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Edgemoor port project hits another legal snag

DE, United States

Plans to expand the Port of Wilmington through construction of a massive new container terminal in Edgemoor hit an obstacle again last week when a state judge placed another construction permit into limbo. Delaware Superior Court Judge Kathleen Miller on Wednesday ruled that a decision last May from the Delaware Environmental Appeals Board – which… Read More

Tariff Impacts on our Maritime Economy

WA, United States

As Port of Seattle Commission President, I am deeply committed to ensuring our region’s economic vitality. The Puget Sound region’s economic prosperity is linked to global trade: The maritime industry supports 25,000 direct jobs and 58,000 supply chain jobs, with 40% of Washingtonians relying on trade and commerce to support their families. Recent tariff policy… Read More

US ports warn USTR proposal could hike tariffs on Chinese STS cranes to 270%

United States

US ports oppose USTR tariff proposal on STS cranes and cargo handling equipment made in China; propose new bill for production tax credits on US-made STS and MH cranes. With the latest proposal from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese STS cranes, the price of these cranes for US… Read More

Chinese freight ship traffic to busiest U.S. ports, Los Angeles, Long Beach, sees steep drop

United States

The number of Chinese freight vessels headed to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the top destinations for Asian freight, has dropped sharply. The trade war between China and the U.S. is leading to a demand plummet, and ocean carriers have started to suspend or adjust transpacific services. “We are at a tipping point… Read More

Charleston port completes $23M Wando Welch Terminal project

SC, United States

The Port of Charleston has completed a 14-month project to install a new toe wall at Wando Welch Terminal, strengthening it to handle bigger ships and maintain deeper depths, the South Carolina Ports Authority announced this week. CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway serve Wando Welch, SC Ports’ largest container terminal. The new steel wall runs along the terminal’s wharf. Additional… Read More

Donald Trump Bans Russian Ships From US Ports for Another Year

United States

President Donald Trump has extended a ban on Russian ships docking in U.S. ports, citing national security concerns. The move, announced in a U.S. Federal Register document published Thursday, continues a policy first enacted by his predecessor, Joe Biden, in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The ban prohibits vessels owned or linked to Russia from docking along… Read More

New $23M Port of Charleston feature allows for more shipping volume

SC, United States

More massive cargo ships could be making their way to Port of Charleston with the completion of a multimillion-dollar infrastructure project. With a key infrastructure project now complete, SC Ports’ busiest container terminal can once again handle three mega container ships simultaneously at any tide, providing expedited logistics and consistent fluidity for ocean carriers calling… Read More

The US wants to charge Chinese ships to dock at American ports

United States

The United States has unveiled plans to impose new port fees on Chinese ships, saying it aims to revive American shipbuilding against China’s dominance in the industry. President Donald Trump has embarked on a sweeping trade war with China, a move his administration portrays as a bid to bring manufacturing back to the United States but… Read More

Season 3 of Manson’s North Extension Stabilization Step 1 (NES-1) project is underway at the Don Young Port of Alaska in Anchorage

AK, United States

MANSON PROJECT UPDATE Season 3 of Manson’s North Extension Stabilization Step 1 (NES-1) project is underway at the Don Young Port of Alaska in Anchorage. This season’s work includes dredging approximately 420,000 CY and placing approximately 120,000 tons of rock. Manson crews will execute the work using the DB VIKING, tugboats HARRY M and PETER M,… Read More

Port Houston Volumes Rebound in March After Fog Filled February

TX, United States

Port Houston’s March container activity marked a rebound after a fog-impacted February. Container volumes reached 386,864 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) for the month, a 7% increase compared to March 2023 and the busiest March on record. Year-to-date container volumes at Port Houston’s public terminals surpassed 1 million TEUs, reaching 1,068,695 and essentially flat compared to… Read More

White House Launches Maritime Overall, Port Fee Decision Still Pending

United States

President Trump signed an executive order on April 9 launching a Maritime Action Plan aimed at revitalizing and rebuilding the U.S. maritime sector (Reuters, subscription). The order stops short of imposing new port fees on Chinese-built vessels—for now. Why it matters: Though the executive order does not impose fees, pending further actions under the U.S. Trade… Read More

Trump’s China Ship Fees Set to Hit Global Shipping Giants

World ,

Container ships, the workhorses of global trade transporting almost 90% of the world’s manufactured goods, have become a target in Donald Trump’s conflict with China — and none of the major carriers stand to escape the extra costs. Trump wants to punish operators of Chinese ships in order to help stimulate the creation of a US shipbuilding industry…. Read More

Port of Virginia brings new equipment to handle larger container vessels

VA, United States

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Port of Virginia can now accommodate larger container vessels following the arrival of new equipment, according to the Port Authority. Earlier this month, the port installed four electric cranes at the Virginia International Gateway. With these new cranes, the port now has the capacity to handle three large container vessels at… Read More

SC Ports: Consistent fluidity, deepest harbor for fast logistics

SC, United States

With a key infrastructure project now complete, SC Ports’ busiest container terminal can once again handle three mega container ships simultaneously at any tide, providing expedited logistics and consistent fluidity for ocean carriers calling the Port of Charleston. Wando Welch Terminal’s new toe wall — a new steel wall that runs along the terminal’s wharf… Read More

Port of Los Angeles sees strong Q1 amid tariff threat

CA, United States

The Port of Los Angeles reported handling 778,406 TEUs in March 2025, marking a 4.7 per cent increase compared to the same month last year. This brings the port’s first-quarter total to 2,504,049 TEUs, up 5.2 per cent from 2024’s already strong performance. “Our volume remained strong throughout the first quarter, and we’ve now seen year-over-year growth in 18 of the last… Read More

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