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Ports of Indiana reports that Ian Hirt has resigned after four years as port director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, effective May 3, 2021, to return to the private sector. The Ports of Indiana executive leadership team has commenced plans to hire a new port director and the job description is now listed on the… Read More
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi ended 2020 with record tonnage, mainly attributable to a 65 percent increase in crude oil shipments from 2019. The Port set a new annual tonnage record of 159.7 million tons, a 31 percent increase over 2019, as well as a new monthly record of 15.9… Read More
CHARLESTON — The South Carolina Ports Authority finished 2020 with its strongest December on record, noting impressive volumes with containers, vehicles and inland ports. S.C. Ports handled 209,606 24-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in December, up 11.6% year-over-year. S.C. Ports has handled more than 1.2 million TEUs… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — This week, business development director Linda Prudhomme was recognized during January’s regular commission meeting, honoring her for the over 19 years of service to the Port of South Louisiana and celebrating the legacy of hard work and dedication she leaves behind as she retires. NOPD command restructure following retirement of Captain James… Read More
Total 2020 POLA volume—at 9,213,395 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were down 1.33%, or 124,236 TEU, annually, and over at POLB, 2020 turned in its highest-volume year ever, coming in at 8,113,315 TEU, for a 6.3% annual increase. By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor · January 21, 2021 Amid generationally challenging market conditions, specifically over the first… Read More
For the past half-century, boaters who wanted access to the Pacific Ocean through Huntington Harbour have had to pass through a Navy base in Seal Beach, but on Thursday, they will have their own dedicated lane. A new civilian boating channel from Huntington Harbour to the Anaheim Bay has opened to the public, Naval Weapons… Read More
Harbors at North Carolina’s ports may now be maintained year-round under a new agreement between the state and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management recently approved the Corps’ request to eliminate the seasonal dredging window at the ports in Morehead City and Wilmington. The Corps may clear the… Read More
The Port of Houston today received notification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it was awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. That project was authorized in the Water Resources and Development Act of 2020 as… Read More
A DredgeWire exclusive, by DredgeWire correspondent Carrie Gentile The Houston Ship Channel expansion, called Project 11, will widen and deepen the nation’s busiest waterway under an accelerated timeline set to begin this year. The multi-year, multi-agency effort to widen the federal waterway is priced just under $1 billion. It will stretch the ship channel by… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A blueprint for the growth and development of Port Houston over the next 20 years has been presented to the Port Commission to provide a decision-making framework for policies, strategies, initiatives, investments, and actions. “The Port Houston 2040 Plan is perhaps more important than ever as we look to how Port Houston can be… Read More
The Port of Houston yesterday received notification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it has been awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. The project was authorized in the Water Resources and Development Act of 2020…. Read More
The Port of Seattle Commission has elected Fred Felleman Commission President for 2021. Commissioner Ryan Calkins will serve as Commission Vice-President, with Commissioner Sam Cho serving as Commission Secretary for a second term. “I’m thankful for the confidence of my colleagues and—in particular—the leadership of Commissioner Steinbrueck.” said Fred Felleman, Commission President. “This has been… Read More
Port officials report strong finish to 2020 despite challenging trade environment and pandemic. East Coast ports finished the year on a high note despite a challenging trade environment and the Covid-19 pandemic, port officials in Virginia and South Carolina said this week. The Port of Virginia set a record for December volume, processing more than 260,000… Read More
Port Houston’s annual container activity rose in December which pushed the volume of cargo close to matching the level set in 2019 which was a record year, according to a statement released by the port. “We are proud to keep the supply chain moving and help move goods to consumers. People need the items that… Read More
In spite of worldwide supply chain challenges, the Port of Charleston wrapped up 2020 with its strongest December in history, S.C. Ports Authority said in a news release. The largest increase was in vehicle volumes, which were up 29.2% from last year. The total of 21,228 vehicles moved across the docks of the Columbus Street Terminal in… Read More