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The U.S. Justice Department filed a legal claim on Wednesday against the owner and operator of the container ship that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge last March, killing six workers and paralyzing the Port of Baltimore for weeks. The lawsuit asserts that the companies’ actions leading up to the catastrophe were “outrageous, grossly negligent,… Read More
India’s nascent shipbuilding industry is poised for significant growth, attracting interest from major economies like Japan and South Korea. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal revealed that these countries are exploring opportunities to invest in India’s shipbuilding sector. Potential collaborations could include direct investments, joint ventures, and technology sharing, reflecting the global… Read More
The Port of Seattle has confirmed that system outages in August were caused by a ransomware cyberattack by hacker group Rhysida. The attack on August 24 took down the port’s systems for its maritime operations and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, delaying flight check-ins at the airport and causing scores of travelers to miss their flights. In an update sent out… Read More
U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) announced $1.5 million in federal funding for the Town of Brookhaven for improvement projects at Port Jefferson Harbor. The funds will support projects that protect against erosion and storm surges in the Port Jefferson Marina. Port Jefferson Harbor is an economic hub for the Town of Brookhaven. The Port Jefferson… Read More
LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden does not intend to invoke a federal law to prevent a port strike on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico if dockworkers fail to secure a new labor contract by an Oct. 1 deadline, an administration official said on Tuesday. The International Longshoremen’s Association, negotiating on behalf of workers at… Read More
WASHINGTON—Chinese cargo cranes used at U.S. seaports around the country have embedded technology that could allow Beijing to covertly gain access to the machines, making them vulnerable to espionage and disruption, according to a yearlong congressional investigation. The probe, conducted jointly by the Republican majorities of the House Homeland Security Committee and Select Committee on… Read More
ILWU has pledged to support ILA in contract fight Could a work stoppage by East Coast longshoremen spread to West Coast ports? That’s the nontrivial question facing shipping lines, terminal operators and the country at large as U.S. East and Gulf Coast port employers nervously wait out an Oct. 1 strike deadline set by the… Read More
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a study on US port emissions screening for berthed vessels, highlighting the importance of prioritizing port electrification. As informed, ICCT used the SAVE model, accompanied by AIS data, to estimate NOX, SOX, PM10, and CO2 emissions from ships berthing in 129 U.S. ports in 2019. In the… Read More
Nearly three weeks after identifying unauthorized activity on its network, the Port of Seattle continues to recover from a suspected cyberattack that impacted various operations. The travel experience at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is now “normal,” the airport announced Wednesday, with all flight and baggage information showing up on digital screens. However, the airport and Port’s websites are… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has set port condition normal as of 6 p.m., Thursday, following waterway assessments and coordination with federal, state, and local partners. Vessel movement and cargo operations are authorized within the COTP New Orleans Zone. The following waterway restrictions remain in effect: The… Read More
The Port of Seattle issued the following statement on the cyberattack impacting its systems SEATTLE — Sept. 13, 2024 — On August 24, 2024, the Port of Seattle identified system outages consistent with a cyberattack. It was a fast-moving situation, and Port staff worked to quickly isolate critical systems. Since that time, Port staff have… Read More
In the days after the cargo ship Dali toppled Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the financial toll on the city was incalculable and overwhelming. All water traffic to and from the city’s bustling port was halted, disrupting the shipments that typically come and go via trucks and trains. Baltimore’s emergency officials were occupied with complicated rescue and recovery… Read More
As a possible strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association looms over U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, here are five port strikes from around the globe that have made history. 1. West Coast Longshore Strike (1934) The West Coast Longshore Strike (also known by several other names) began on May 9, 1934, and involved longshore workers on… Read More
NRF vice president for supply chain and customs policy Jonathan Gold believes this is a “critical time” as retailers prepare for the all-important holiday season, and every port in the country needs to be working at full capacity. “Many retailers have brought cargo in early and shifted to alternate ports as a precaution, but it… Read More
Imports of U.S. container cargo in August jumped 12.9% from a year ago as a summer volume surge delayed cargo at major ports and anxiety builds over a threatened longshore worker strike on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico on Oct. 1, trade data provider Descartes Systems Group said on Tuesday. U.S. seaports processed… Read More