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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
HOUSTON — Port Houston crossed the three million TEU mark in September, reaching 3,270,595 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) year-to-date, the fastest pace in Port Houston’s history. Total container volumes are up 5% year-to-date compared to last year. “Three million TEUs and counting; this is the earliest we’ve ever reached that mark,” said Charlie Jenkins, CEO… Read More
The United States and China have agreed to suspend retaliatory port fees on each other’s vessels for one year, marking a significant pause in a central pillar of the Trump administration’s push to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance. The suspension comes as part of a broader trade truce between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. President Donald Trump… Read More
Port Houston announced that Jim Teague, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director of Enterprise Products, will be honored with the 3rd Annual Lone Star Award on November 3rd during the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC). The event, taking place November 2–5 at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, will bring together leaders from the maritime, energy,… Read More
From deeper channels to modernized terminals, ports nationwide are investing in infrastructure that keeps cargo moving and supply chains competitive. U.S. supply chains depend on the nation’s seaports, and the pressures on those ports continue to intensify. To keep cargo moving and remain competitive, ports are investing now in infrastructure upgrades designed to meet the demands… Read More
During the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 114th Annual Convention in Quebec City, the organization was proud to present a Port Leadership Award to Jonathan Daniels, Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration – Port of Baltimore. Daniels was recognized for his exemplary leadership during the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge,… Read More
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The new South Carolina Ports Authority president emphasized his goals toward growth amidst a challenging projected few months ahead in his first ‘state of the port’ address on Tuesday. South Carolina Ports Authority President and CEO Michah Mallace was appointed to lead the port on Oct. 6. He spoke about his plans to shift momentum… Read More
Port officials have announced plans for yet another expansion to Mobile’s container terminal, capitalizing on a recently completed project to widen and deepen the Mobile Ship Channel. The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile have agreed to proceed with construction of a new 1,300-foot container berth. This will allow the terminal to simultaneously handle three ships… Read More
Improves Safe, Efficient Two-Way Vessel Movement in the Houston Ship Channel through Galveston Bay HOUSTON — Port Houston, working in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed its portion of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11, a historic milestone in the future safety, efficiency, and competitiveness of the busiest… Read More