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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Port Authority airports are among the hardest hit in the country for air service reductions, according to Airlines for America’s industry statistics. Is the Port Authority slowly recovering from the revenue-crippling traffic and passenger downturns that the coronavirus inflicted on its bridges and tunnels, airports and PATH rail system? The results vary by the facility,… Read More
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Funding would pay for infrastructure improvements near San Pedro’s waterfront area. LOS ANGELES—Anglers and boaters don’t have much of a choice but to interact with the intersection of Harbor Boulevard/Front Street and the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro. This is the intersection one would have to cross to visit the planned LA Waterfront or… Read More
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Baba, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to shift all port operations from Lagos to Port Harcourt to save the country’s economy. Baba, who represented Katahum federal constituency in Bauchi State in the fourth assembly, said not doing so would allow what he termed ‘evil… Read More
Port Manatee is described in this promotional video published by Manatee County Government in 2017 as Southwest Florida’s premier deepwater seaport located at the entrance to Tampa Bay. It adds more than $2.3 billion annually in local economic imp By McClatchy Port Manatee’s flourishing role as a powerful economic engine for Manatee County and beyond… Read More
WILMINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking the state’s permission to eliminate the regulatory window that limits when it can dredge near the Port of Wilmington. If approved, the state could allow the Army Corps to oversee hopper dredge and bed-leveling activities year-round at both the Port of Wilmington and Morehead City…. Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Port of Los Angeles a $9.88 million Port Infrastructure Development Program grant as part of $220 million in discretionary grant funding to improve port facilities in 15 states and territories through the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. The Port of Los Angeles said the funding…… Read More