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The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has in a recent statement called on the European Commission to address the unintended consequences of the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector, ahead of the upcoming revision of Directive 2003/87/EC. Ever since the maritime emissions trading system entered into force in January 2024, the… Read More
Waterborne tonnage moving in and out of Houston in the first quarter of 2026 reached 65 million short tons, up 12% compared to last year, according to the most recent data. Growth was driven primarily by exports, which at nearly 54 million short tons were up 19% compared to the first quarter of 2025. Imports… Read More
By Mike Schuler Chile has cleared the way for one of the largest infrastructure projects in its history after regional authorities unanimously approved the environmental permit for the massive “Puerto Exterior” expansion at the Port of San Antonio. The approval by the Valparaiso Region’s Environmental Assessment Commission marks a major milestone for the $4.45 billion… Read More
The Port of Seattle announced that the public comment period is now underway for the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects (NTPs) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Here’s more info from the Port: SEA serves as a gateway for the over 8 million… Read More
By Michael Kunzelman BALTIMORE — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to postpone a trial that is scheduled to start next month for civil claims stemming from the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, rejecting a request for a delay by companies involved in the deadly disaster. U.S. District Judge James Bredar said the civil… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., May 21, 2026 – Crews at Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port has worked multiple trains and trucks at the facility since the opening on May 4, 2026, kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah. “With the start of operations in Gainesville, we’re extending the reach of… Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee in London. The MASS Code aims to support the safe integration of autonomous and remotely operated commercial ships into global shipping. It sets out a comprehensive, goal-based… Read More
Study and dredging work expected to take 8-10 years to complete SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The Georgia Ports Authority formally submitted a letter to fund a study aimed at finding ways to deepen and widen the Savannah River, again. They want the study completed in two years while working alongside the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
Nearly 500 maritime and transportation industry leaders gathered Wednesday evening at Chelsea Piers in New York City for the sold-out 32nd International Maritime Hall of Fame Awards. Hosted by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ), the annual dinner celebrated four distinguished executives whose careers have shaped the future of the… Read More
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) has announced plans to expand its RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) operations at the North Charleston Terminal. This decision was approved by the SC Ports Board on May 15, 2026, and represents the first step in preparing the former paper mill site for port operations. Support for the automotive industry SC… Read More
By Stas Margaronis Continued dredging issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) practices have frustrated the Port of Stockton’s ability to reach its legally mandated 35-foot draft undermining waterborne transport volumes of import and export cargoes, according to Kirk DeJesus, Executive Director, Port of Stockton. Resolving these challenges will increase cargo volumes and… Read More
The Port of Redwood City today shared that $7.35 million will be invested in its dredging and maintenance efforts through the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers fiscal year 2026 work plan. The funds were secured with support from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla to supplement the annual federal dredging of the Port’s channel. Dredging is the… Read More
The Port of Richmond has been awarded $11.22 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program to support rehabilitation work at Berth 7 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The funding, administered by the Maritime Administration, will help advance the Port’s Dock Restoration for Improved Vehicle Entry (DRIVE) Project, which is focused on restoring and modernizing… Read More
Port of Long Beach (POLB) on May 15 unveiled a Cyber Defense Operations Center that it described as “dedicated to defending one of America’s busiest seaports against cyberattacks that could disrupt global goods movement.” At the same time, it reported April cargo data, noting that “global market pressures and rising fuel costs continue to reshape the… Read More
By Mike Schuler Georgia Ports Authority reported a 2.5% decline in container volumes through April as softer market conditions and last year’s tariff-driven front-loading weighed on comparisons. The Port of Savannah handled approximately 4.7 million TEUs during the fiscal year to date, down 118,422 TEUs from the same period last year. In April, Savannah moved 443,650 TEUs,… Read More