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SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP — Lake Erie’s high water levels and lack of ice coverage continue to cause significant erosion along the shoreline and has prompted Saybrook Township Park officials to hire an engineering firm to study the damage. The constant pounding of waves has eaten away boulders placed along the shoreline 20 years ago for erosion… Read More
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposal to make the Connecticut Port Authority more transparent and accountable. The General Assembly’s Transportation Committee has scheduled a public hearing Monday on the Democrat’s proposal, which empowers him to appoint the authority’s board chair. The bill also… Read More
The Port of Seattle, Washington is calling for the enactment of a statewide clean fuels standard mandating the use of renewable diesel, arguing that it would reduce carbon emissions and lower the procurement cost for the fuel. California and Oregon have already implemented clean fuel standards, and the Port of Seattle pointed to its southern… Read More
CHARLESTON — The International Port of Coos Bay held a meeting at the Charleston Marina on Thursday morning to discuss construction plans for a new ice plant. The discussion comes in response to the Dec. 20, 2019 equipment failure that caused the Charleston Ice House to burn down. At the meeting the port announced that… Read More
Phillips 66 and Trafigura Group have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Bluewater Texas Terminal, to develop an offshore deepwater port project located approximately 21 nautical miles east of the entrance to the Port of Corpus Christi. As informed, the proposed project, to be constructed by Phillips 66, will consist of up to two single point… Read More
MARINETTE, Wis. (WBAY) — A harbor Assistance Program grant worth $29 million has been awarded to the Port of Marinette. Gov. Evers’ office announced the grant on Tuesday, saying it will be used for “improvements needed at the Port of Marinette to allow for the production of the next generation of navy ships.” In addition,… Read More
In the Virginia Maritime Association’s 100th year, Ashley McLeod has a wish for inland businesses to recognize the impact of the Port of Virginia on the entire state. “One in 10 jobs in Virginia is related to maritime supply chains,” says McLeod, the association’s vice president for communications and marketing. “We want to be there… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and Trafigura Group Pte. Ltd announce they have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Bluewater Texas Terminal LLC (“Bluewater Texas”), to develop an offshore deepwater port project located approximately 21 nautical miles east of the entrance to the Port of Corpus Christi. The proposed project, to be constructed by Phillips 66,… Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants the state to spend $40 million to develop a river port in Cairo, where the Mississippi and Ohio rivers meet. Senate President Don Harmon filed the capital bill proposal last week as a formality on Pritzker’s behalf. The measure would spend $110 million for statewide public… Read More
Leadership from the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) and private partner SSA Marine were joined by U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administrator Rear Adm. Mark Buzby this past November for a groundbreaking ceremony heralding a $238.7 million international container terminal at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal. The project will expand and upgrade the facility with completion… Read More
There is a lot of activity going on in session this year. It seems more issues are being moved forward earlier in this year’s session than last year. My land conveyance bill from the state to the Heartland Port Authority which is Cole County, Callaway County and Jefferson City, has now passed the House and… Read More
WaterLog February 25 Source: waterlog.net
The Permanent International Association of Navigational Congresses (Pianc) said climate change poses a serious threat that could affect waterborne transport infrastructure. Pianc said climate change represents a significant risk to business, operations, safety and infrastructure that could create impact on local, national and global economies. The waterborne transport infrastructure would be adversely affected, and so,… Read More
The Maryland Port Administration has been awarded $1.5 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help move forward with a project that will enable the Port of Baltimore to handle multiple big ships simultaneously. The money will fund a new study to assess potential navigation improvements, like deepening or widening, for channels serving… Read More
South Carolina set a record for total export sales for the 10th year in a row last year, with the state’s exporters selling $41.5 billion in products to 198 countries over the course of 2019. The sales figure is a 19.7% increase over 2018 and ranks 11th among all states. Texas had the most export… Read More