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Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District Announces Resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson

LA, United States

BELLE CHASSE, La., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Louisiana Gateway Port in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, announced the resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson, effective immediately. Mr. Tillotson, who has led the Port through a period of historic infrastructure growth, will step down to pursue new opportunities. During his tenure, Mr. Tillotson was instrumental in advancing… Read More

Port Houston Plots Super-Sized Project 12 With Texas City And Galveston

TX, United States

Port Houston has begun early planning for a new project, called Project 12, which will follow the Houston Ship Channel expansion. The project will extend into Galveston Bay and include the ports of Texas City and Galveston. The port has allocated funds to start studies for this multiyear effort. CEO Charlie Jenkins said Project 12… Read More

Port of Savannah achieves second busiest year ever

GA, United States

The Georgia Ports Authority achieved its second busiest year ever in 2025, handling nearly 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units of cargo, an increase of 2.6 percent or 146,000 TEUs compared to 2024. Last year’s performance was second only to 2022, when approximately 5.9 million TEUs crossed the Port of Savannah’s docks, GPA President and… Read More

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over China trade talks

United States

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Saturday that he would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Ottawa proceeds with what he described as a trade deal with China. Trump issued the threat after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Beijing, where he hailed a “new strategic partnership” and announced… Read More

Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Plan Throws Shipping Industry Into Turmoil

United States

The planned tariffs by the Trump administration are poised to instigate a trade war that could severely impact international shipping and U.S. companies. These reciprocal tariffs target nations that have imposed tariffs on American goods, which follows recent levies on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico, specifically on items like steel and automobiles. Major container… Read More

Blue Ridge Connector 95 percent complete

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 22, 2026 – Construction on the Blue Ridge Connector is now 95 percent complete. Georgia Ports’ latest addition to its inland rail network will open for operation later this year. Among the next steps in the $134 million development will be connection of electrical power service, expected by the end of January. This will… Read More

Army Civil Works Sec. Telle Visits Port of Houston

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Texas — The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA CW) The Honorable Adam Telle visited the Port of Houston Authority as part of his first official visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, January 21, 2026. Sec. Telle is visiting the Galveston District to see project sites,… Read More

Port of Los Angeles tops 10M containers for third time

CA, United States

Near-record volumes speak to array of expansion projects The Port of Los Angeles posted near-record container volumes in 2025 despite a challenging trade environment, and marked the occasion to highlight a slate of projects aimed at solidifying its position as the top U.S. import gateway. Los Angeles, which along with the Port of Long Beach… Read More

After flat first half, SC Ports sees better days ahead

NC, United States

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Port of Charleston is largely bucking national trends with cargo levels that are roughly flat year over year, despite tariffs and global trade uncertainties, port officials said Tuesday. A total of 689,350 cargo containers of all sizes moved through the port’s terminals during the first six months of the 2026 fiscal… Read More

NC pauses review of Wilmington Harbor deepening project

NC, United States

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Division of Coastal Management has paused its review of a proposed federal project to deepen Wilmington Harbor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requested the pause in coordination with the North Carolina State Ports Authority, the project’s non-federal sponsor. The Division of… Read More

Port of Seattle Appoints Ryan Calkins as Commission President

WA, United States

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

Port of Long Beach CEO to Speak at World Economic Forum

CA, United States

Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba is set to speak this week at the World Economic Forum. This annual gathering brings together world leaders from government, business and academia in Davos, Switzerland to engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities. Hacegaba will be the only top executive of a… Read More

Port Saint John Marks Completion of $247 Million West Side Modernization Project

Canada

Saint John, NB | Today, Port Saint John, alongside government and private-sector partners, cut the ribbon on the $247 million West Side Modernization Project. The project, funded in partnership with the Government of Canada, Province of New Brunswick, and the Port, marks the end of a decades’ long journey to solidify Port Saint John’s position… Read More

Washington Senate Bill Would Block State Funding For Port Automation

WA, United States

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

PhilaPort Closes 2025 With Record Container Volume, Leading U.S. East Coast Growth

PA, United States

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

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