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By Stuart Chirls In a case of terminal superlatives, the world’s largest asset manager could back a bid by the world’s biggest container line to buy the busiest container terminal at the top U.S. East Coast port. BlackRock, the New York-based investment manager, could partner with Mediterranean Shipping Co. to purchase Maher Terminals, which handles… Read More
Panama’s president Jose Raul Mulino on Wednesday rejected China’s threat to make the Central American country pay a ‘heavy price’ after a Hong Kong company was evicted from two ports on the Panama Canal. Writing on X, Mulino ‘strongly’ rejected the threat from the Beijing office overseeing affairs in semi-autonomous Hong Kong, which came after… Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners approved the nomination of Kathryn Garcia to serve as the agency’s next executive director. As executive director, Garcia will lead day-to-day operations across the Port Authority’s air, rail, bridge, tunnel, and seaport operations and will deliver the recently approved 10-year Port Authority $45 billion capital plan…. Read More
By Alan Bosworth The Port of Virginia has increased its operational capacity to allow for the simultaneous handling of four ultra-large container vessels. This expansion follows the introduction of four new Suez-class ship-to-shore container cranes at Norfolk International Terminals in late January. There are now 29 ship-to-shore cranes located on deep water across the port… Read More
There is currently an active dredging operation underway at the entrance of Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale Beach. This is part of Broward County’s long-planned Sand Bypass Project, which officially began in October 2025. The project aims to address decades of beach erosion by restoring the natural flow of sand that has been disrupted by… Read More
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) joined the Port of Benton, Port of Pasco and Port of Walla Walla in signing an interlocal agreement to develop an Inland Logistics Hub in the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington. This partnership establishes a framework for joint efforts to enhance international trade, expand cargo movement and strengthen Washington state’s… Read More
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG – A recent court ruling giving the United States a win over China in a tussle for control of the strategic Panama Canal threatens to throw a wrench in the stabilisation of fragile ties between the two major powers – and Beijing might have limited options to regain the upper hand. Panama’s Supreme Court on Jan 29… Read More
Canada Approves Construction of an Arctic Mineral Port with a Railway on Baffin Island- At a time when Canada is prioritizing development of Arctic infrastructure, a new port and railway project in Baffin Island has received construction approval. The Steensby Railway project is a critical component of production expansion at the Mary River iron ore… Read More
The Port of Baltimore handled a record 2,223 cargo vessel calls in 2025, marking a 21 percent surge over 2024 and capping a dramatic rebound just over a year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse paralyzed one of the East Coast’s most vital trade hubs. Market and operational impact The port’s rapid recovery follows… Read More
The Port of Virginia® is continuing to modernize and expand its operation and recently debuted additional capacity to safely handle simultaneous calls of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). In late January, the port put four new, all-electric, Suez-class ship-to-shore container cranes into service at Norfolk International Terminals (NIT). With the expanded crane fleet at NIT, the… Read More
By Brian Taylor, Senior Editor The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) has designated several of its member entities to form a partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. (GLS) to undertake a market analysis aimed at expanding cargo movement between the Great Lakes and the inland waterways system. AGLPA members who will… Read More
Jan. 29, 2026 – Maritime and cruise industry veteran Christopher Chase has been named Director of Cargo Marketing at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest port. In his new role, Chase is responsible for managing a team of professionals who promote America’s Port® – North America’s largest trade gateway for container volume, which… Read More
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi Commission named new officers and welcomed two new Commissioners at the January Commission meeting. The group returned to the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center following a year of extensive renovations and upgrades to the venue. Commissioner Gabe Guerra was named Chairman of the Port Commission,… Read More
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 28, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Justin Berton to serve as its new Director of Communications, effective January 28, 2026. Berton will serve as the agency’s lead communications strategist and primary media liaison for the seaport, airport, commercial real estate, and utility holdings. “We’re thrilled to add… Read More
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners Thursday approved $1.85 million in grants to support 47 nonprofit organizations in their work to uplift the Harbor Area. Since 2014, the port’s grant program has provided more than $14.5 million to 422 community groups, according to Gene Seroka, executive director of the port. The board described the… Read More