29.2% from last year. The total of 21,228 vehicles moved across the docks of the Columbus Street Terminal in… Read More
Temperature-controlled logistics provider East Coast Warehouse & Distribution has acquired Temp-Distribution of Maryland Inc. East Coast Warehouse said the acquisition, announced Jan. 13, will allow it to leverage its port-based expertise as the company works to enter the Port of Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic market. Temp-Distribution is a temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing provider located outside… Read More
Container transloading capacity expected to jump by 400,000 TEUs annually. A $25 million provincial Port of Prince Rupert project investment will enhance exporters’ competitiveness and opportunities in international trade, the NDP government said Jan. 14. The funding is to support work by the Prince Rupert Port Authority to expand export logistics infrastructure at Ridley Island…. Read More
Bolster by a strong second half of the year with increasing volumes into the year-end holiday season, the Port of Los Angeles reported that it achieved its fourth highest volume year in the port’s history despite the numerous challenges of 2020. Speaking at the annual State of the Port of Los Angeles event, held virtually… Read More
After five years of work, a study of how to protect the Texas Gulf Coast from storms is nearing final approval, and it could result in a slew of some of the longest and most expensive projects in the state’s history. On Oct. 30, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Texas General Land Office… Read More
Reginald McKamie appointed Pilot Board Chair HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harris County Commissioners Court and Houston City Council met in joint session Monday, reappointing Houston businessman Ric Campo to continue to serve as the Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas. Additionally, during the virtual joint session, the governing bodies… Read More
Best December follows top November The South Carolina Ports Authority said “impressive volumes” helped it end 2020 with its strongest December on record. South Carolina Ports handled 209,606 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at the Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in December, a 11.6% year-over-year increase. Loaded imports were up 14.4% year-over-year and loaded… Read More
The U.S.-flagged containerized cargo ship National Glory today became the first ship to transit on the newly MARAD-designated Marine Highway M-10 from Houston to Port Everglades to Puerto Rico. Owned by National Shipping of America (NSA), the vessel picked up containers at Sun Terminals (King Ocean) in Port Everglades for delivery to the Port of… Read More
An unfair labor practice charge has been filed before any containers have been moved at the South Carolina Ports Authority’s new Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal. At issue is a contract clause that basically says all work at a proposed terminal should be done by International Longshoremen’s Association workers. The SCPA argues the soon-to-open Leatherman Terminal… Read More