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Alabama Creates $24 million Fund to Create Uplands Wetlands with Dredge Spoils

AL, United States

The Alabama Port Authority said Wednesday that a plan to create hundreds of acres of wetlands in a portion of upper Mobile Bay has taken two big steps forward. The Upper Mobile Bay Wetlands project has been in the works for years, with backers saying it will provide a “beneficial use” for dredge spoil by creating… Read More

Port Authority Plans LaGuardia, Newark Terminal Rebuilds

New York , NJ, United States

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a 10-year capital development proposal with $20.7 billion in airport projects, including reconstructing a terminal at both New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports. The proposal for capital projects, now open to public comment, is a follow-up to the Port Authority’s 2017-25… Read More

Port of New Orleans Highlights Growth, Resilience, and Significant Economic Impact at 2025 State of the Port Address

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced today it continues to deliver strong momentum across its diverse lines of business: containerized cargo, breakbulk, rail, industrial real estate and cruise during the 2025 State of the Port Address. Together, these business lines are driving measurable economic impact, supporting billions in trade activity, thousands… Read More

Port of New Orleans Appoints Morten Møller Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More

Port of Virginia’s Stephen A. Edwards to Step Down in 2025

VA, United States

Stephen A. Edwards, the chief executive who steered the Port of Virginia through a sweeping expansion and a period of record growth, will step down at the end of 2025 to enter the private sector, the Virginia Port Authority said Monday. Mr. Edwards, who has led the port since January 2021, oversaw the completion of a $1.4 billion capital investment… Read More

Georgia Ports support 16,300 jobs in Heart of Georgia-Altamaha

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Port activity in Georgia supports 16,300 jobs in the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region, and nearly 651,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to Fiscal Year… Read More

Port NOLA chief urges progress on Violet terminal as permit delays drag on

LA, United States

The leaders of the Port of New Orleans and one of its largest commercial partners on Friday underscored the growing urgency of advancing the port’s multi-billion-dollar container terminal and road project — a development they say is central to the region’s industrial future. Speaking at the port’s annual “State of the Port” gathering at the… Read More

Crowley Expands Mooring Services at Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports

CA, United States

Crowley has expanded its mooring services to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, enhancing its harbor services for ship operators along the U.S. West Coast. The new services combine Crowley’s high-performance, safe and reliable ship assist and escort tug fleet with integrated mooring services to help vessels safely and efficiently deliver… Read More

Alabama’s Ports New CEO has Experience from Flying into Hurricanes Eyewalls to Running $1 billion Port

AL, United States

The Alabama State Port Authority has named interim executive Doug Otto as its next CEO, selecting a longtime internal leader who once piloted military aircraft into hurricane eyewalls. Otto who has served as interim CEO since August, was officially appointed to the permanent role on Wednesday and will lead the agency until his expected retirement… Read More

Container imports off 17.6% at leading US port

United States

The Port of Long Beach is moving containerized cargo ahead of the record-setting pace achieved in 2024 despite weaker demand that saw October volumes drop by nearly 20% from a year ago. The hub, which along with the Port of Los Angeles forms the San Pedro port complex, the nation’s busiest, moved a total 839,671… Read More

Port of Long Beach Cargo Volumes Steady Through October

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach is moving cargo ahead of the record-setting pace achieved last year, largely because retailers ordered shipments early and stocked warehouses before tariffs and reciprocal tariffs were implemented in spring. In a virtual news conference held Friday, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero and Chief Operating Officer Noel Hacegaba noted… Read More

4 in 5 Supply Chain Leaders expect disruptions to persist for two more years, Maersk survey finds

World ,

Summary: Insights from over 900 companies across Europe show the continued strain on supply chains amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, and tariff uncertainties – and their counter measures to keep control Copenhagen – The polycrisis-driven disruptions in global supply chains show no signs of abating – and likely won’t for the foreseeable future. That’s the key… Read More

Port Houston Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification for Second Consecutive Year

TX, United States

Port Commission Announces Survey Results, Awards Contract for New Container Yard HOUSTON – Port Houston is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, it has been certified as a Great Place To Work® based on anonymous employee feedback about their experience working at the organization. Port Houston has implemented a range… Read More

US ports facing ‘goods recession’ amid holiday lull, tariff woes

United States

New data reveals a month-over-month dip in October, with significant year-on- year decreases anticipated for November and December. This slowdown signals importer caution amidst persistent geopolitical friction and regulatory volatility. US import volumes are projected to slow through the year-end holidays and into 2026, as tariff uncertainty weighs on cargo owners and the outlook for… Read More

U.S. Ports Hit the Brakes After Record Summer as Tariffs Impact Takes Hold

United States

By Jenan Hasan US ports are caught in a dramatic reversal: after stellar July-August performance that saw the Port of Los Angeles shatter 117 years of records, September brought reality crashing back as containerised inbound volumes fell 5.8% YoY, according to S&P data, and are projected to close the year on a lower note. This doesn’t… Read More

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