We’ll soon know the recommendation regarding a major project that will change the landscape of South Delta. An independent federal review panel is expected to submit its recommendation this month on the proposed Terminal 2 project for Roberts Bank, a new three-berth container facility that would be built on a man-made island adjacent to the… Read More
Cheryl Creuzot will be the first African-American woman to serve on the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, according to a news release from the city of Houston. Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston City Council voted Wednesday to approve the nomination of Creuzot, who is a business and civic leader. She will… Read More
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — This spring, a project to restore more than 100 acres of low-lying ground surrounding the French Broad river in western North Carolina will commence. Conversationists say the effort will help boost the population of the large native fish, the muskie. Scott Loftis, habitat conservation biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission,… Read More
Florida ports handle nearly $10 billion worth of Chinese imports annually, most of it passing through ports in Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa. Business could become rather unusual at Florida’s 15 international seaports if the coronavirus continues its spread from its epicenter in China. In the past week, the COVID-19 outbreak hit Florida and… Read More
Some 40 vessels supposed to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles until April are no longer pushing through due to the novel coronavirus outbreak LOS ANGELES, USA – The Port of Los Angeles, the biggest in the United States, has been significantly impacted by the new coronavirus outbreak and is forecasting a 15% to… Read More
During the first quarter of 2020, cargo volumes at many U.S. ports are expected to go down by 20 percent or more compared to 2019 due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, according to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). The drop is ascribed to longer than usual Lunar New Year shutdowns of… Read More
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