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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Construction of SC Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal says it’s progressing toward a March 2021 opening. The Leatherman Terminal is expected to add more capacity and big-ship capabilities to South Carolina. “Everybody understands how much value this will add to South Carolina. This is a true team effort, and you can… Read More
The CMA CGM Brazil, a 15,000 TEU container vessel spanning 1,200 ft. in length, sailed into Charleston’s harbor Sept. 20. The ship — the largest to ever visit the East Coast, and Charleston harbor — was able to enter Charleston’s harbor due to its maintained and deepened channels. In September, the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) plans for a fourth container terminal have been halted by a government request for more information. As he considers the project’s impact, Canadian minister of environment and climate change Jonathan Wilkinson has called for further consultation with groups whose land is adjacent to the site. The port authority is planning… Read More
Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels has appointed Ricardo D. Charlton, BSME, FSO, as the port’s new Director of Operations. “Ricardo is an outstanding addition and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with him,” said Daniels. “His skill set spans all aspects of port operations, and we are excited that he… Read More
It’s longer, wider and taller. And with the new, cable-stayed bridge poised to open for business at the Port of Long Beach on Monday, Oct. 5, those expanded dimensions will translate to more jobs for the region and an economic boost for both Southern California and the nation as a whole, port officials say. The… Read More