[October 21, Port Hueneme, CA] The Port of Hueneme, California, and the Port of Paita, Peru, are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a Sister Port relationship through the U.S. Department of State’s Sister Ports Program. This partnership aims to advance cooperation, trade development, and the exchange of best… Read More
FREEPORT, TX (October 06, 2025) – Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the delivery of two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes. Their arrival, coinciding with the Port’s 100th anniversary, underscores Port Freeport’s enduring commitment to growth, innovation, and service to the region. Transported fully erected aboard a heavy-lift… Read More
Florida Trend has named Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) CEO Eric Green among Florida’s most influential business leaders. The publication has recognized Green annually since 2018 for his leadership in growing JAXPORT’s role as an economic engine for Northeast Florida and the state. Cargo activity through Jacksonville’s seaport supports 258,000 Florida jobs and generates more than… Read More
The returning appointees have long tenures on the Board. Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed or reappointed five members to the Tampa Port Authority Governing Board. DeSantis has reappointed members Chad Harrod, the current Board Chair; Ted Connor, the Vice Chair; and Patrick Allman, the Secretary. He has appointed two others to fill vacancies: Christopher Carrere and Mark Kaplan. Carrere is a yacht broker for Galati Yacht sales. He… Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Port of Baltimore observed a major milestone in Baltimore since cleanup of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse began. Port officials posted on the platform X, that the Saimaagracht was the first vessel to successfully move through the temporary 35-foot deep channel from the Port of Baltimore’s public terminals. With the… Read More
On October 14, the Port Commission authorized a public solicitation for a firm to lead the remedial design for the cleanup of the East Waterway, a key next step in translating the Record of Decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into an actionable cleanup plan. This follows a September 9 Commission authorization that… Read More
On October 14, the Port Commission authorized a public solicitation for a firm to lead the remedial design for the cleanup of the East Waterway, a key next step in translating the Record of Decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into an actionable cleanup plan. This follows a September 9 Commission authorization that… Read More
Executive Director Jonathan Daniels was presented with the Port Leader of the Year award recognizing excellence leading a seaport. Jonathan’s unflappable and steady leadership has helped lead the Port of Baltimore recovery from a challenging 2024 year. The MPA also earned the Achievement in Public Relations Award for its Port of Baltimore reopening communications campaign… Read More
Days ahead of a major speech to maritime industry leaders and less than two weeks after taking the helm of the S.C. State Ports Authority, Micah Mallace is putting the state agency’s development plans under a microscope. That includes more than $1 billion worth of expansions, terminal improvements and other initiatives to boost cargo levels… Read More
The Los Angeles Business Journal has given a top legal honor to Port of Los Angeles General Counsel Steve Otera. The prestigious Corporate Counsel Award in the non-profit/government/municipal category recognizes the achievements of industry-leading corporate counsel and their ongoing efforts to support the Los Angeles community and business sector. “Steve’s broad grasp of both legal… Read More
With the federal government shutdown now into its third week—and no clear indication of how long it could last—its impact on supply chains appears to somewhat still be coming into focus, noted various industry observers. That is not to say there is not concern; there is, for sure. But, to be clear, well before the… Read More
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Dale S. Revelle to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). Revelle was sworn in during the October board meeting and will serve a five-year term, succeeding Walter J. Leger Jr. as one of four Orleans Parish representatives on the seven-member regional board. “Dale… Read More
SC Ports has recorded strong intermodal and automotive growth in the first quarter of the fiscal year despite the Port of Charleston handling 212,363 teu in September, a slight dip below planned volumes as broader trade constrictions are being felt across the industry. Recently expanded Inland Port Greer recorded 17,818 rail moves, an 18% increase marking the highest… Read More
President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Panama to cut ties with Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holding Ltd. (CKHUF), which operates two major ports at both ends of the Panama Canala corridor responsible for roughly 40% of U.S. container traffic. The move aligns with a broader U.S. effort to reduce Beijing’s sway over critical maritime chokepoints, following… Read More
Trade affected by tariffs, rising prices, waning consumer demand Softening consumer demand and rising prices driven by shifting trade policies led to a decline in cargo containers moved through the Port of Long Beach in September. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 797,537 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo containers last month, down 3.9% from September… Read More