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Pollution cleanup, capping completed in Twin Ports harbor slip

MD, United States

The site near the Duluth Port Authority is another in the long line of efforts to clean up a toxic legacy left in the Twin Ports harbor. Another checkmark has been added in the long process of cleaning up and capping contaminants in the Twin Ports harbor with the completion of a sediment cleanup project… Read More

Dredge of port finished

FL, United States

A dredging project that came in over $1 million under budget is part of “a renaissance” at the Port of Fernandina that management there hopes will allow the port to grow its business. Chris Ragucci,… Source: fbnewsleader

Port of Greater Baton Rouge could be home to $9.2 billion renewable fuel complex

United States

Grön Fuels LLC, a portfolio company of Fidelis Infrastructure is studying the feasibility of a renewable fuel complex at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. With expansions and associated projects, the complex could involve up to $9.2 billion of total investment over several phases. A final investment decision is expected in 2021, which will determine… Read More

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Port of Rotterdam partners with Awake.AI to enable smart ships to make port calls

Netherlands

The Port of Rotterdam has partnered with Awake.AI to enable smart ships to make port calls, taking a step toward its goal to become the smartest port in the world. Awake.AI, which specialises in AI and machine learning, has helped the port to create a digital port and ship platform with digital handshakes between ships… Read More

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Port commission could pave way for new clean energy plant at Tuesday meeting

LA, United States

PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) – The Port of Greater Baton Rouge Commission could pave the way for a Houston-based company to build a new clean energy plant on the banks of the Mississippi River. Though not a done deal, the commission could agree to lease the land to Gron Fuels at its meeting Tuesday night… Read More

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How the port authority’s work is creating jobs for British Columbians

Canada

Not long after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, our nation experienced economic turbulence and employment loss. And although these substantial challenges can’t be overcome overnight, many organizations are working towards economic recovery behind the scenes. The Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port, is part of a massive supply chain system that includes road and rail infrastructure,… Read More

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South Carolina Port CEO Newsome Delivers Optimistic State Of The Port Address

SC, United States

This year, Jim Newsome, CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), formally delivered his 12th State of the Port Address — to an empty boardroom. On Oct. 28, participants could attend the first live broadcast of the speech which featured Newsome’s summary of the year’s events, projections for the future, and key speakers commenting… Read More

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Port of Los Angeles Awards Funding for Community Improvement Programs

CA, United States

The Los Angeles Harbor Commission Thursday awarded more than $209,000 to organizations for environmentally focused projects intended to benefit Wilmington and San Pedro. “The grants awarded this year are going to an impressive group of organizations with a strong commitment to making an immediate and real impact on the health and sustainability of our port… Read More

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SC Ports sees strong October volumes, ongoing recovery

SC, United States

CHARLESTON, SC — NOV. 9, 2020 — South Carolina Ports’ October volumes show an ongoing recovery and strength in containers, vehicles and inland ports. “Our business continues to rebound with better-than-expected volumes in the container and vehicle segments, as well as with a record October at our inland ports,” SC Ports President and CEO Jim… Read More

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Port of Houston Adds Two Tenants Totaling 505K SF

TX, United States

Two new tenants will be joining the Underwood Port Logistics Center and Bayport North Logistics Center I, absorbing more than half a million square feet of industrial space in Houston’s Southeast submarket. A global e-commerce provider signed a lease for 402,648 square feet at Underwood Port Logistics Center in Deer Park. Meanwhile, Frederick Trucking secured… Read More

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SC Ports welcomes 7 new cranes as Leatherman Terminal nears opening

SC, United States

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) received three new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and four hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes on 3 November at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston. The arrival of new cargo-handling equipment on the site is said to be a huge milestone for SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal, which is on schedule to… Read More

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JAXPORT Reports Down Year due to Pandemic While Investments Proceed

FL, United States

The Jacksonville Port Authority highlighted what they termed an overall steady performance for the port’s fiscal year ended September 30 despite the strong impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy. The port highlighted that it is proceeding with its long-term strategy, including upgrade projects, despite the declines experienced during the year. After a… Read More

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Odgers Berndtson Recruits Stephen Edwards as Next Leader of the Virginia Port Authority

VA, United States

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Odgers Berndtson, a leading global executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of Stephen Edwards as the next leader of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) succeeding John F. Reinhart who for the last seven years has led the VPA as its CEO and Executive Director. When… Read More

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