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JAXPORT’s Board of Directors re-elects Shelton as Chair, selects new officers

FL, United States

During the October 5 meeting of the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Board of Directors, the Board unanimously re-elected Jacksonville business executive and civic leader Jamie Shelton as Chairman. Shelton has served as JAXPORT Chairman since March 2020, following former Chairman John Baker’s appointment to the Jacksonville Electric Authority Board. Shelton is President of bestbet Jacksonville…. Read More

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Kerrick Henny Joins Port Houston Leadership Team

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 6, 2020– Port Houston’s Executive Director, Roger Guenther, has officially announced Kerrick Henny as the new Chief Government & Public Relations Officer. In this newly-created role, Henny reports directly to the Executive Director. Henny has responsibility for all government relations, media, and communications strategies and activities. This press release features multimedia. View the… Read More

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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal progresses toward opening in March 2021

SC, United States

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Construction of SC Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal says it’s progressing toward a March 2021 opening. The Leatherman Terminal is expected to add more capacity and big-ship capabilities to South Carolina. “Everybody understands how much value this will add to South Carolina. This is a true team effort, and you can… Read More

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Charleston, S.C., to Soon Have Deepest Harbor on East Coast

SC, United States

The CMA CGM Brazil, a 15,000 TEU container vessel spanning 1,200 ft. in length, sailed into Charleston’s harbor Sept. 20. The ship — the largest to ever visit the East Coast, and Charleston harbor — was able to enter Charleston’s harbor due to its maintained and deepened channels. In September, the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More

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Terminal operator and port authority clash over expansion for Vancouver

Canada

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) plans for a fourth container terminal have been halted by a government request for more information. As he considers the project’s impact, Canadian minister of environment and climate change Jonathan Wilkinson has called for further consultation with groups whose land is adjacent to the site. The port authority is planning… Read More

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Ricardo Carlton is new Port Everglades Director of Operations

FL, United States

Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels has appointed Ricardo D. Charlton, BSME, FSO, as the port’s new Director of Operations. “Ricardo is an outstanding addition and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with him,” said Daniels. “His skill set spans all aspects of port operations, and we are excited that he… Read More

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New Port of Long Beach bridge to generate jobs, boost economy

CA, United States

It’s longer, wider and taller. And with the new, cable-stayed bridge poised to open for business at the Port of Long Beach on Monday, Oct. 5, those expanded dimensions will translate to more jobs for the region and an economic boost for both Southern California and the nation as a whole, port officials say. The… Read More

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Port of Baltimore moves ahead with two key projects despite budget cuts

MD, United States

Two capital projects critical to the long-term growth of the Port of Baltimore continue to move forward amid a slew of proposed cuts across the Maryland Department of Transportation’s business units due to the coronavirus pandemic. Overall, the Department of Transportations plans to reduce capital spending by $1.9 billion during fiscal years 2021-2026 because of… Read More

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Port of Virginia CEO says terminals set record in September, expects October to perform well, too

VA, United States

NORFOLK — The CEO and director of the Port of Virginia isn’t retiring until March, but he was lauded Thursday at an annual State of the Port event as if it were his last day. John Reinhart, who was hired in 2014 to turn around a financially troubled port system that had toyed with privatization,… Read More

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South Carolina Ports Authority: Covering Up Environmental Pollution?

SC, United States

Last week, this news outlet provided our readers with another depressing update on the extent to which the abysmally managed South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) continues to squander one of the Palmetto State’s few competitive advantages – its deepwater maritime assets. Once the dominant seaport on the east coast, Charleston, S.C. has seen its border… Read More

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Army Corps of Engineers wants to eliminate ‘window’ for state port dredging

NC, United States

WILMINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed eliminating the “window” in which hopper dredging is allowed at the state ports of Morehead City and Wilmington, a move the agency says would increase the availability of dredge boats and ensure the work can occur year-round, on a timely basis. In its draft environmental… Read More

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JaxPort interested in buying St. Johns River Power Park property from JEA

FL, United States

JaxPort is interested in purchasing all or part of the land where JEA demolished the St. Johns River Power Park on the Northside, bringing a new dimension to JEA’s quest for bringing “once-in-lifetime” development to about 1,200 acres. The large tract of land off New Berlin Road is near the Blount Island terminal owned by… Read More

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More supersized container ships choose Jersey’s port over California

United States

New Jersey and New York ports love big boats and they cannot lie. And by the increased number of ultra-large container ships that came to the port last year, supersized ships might love bringing goods to the port. In 2016, only 34 ultra-large container ships came to the Port. That number jumped to 271 of… Read More

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Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority and Corps to sign new Project Cooperation Agreement

TN, United States

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WHAT: The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District will hold a Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Signing Ceremony. The new PCA removes both the Northwest Tennessee Harbor Project federal limit on financial obligations and the 50-year limitation. The PCA signing is the culmination of a… Read More

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Upswing at Ports since drops caused by pandemic

SC, United States

Staff reports | The South Carolina Ports Authority saw some positive cargo trends in August, pointing to a slow but emerging recovery during the ongoing global pandemic. SC Ports handled 208,837 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at the Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in August, down about 10 percent year-over-year, according to a… Read More

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