President Donald Trump’s trade war polices may be in flux, with the U.S.-China tariff deal last week changing things radically. But there is unlikely to be a “deluge” of cargo coming from China to the U.S. And there will most likely be “lower inventory across a variety of retail sectors” in the run-up to the… Read More
Executives of premier diversified port operator and supply chain logistics provider Ports America are eyeing significant opportunities at and around U.S. Gulf ports, including for refrigerated goods and for commerce with nearby countries. “In general, we are seeing major opportunities for reefer cargo and nearshoring efforts,” according to comments provided the American Journal of Transportation, attributable… Read More
Port Houston had a strong April in terms of containers, handling 387,478 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across its public terminals, a double-digit increase of 20% compared to last year. April’s gains set a new record for April container volumes at Port Houston, and follow a record-setting March as well. Year-to-date volumes are 1,456,173 TEUs through… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles handled 842,806 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April 2025, marking a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year and securing its position as the third-best April on record behind 2021 and 2022. The port’s year-to-date performance shows total container volume of 3,346,853 TEUs, up 6.2% compared to the same period in 2024…. Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the extension of its Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program (PICGIP) until July 2027, continuing its efforts to boost containerized cargo movement through Pennsylvania ports. The program, which provides up to $1 million annually to participating ocean carriers, offers $25 per new container unit for carriers establishing new… Read More
The City of SeaTac this week formally submitted an offer to purchase North SeaTac Park from the Port of Seattle, a significant move aimed at securing the park’s long-term future as a community asset. The announcement was made during the May 13, 2025 City Council meeting, following a commitment unveiled at SeaTac’s inaugural State of… Read More
Despite the recent agreement between the U.S. and China to pause the tariff war, shipping companies remain uncertain about the path ahead. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Importers and exporters breathe sighs of relief President Trump’s April 10 delay of his expansive new tariff regime and exhaled even more this week when the U.S. and China paused… Read More
It is still too early to gauge the impacts of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs on imported goods on the Port of Baltimore, despite other ports experiencing changes. But that impact is coming, local experts say. “We expect to see impacts with our container business, especially from China,” Richard Scher, director of communications for the… Read More
WASHINGTON – About a third of everything the U.S. imports or exports in container ships comes through California, according to the Port of Los Angeles but less cargo, especially from China, is coming in recently because of tariffs. “Far fewer ships reaching LA ports,” Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said. “Long Beach, Port Hueneme are telling… Read More
The Port of Brunswick received key funding Thursday toward dredging of its harbor, a project needed for the Georgia Ports Authority to increase efficiency at its Roll on/Roll off port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers included $35.3 million in its annual fiscal year work plan for the Port of Brunswick, according to a release from… Read More
Thank you to Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Ashley Moody, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, and Congressman Jimmy Patronis for meeting with Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), Crowley, and TOTE Maritime this week to discuss the benefits of bringing more manufacturing to the island and the continued growth of the domestic maritime industry in Puerto Rico. Returning manufacturing back… Read More
Monday’s reprieve in the U.S.-China trade wars did little to calm West Coast waters. President Donald Trump gave West Coast ports a brief reprieve Monday when he agreed to temporarily pull back from sky-high tariffs on imported goods from China — but the industry remains in choppy waters. “This is still a crisis,” Long Beach… Read More
RICHMOND, Va. — On Monday, May 12, China and the U.S. agreed to end their recent tariff battle temporarily and restart stalled trade between the two countries. However, even with the pause in place, tariffs are left higher than before due to President Donald Trump previously raising them in April, according to the Associated Press (AP). The… Read More
The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction with the Trump administration lowering import taxes on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% on Wednesday. Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source