The Port of Long Beach moved the most cargo in North America in March and through the first quarter of 2026, Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during his monthly Supply Chain Insight media briefing. Long Beach dockworkers and terminal operators handled 774,935 TEUs of cargo last month, 5.2% fewer containers… Read More
A decisive milestone has been reached today for the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project: the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing a $1.16 billion loan to the Montreal Port Authority (MPA). The announcement was made this morning at the project site by the Prime Minister of Canada, Marc Carney, in the presence of teven… Read More
by Heiko Osterchrist Port of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi – The Port of Corpus Christi handled a record 54.5 million tons in Q1 2026, surpassing its previous high of 54.0 million tons (Q4 2024) and rising 6.1% (3.2 million tons) year-over-year. Growth was led by LNG volumes, up 1.5 million tons (33%), driven by commissioning at Cheniere Energy’s… Read More
April 13, 2026 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 752,520 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in March, a slight 3% decrease compared to last year when shippers front-loaded cargo to avoid increasing tariffs. Closing out the first quarter, the Port handled 2,388,843 TEUs, equal to its first-quarter average over the last five years. “Even with the… Read More
By Josh Janney Former Virginia Port Authority CEO and Executive Director John Reinhart, who is credited with transforming the Port of Virginia from a financial liability into a key economic driver for the state, died Saturday at age 72. According to his obituary, he died at his Virginia Beach home surrounded by family after a three-year battle with… Read More
By Anastasia Dawson Port Tampa Bay is already considered Florida’s largest and most diversified seaport. Yet a new $10 million federal grant, announced Thursday by Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, will fund efforts to deepen its shipping channel, attracting even larger ships and expanding cargo capacity. The federal funding to support the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Project… Read More
Upgrades The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has directed approximately $70 million to the Port of Los Angeles, according to FreightWaves. The money is designated for harbor maintenance, seismic safety, and navigational improvements. This allocation is part of a larger distribution from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to the San Pedro Bay port complex, which… Read More
The Port of Long Beach will receive a record amount of nearly $70 million in federal funding allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revitalize critical infrastructure that will promote safe and efficient freight transportation at the nation’s busiest seaport complex. The funds drawn from the Harbor Maintenance Tax are collected by the… Read More
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore yesterday (9 Apr) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new grain transloading facility at the Seagirt Marine Terminal. Under a partnership agreement between Ports America Chesapeake and Frey Commodities, the new facility will make it easier for Maryland farmers to get their products to the port for export worldwide. The four-acre… Read More
Funding delivers critical support for supply chains, coastal navigation, and community resilience statewide CALIFORNIA — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, announced more than $160 million in federal funding that he secured for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) fiscal year… Read More
Seasonal dredging work at Portland Harbor is complete, with crews restoring thousands of feet of berthing space for the first time in more than 70 years.
Maryland officials said Thursday they have reached a settlement in principle with the owner and operator of the cargo ship involved in the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resolving a portion of the state’s claims but stopping short of a final, binding agreement. Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the agreement with… Read More
By Lubomir Cech Formerly known as the Blue Ridge Connector, the $134 million facility provides a direct rail link to the Port of Savannah, targeting a regional market of more than 330 manufacturers across the poultry, heavy equipment, and forest products sectors. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) will officially open its newest inland rail terminal… Read More
The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Corrina Ott to vice president, effective April 1. Ott joined the Port Bureau in April 2025 and has been responsible for managing the Port Bureau’s Efficiency and Dredging committee’s as well as maintaining the Port Bureau’s links with industry and… Read More
The South Carolina State Ports Authority’s $1.2 billion Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston has faced financial difficulties since opening five years ago, with the port struggling to generate enough revenue to cover its costs. Why it matters The Leatherman Terminal was a major infrastructure investment intended to boost South Carolina’s economy and competitiveness as a… Read More