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Portland awarded $4.1 million federal grant for port improvements

OR, United States

The grant is part of a package of $220 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Port of Portland will receive nearly $4.1 million for upgrades as part of a package of $220 million in federal grants for port improvements from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Portland grant will be… Read More

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GAME CHANGER: Coos Bay port strives to become international shipping giant

OR, United States

COOS BAY, Ore. — Wind howls across the channel — the kind of wind that turns umbrellas inside-out. On the water, the ghost-like outline of a ship, scarcely visible through white fog and driving rain, seems to stand still. It is here the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has proposed the largest project in… Read More

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Port of Oakland sets imports record, sees exports climb

CA, United States

September imports increase 10.6% year-over-year, exports up 5% The Port of Oakland reported that it had achieved its best September ever for import cargo volume. The 93,916 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handily beat a monthly record set in 2019 of 84,901 TEUs. Containerized import volume in September also jumped 10.6% from the same month in… Read More

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America’s Ports

United States

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the award of more than $220 million in discretionary grant funding to improve port facilities in 16 states and territories through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program. “This $220 million in federal grants will improve America’s ports with nearly half… Read More

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Port receives money to finish rail yard project

VA, United States

The Virginia Port Authority will receive more than $20 million to finish its central rail yard expansion project at Norfolk International Terminals. The money builds on previous port investments at its two largest terminals — NIT and Virginia International Gateway — to allow for expansion of on-terminal rail capacity at NIT. Specifically, the $20,184,999 in… Read More

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Port Houston Chairman Delivers State of the Port

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo delivered the State of the Port to the Greater Houston Partnership today. In his address, he said the entire port complex continues to be a strong force for the Houston region, the state, and the nation. “The team at Port Houston has faced the COVID-19 pandemic head-on, and they… Read More

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For third time in 2020, Port of Mobile sets new record for single-vessel export tonnage

AL, United States

The Alabama State Port Authority has set another all-time single-vessel export record by shipping out 146,479 short tons (132,883.5 metric tons) of Alabama metallurgical grade coal from the Port of Mobile’s McDuffie Coal Terminal. The coal was recently loaded onto the Newcastle Max class bulk carrier, NSU WELFARE, which also matches the record for the… Read More

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Dredging begins at Port of Port Angeles Terminal 3

WA, United States

PORT ANGELES — A $1.6 million dredging project began Wednesday at the Port of Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 primary cargo dock. Port Director of Engineering Chris Hartman said the six-week underwater excavation, delayed for two months, will make it easier for captains to sidle their ships up to the pier, which, with dolphins, stretches 445… Read More

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Gulf Stream Marine buys Alabo Street Terminal operations at Port NOLA

United States

Gulf Stream Marine (GSM) has acquired the Alabo Street Terminal operations in the eastern section of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). Gulf Stream Marine (GSM) has acquired the Alabo Street Terminal operations in the eastern section of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). Situated on the Mississippi River near the US Gulf,… Read More

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South Carolina sees uptick in port activity

SC, United States

Influx of cars and cargo could signal better economic times ahead The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) said its September volumes reflect the strongest year-over-year activity since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and show a continued recovery and strength in containers, vehicles and inland moves. The SCPA handled a record-September 195,101 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at… Read More

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Federal $4.1M grant to improve terminal in Port of Portland

ME, United States

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration is awarding $4.1 million to improve the International Marine Terminal in Portland Harbor, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Friday. The grant is being provided to the Maine Port Authority for improvements to the terminal used by companies including L.L. Bean and Sappi, and potato and… Read More

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Louisiana Ports Prepare for Hurricane Delta

LA, United States

As Hurricane Delta approaches the Louisiana coast, the U.S. Coast Guard is implementing plans to secure ports in the storm’s path. The Captain of the Port for Port Arthur has implemented port condition Yankee for Beaumont, Port Arther, Orange and Sabine, Texas, along with the port of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Oceangoing merchant vessels have been… Read More

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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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