PORTLAND – A long-awaited dredging project is underway to keep Portland Harbor clear. A dredging boat will call Portland Harbor home for the next several months, working to clear out more than 40 marine sites along Portland’s waterfront, many of which have been untouched for the past 70 years. “This is meant to be a… Read More
November Cargo Eases Compared to Elevated 2024 Levels LOS ANGELES – The Port of Los Angeles processed 782,249 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in November, a decrease of 12% compared to last year’s elevated cargo levels. With one month left in the year, the Port has handled 9,447,731 TEUs, 1% more than 2024. “Even with all the… Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge—which killed six highway workers and severed a vital transportation artery—stemmed from an improperly installed wire label that triggered cascading electrical failures aboard the containership Dali as it approached the span. The agency’s long-awaited final report, released this week… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
We’ve been around for all the hits. Our look has changed over the decades, but one part of us remains unchanged: the people who live and work at the Port of Los Angeles and San Pedro Bay port complex are critical to the success of this city, state, and nation. We are proud to celebrate… Read More
SOUTHPORT — A project to deepen the Wilmington Harbor by 5 feet — as proposed by the Port of Wilmington — has caused a stir among environmentalists and local residents. While still in its planning stages, one area municipality wants to make sure its shoreline and resident homes are protected. The City of Southport held a… Read More
PORTLAND –– The city of Portland is starting the next phase on a major dredging project next week, with the aim of restoring capacity for vessels that has been lost over the years. “Right now, we’re just trying to claw back the space that we’ve historically had in this waterfront,” said Greg Watson, Portland’s director of housing and economic development. More than $20 million has been… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul and former DSNY commissioner, will become the next executive director of Port Authority, Hochul announced Tuesday. The news comes after Rick Cotton announced his retirement from the role after more than eight years. Garcia, a candidate in the Democratic primary for mayor in 2021, is currently… Read More
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC announced the signing of a commercial commitment with an international shipping company for the provision of LNG bunker fuel in Galveston Bay. The Heads of Agreement covers LNG as a marine fuel to be delivered via Jones Act–compliant LNG bunker vessel beginning in 2029. With this milestone, GLBP reinforces its… Read More
America’s ports are a backbone of the U.S. economy and national defense. They move food, fuel, medical supplies, and military logistics at scale. But modern port operations increasingly depend on networked industrial systems, especially ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, where the line between “equipment” and “information technology” has largely disappeared. A central concern is the dominance of… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — The Alabama Port Authority has begun work on a $100 million plan to modernize the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal. The multi-year, multi-phase program includes warehouse upgrades, an optimization study, and an infrastructure strategy for the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal. The location is one of the Port’s “most historic… Read More
Experienced executive promoted to top role by Harbor Commission The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners today announced that at its Dec. 8, 2025 Board meeting, Commissioners will consider the appointment of longtime Port of Long Beach executive Dr. Noel Hacegaba as the Port’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Currently the Port’s… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has been named the best West Coast seaport in North America for a seventh consecutive year in addition to being named the best green seaport by readers of the shipping trade publication Asia Cargo News. The honors were announced during the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards held Sept…. Read More
The Untold Story Behind The Deepwater Port Texas Had to Engineer Into Existence Most Texas ports grew because nature blessed them. Port Freeport grew because engineers refused to accept what nature gave them. A century ago, the Brazos River was a problem—wandering, silting, choking off navigation. Local leaders dreamed of a economic gateway, but the… Read More
NEW ORLEANS —The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced the appointment of Kristi App as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In her new role, App will lead commercial operations across Port NOLA’s cargo, cruise, and industrial real estate portfolios, bringing over two decades of expertise in international trade, transportation, and global logistics. App… Read More