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As the money to build a major seaport in Jasper County continues to trickle in, some local officials who are pushing for the project say they’re being forced into a game of economic development hardball: Complain about the lack of progress and other vital projects might not get funded. “We have received veiled messages from… Read More
First phase of Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal at Port of Charleston set to open in March The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) this week adopted a $319 million capital spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The SCPA’s board of directors on Wednesday also approved a fiscal year 2021 plan that projects the handling of… Read More
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) selected new officers with the election of Darryl D. Berger as Chairman, William H. Langenstein, III, as Vice Chairman and Charles H. Ponstein as Secretary-Treasurer during the June 25 monthly Board meeting. Port Commissioners also serve as Directors of the New Orleans Public… Read More
The state of Alabama and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have entered into a Project Partnership Agreement to deepen and widen the Port of Mobile to 50 feet by late 2024 or early 2025. Army Col. Sebastien P. Joly, Commander of the USACE’s Mobile District, and John C. Driscoll, director and CEO of… Read More
Darryl Berger has been elected chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans, which chose new officers on Thursday for the next fiscal year. In addition, William Langenstein III was elected vice chairman, while Charles Ponstein was appointed secretary-treasurer during the monthly board meeting. Port commissioners also serve as directors of… Read More
Barb Wilson has joined the Port of Seattle as the Chief of Staff for its five-member elected body, the Port of Seattle Commission. Wilson brings 25 years of experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in Seattle. “We are thrilled that Barb Wilson will be joining the Port of Seattle as commission chief of… Read More
Standing for Social Justice, Economic Equality, Community Partnerships HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met in virtual session Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting. Port Chairman Ric Campo opened his remarks by declaring that events surrounding the pandemic and social injustice were a “wake up call,” and committed Port Houston to… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has received a permit application from the state of New Hampshire, PDA Port Authority for maintenance dredging of Rye Harbor. The proposed work involves dredging within the designated setback area of the Corps’ Civil Works project known as the Rye Harbor Federal Navigation Project (FNP) and… Read More
New Global Export Hub to Support Braskem’s U.S. Polypropylene Production Facilities with Packaging, Warehousing and Shipping Services to International Customers Facility to Support Global Exports up to 450 Million Pounds Annually and Complements Braskem’s Existing Network of Global Export Hubs Philadelphia, Pa. & Charleston, S.C. – June 1, 2020 – Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and… Read More
Port of Los Angeles, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), APM Terminals Los Angeles and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Locals 13, 63 and 94 successfully moved 18,465 containers from the MSC Isabella during a single ship call at APM Terminals’ Pier 400 last week. This new all-time world record — equal to 34,263 Twenty-Foot Equivalent… Read More
On Wednesday, the Baltimore City Board of Estimates approved the sale of the first round of tax increment financing (TIF) bonds for the Port Covington development. This round of TIF bonds, which will be sold on the market by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), will result in $148 million for infrastructure at the 235-acre,… Read More
The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee unanimously approved Monday a $75 million allocation for Jaxport to spend on its harbor deepening project. The allocation now advances to City Council for approval. The allocation includes a $35 million grant from the city and a $40 million bridge loan, advancing money that will be paid over two years… Read More
Port of Québec attracts major International Organizations QUÉBEC, June 22, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – The Laurentia Project will become the cornerstone of a new and dynamic global ecosystem for innovation in logistics and maritime transportation technologies with the announcement today by the Québec Port Authority of the signing of memorandums of understanding with seven major… Read More
Container activity at Port Houston, the largest container port on the United States Gulf Coast, continued slowing in May due to the coronavirus outbreak and TEUs were down 16%. Container activity remains up 1% for the year compared to 2019. Port Houston handled a total of 222,250 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May, compared to… Read More
Funding for restoration and improvements to Barbours Cut Container Terminal HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston receives nearly $80 million toward its efforts to restore and improve wharf and yard space at its Barbours Cut Container Terminal. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded $79,472,000 from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program to Port Houston, which was… Read More