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William “Bill” Paape, a member of the Senior Executive Service, became the Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways on June 7, 2020. In this capacity, Mr. Paape directs a national port infrastructure modernization program in excess of $2 billion. Discretionary grant port programs and other programs managed by Mr. Paape include: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with… Read More
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District San Francisco has awarded contract W912P725CA009 to CURTIN MARITIME CORP for the San Joaquin/Port of Stockton DWSC FY25 Maintenance Dredging Project. The contract, valued at $5,924,354.60, was awarded on June 4, 2025, and appears to involve maintenance dredging services for the Deep Water Ship Channel… Read More
ARE Los Angeles and Long Beach heading for another port congestion crisis? Since the United States put tariffs on hold for a 90-day trade war truce with China on May 14, the market has expected a shipping surge driven by Chinese exports. Ocean carriers have re-instated suspended services, restarted vessels lying idle, and introduced new… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has promoted Suzanne Plezia, P.E., to Managing Director of Engineering Services to succeed Sean Gamette, P.E., who earlier this spring announced his retirement. Plezia has been the Port’s Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau and Chief Harbor Engineer since April 2017. Plezia will lead the Port’s Engineering Bureau, which… Read More
Leaders from the city of Los Angeles and the Port of L.A. held a roundtable on Wednesday morning to discuss the impacts of mass tariffs being levied on foreign nations. Tariffs on imports from other countries have been one of the defining economic policies from President Donald Trump since he took office in January. Trump… Read More
Project 11 plays a defining role in the future of Houston’s port. As this ambitious expansion moves full steam ahead, the region is seeing real progress, supporting efficient cargo movement, enhanced safety, and long-term economic benefits that ripple far beyond our docks. Led by Port Houston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Project… Read More
Basis for the Strategic Seaport Program (SSP) exists in various government publications including Executive Order 12656, “Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities” “Federal plans should include appropriate involvement of and reliance upon private sector organizations in the response to national security emergencies.” Executive Order 12656 directs Federal departments to: – Identify facilities and resources, both government… Read More
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has expressed concerns over provisions in the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), cautioning that proposed funding rescissions could hinder domestic manufacturing and port modernization efforts. In a letter dated June 2, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito, AAPA President… Read More
Developers of clean energy projects across the U.S. which utilize government funding and incentives are feeling imperiled by the cuts announced by the Trump White House and Department of Energy in the past few months. However, one large, local and yet globally connected decarbonization project in southern California is standing behind its on-site tax and incentive structure… Read More
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KGTV) — The trade war initiated by President Trump is already having real impacts on Americans, from potential price increases on everyday consumer goods to a significant slowdown at the nation’s busiest ports. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, located about 25 miles south of downtown LA, are reporting cargo… Read More
As geopolitical tensions, environmental goals, and infrastructure investments continue to reshape the maritime sector, May 2025 delivered no shortage of headline-grabbing developments. May 2025 was a dynamic month for ports and shipping, featuring key progress in decarbonisation, technological innovation, and trade development amid ongoing geopolitical and operational challenges. Here are three key topics that captured significant attention in the ports and shipping industry in… Read More
Port Canaveral is investing $500 million during the next five years to upgrade and enhance all aspects of its operations. Unveiled May 1 and titled Port Canaveral Advantage, the comprehensive plan aims to improve the Port’s cruise, cargo and recreational facilities. “Port Canaveral has been a driving force for the Central Florida economy for over… Read More
This decision effectively invalidates most of the administration’s tariff orders issued since February, including those targeting imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. According to Reuters, the court’s ruling was prompted by lawsuits from small businesses and a coalition of US states, which argued that the tariffs would create significant financial burdens. The decision has been welcomed by financial markets, with US stock futures rising and major tech stocks,… Read More
The Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass Project has been named one of the nation’s “Best Restored Beaches” by The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) in their annual awards designed to raise awareness of restored beaches’ significant value to local communities. The Canaveral Sand Bypass Project combined with the Brevard County North Reach Shore Protection… Read More
Thanks to support by congressmen Randy Weber, Mike Collins and many Port of Galveston partners, Galveston Harbor has received critical maintenance dredging funding for Fiscal Year 2025. Congressman Weber announced recently that Congress approved $47,975,000 in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers budget for Galveston Harbor and the entrance channel to Galveston Bay. This may… Read More