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
Oakland, Calif. – The Port of Oakland announced today that it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement. It reflects the Port’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in… Read More
Plans to develop a new 200-acre deep-water terminal to accommodate larger, next-generation ships are on the preliminary drawing boards at the Port of Los Angeles — but it could take awhile to become a reality. That’s because the project is estimated to take about 10 years to complete, and that’s after it goes through all… Read More
Port of Antwerp struggles to clear backlog amidst labour slow-down, floodings continue to affect Mexico’s Veracruz port Stay ahead of supply chain disruptions and port congestion with Kuehne+Nagel’s weekly port operational update. Find out the latest vessel waiting times and status of ports in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, the Middle East-Indian Subcontinent, North America, and… Read More
Oct. 15, 2025 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 883,053 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September. While cargo eased 7.5% compared to last year, it helped propel the Port to its best quarter on record. “As trade policy unfolds, we can only predict more unpredictability,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka…. Read More
CHARLESTON, SC—Oct. 16, 2025—SC Ports ended the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 with steady container volumes and strong year-over-year growth for both inland ports and vehicle volumes. The Port of Charleston handled 212,363 TEUs in September, a slight dip below planned volumes as broader trade constrictions are being felt across the industry. Recently expanded… Read More
The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) hosted a record-breaking 2025 Annual Meeting in Huntington Beach, California, the first under NAWE President Carl Bentzel’s tenure. Bentzel was appointed President of NAWE in December of 2024 and has been steadily building the organization, bringing a wide range of perspectives into industry dialogue. “NAWE plays a critical… Read More
The US on Oct. 14 implemented revised port fees on Chinese-linked vessels that are far less stringent than originally proposed, posing less risk to the US coal industry. The Office of the US Trade Representative’s initial proposal, which charged up to $1.5 million per entrance of Chinese-built vessels, received major backlash from most US industry. coal… Read More
The U.S. government needs to build on recent port improvements and usage to make sure we don’t squander already achieved gains, write two infrastructure experts. As the U.S. negotiates trade agreements with partners across the globe, freight transportation networks serve as the backbone for our commercial activity and efficiency along the supply chain. America’s ports… Read More
Analysts have warned the tit-for-tat trade fees risk ‘distorting global freight flows’ for goods ranging from petrol to toys. The United States and China have started charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world’s two… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Adam Laurie as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Laurie, a New Orleans area native, brings an accomplished background encompassing military service, financial expertise, and revenue growth strategy. Laurie’s career has spanned leadership roles in financial planning, strategic finance, and executive management: Macquarie… Read More
Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, Sept. 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 vessel, the cranes were carefully offloaded and… Read More
An ambitious plan to create a 400-acre terminal to assemble and deploy floating offshore wind turbines at the Port of Long Beach has received $20 million from the California Energy Commission, POLB officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The announcement came about a month after the Trump administration said it would move to cancel federal funding for… Read More
New Orleans, LA —The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) signed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) to advance the planning and development of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor, a vital roadway project that will directly connect the future Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish… Read More
Philadelphia — PhilaPort today announced that it has acquired the Mustin Yard Property from Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC). Located adjacent to PhilaPort’s SouthPort Marine Terminal, the 152-acre Mustin Yard represents the last available land at the nexus of deep water, rail, and highway access. Originally part of the former Philadelphia Navy Yard, the site has long… Read More