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State senators in Olympia are pushing a bill that would permanently block Washington state money from paying for fully automated container-handling equipment at public ports, a move that could reshape how the Seattle-Tacoma gateway modernizes its terminals and that has longshore workers firmly in its corner. The proposal would still allow state grants for zero-… Read More
Philadelphia, PA (January 13, 2026) – PhilaPort capped off a milestone year in 2025, posting record container throughput and outperforming national and regional trade trends to remain a leader among U.S. East Coast container ports. PhilaPort handled a record 889,268 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, representing a 6% year-over-year increase in container volume. This result… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Alabama Port Authority released a fiscal note claiming a bill to curb thin-layer mud dumping in Mobile Bay would cost the state an estimated $65 million a year. However, those concerns are already being addressed on the federal level. The state bill, requiring 70% of dredge material… Read More
The Port of Long Beach reported its busiest year in its 115-year history in 2025, after processing 9.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Despite Trump administration tariffs fueling near-constant concerns over global trade in 2025, the Port of Long Beach moved more than 9 million TEUs for just the third time in its history, and… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 15, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has appointed Brady Jacoba as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its strategic growth efforts. Jacoba brings three decades of expertise in real estate, sales, marketing, and economic development to the state port authority, which manages 2,800 acres of multimodal property across Indiana and generates $8.7 billion annually… Read More
Longstanding customer Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) in New Jersey has ordered 20 Hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers equipped with eco-efficient hybrid drives. The order was booked in Q4 2025 and the carriers will be delivered in Q4 2026. PNCT is one of the largest container terminals on the US East Coast. Its entire straddle… Read More
Despite this anticipated rise, January’s figure is expected to remain 5.3% lower than the same month last year. The report forecasts February imports at 1.94m TEU, a 4.6% year-on-year decrease. March is forecast at 1.88m TEU, down 12.4%, and April at 2.03m TEU, down 8.1%. The outlook for May anticipates an import volume of 2.07m… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has opened new on- and off-ramps near the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California, as work continues on a $130 million project to reconfigure the interchange that provides access to key terminals at the shipping hub. According to a January 12 release, the port has opened a new northbound on-ramp to… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District was in Toledo Harbor completing the largest annual dredging operation Project Engineer on the Great Lakes as 600,000 cubic yards of material was dredged, Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2025. Operation, maintenance, and dredging of harbors like Toledo by USACE is… Read More
Oregon Container Terminal (OCT) at the Port of Portland’s Terminal Six has begun operations following the transition from the Port of Portland to California-based Harbor Industrial Services. OCT, Oregon’s only international container gateway, will be operated by Harbor Industrial under a long-term lease with the Port of Portland. OCT will offer direct vessel services, dual-rail connectivity, and… Read More
Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. Under President Calkins’ leadership, the Port will continue its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic opportunity for the region, building on years of progress toward a cleaner, more equitable future. “2026 is a critical year for our region as… Read More
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released on Friday, Jan. 9 by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “There should… Read More
A ruling expected soon from Panama’s Supreme Court could determine who controls two major ports at either end of the Panama Canal, a decision carrying significant implications for U.S.-China competition and American strategic interests in the region. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the stakes while visiting Panama last April, warning that Chinese-linked companies retain influence over critical infrastructure near… Read More
Miami has taken another step in expanding its cruise infrastructure, with officials breaking ground on the future Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami — a major new facility designed to serve the next generation of cruise ships. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together Daniella Levine Cava, members of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb, and Jason… Read More
This story first appeared in The New Bedford Light. Read the original version here. When the first turbine pieces for Vineyard Wind inched into port in 2023, cranes and union labor stood at the quayside of a nearby terminal, ready and waiting to get to work. In the more than two years since, the project has kept… Read More