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‘You need to invest in cybersecurity’: Port of Seattle director offers advice amid ongoing outage

WA, United States

Nearly three weeks after identifying unauthorized activity on its network, the Port of Seattle continues to recover from a suspected cyberattack that impacted various operations. The travel experience at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is now “normal,” the airport announced Wednesday, with all flight and baggage information showing up on digital screens. However, the airport and Port’s websites are… Read More

Coast Guard reopens ports and waterways following Hurricane Francine

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has set port condition normal as of 6 p.m., Thursday, following waterway assessments and coordination with federal, state, and local partners. Vessel movement and cargo operations are authorized within the COTP New Orleans Zone. The following waterway restrictions remain in effect: The… Read More

Update on August Cyberattack against Port of Seattle

WA, United States

The Port of Seattle issued the following statement on the cyberattack impacting its systems SEATTLE — Sept. 13, 2024 — On August 24, 2024, the Port of Seattle identified system outages consistent with a cyberattack. It was a fast-moving situation, and Port staff worked to quickly isolate critical systems. Since that time, Port staff have… Read More

Bill seeks to fortify Baltimore’s legal footing in Key Bridge collapse, but experts are ‘skeptical’

MD, United States

In the days after the cargo ship Dali toppled Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the financial toll on the city was incalculable and overwhelming. All water traffic to and from the city’s bustling port was halted, disrupting the shipments that typically come and go via trucks and trains. Baltimore’s emergency officials were occupied with complicated rescue and recovery… Read More

5 port strikes that made history

World ,

As a possible strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association looms over U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, here are five port strikes from around the globe that have made history. 1. West Coast Longshore Strike (1934) The West Coast Longshore Strike (also known by several other names) began on May 9, 1934, and involved longshore workers on… Read More

September strikes possible at US ports ahead of contract negotiation deadline

United States

NRF vice president for supply chain and customs policy Jonathan Gold believes this is a “critical time” as retailers prepare for the all-important holiday season, and every port in the country needs to be working at full capacity. “Many retailers have brought cargo in early and shifted to alternate ports as a precaution, but it… Read More

Surge of imports to US continues as possible East Coast port strike looms

United States

Imports of U.S. container cargo in August jumped 12.9% from a year ago as a summer volume surge delayed cargo at major ports and anxiety builds over a threatened longshore worker strike on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico on Oct. 1, trade data provider Descartes Systems Group said on Tuesday. U.S. seaports processed… Read More

Governor Moore appoints new members to Maryland Port Commission

MD, United States

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed two new members to the Maryland Port Commission to help protect the port’s growth and maintain its position as one of the most important shipping hubs in the country. John Brewer Jr. and Adam Neuman have been appointed to the commission by the governor. Brewer is currently serving as the Director… Read More

Ports of Indiana celebrates opening first new dock in 20 years; $6 million berth to serve ocean vessels at Lake Michigan port

IN, United States

PORTAGE, Ind. – Local officials and port workers celebrated the opening today of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Partially funded by a U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) FASTLANE Grant, the project involved constructing more than 500 feet of new dock space that will handle bulk shipments via… Read More

Final Phase of Mobile Harbor Widening & Deepening Project Underway

AL, United States

The Alabama Port Authority announced that the project to make the Port of Mobile the deepest port in the Gulf of Mexico is in its sixth and final phase. The widening and deepening project has been underway since May 2021 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. “Once complete, this… Read More

ILA East Coast Ports Union Meets Over Wage Demand; Prepping for End of September Strike

United States

Sept 4 (Reuters) – The International Longshoremen’s Association union, representing 45,000 workers at major container ports from Texas to Maine, began two days of meetings on Wednesday to review wage demands and prepare for a potential strike on Oct. 1. Formal talks have reached an impasse as the union and the United States Maritime Alliance… Read More

Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.

United States

A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators. When a dockworkers’ union broke off contract talks with management in June, raising the likelihood of a strike at more than… Read More

Maryland Port Administration lost millions after Key Bridge collapse

MD, United States

BALTIMORE — We’re learning more about the financial impact of the Key Bridge collapse. On Tuesday, the Maryland Port Administration estimated $3 million in losses during the aftermath. Cleanup of the fallen bridge forced the Port of Baltimore to shut down for nearly three months, leaving some temporarily out of work. Operations started back up… Read More

Charlie Jenkins Assumes Role of CEO at Port Houston

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston announced today that Charlie Jenkins has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, taking the helm from long-time executive director Roger Guenther, following his retirement on August 28. Jenkins has worked at Port Houston for more than 30 years and was named incoming CEO in April 2024 after most recently serving… Read More

Hundreds of port workers demonstrate against MSC deal

OR, United States

A few days before the final vote in the Hamburg Parliament on the MSC shipping company’s investment in port logistics company HHLA, hundreds of port workers have once again taken to the streets in protest. According to estimates by observers, several hundred people took part in the demonstration march from the Landungsbrücken past the town… Read More

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