The Port of Portland selected Alissa Mahar as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Her first day in the role will be April 14, 2026. Most recently, Mahar served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Business & Finance at Seattle Pacific University. She led institutional financial strategy, multi-year forecasting, long-range capital planning, and… Read More
As the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission’s Science Panel studies the effects of permanent beach erosion control structures like seawalls and jetties, a critical aspect will be looking at the lessons learned from past efforts. The state banned hardened structures on the ocean shoreline in 1985, but numerous examples still exist along the coast with… Read More
Callan Marine is currently executing the West End Slip 38/39 Closure Wall and Fill Project at the Port of Galveston. This project is a key step in enhancing port infrastructure and creating additional operational space to support continued growth along the Gulf Coast. This work focuses on converting an existing slip into usable upland area… Read More
The Trump administration has doubled its maritime insurance backstop to $40 billion, expanding a flagship effort to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—even as shipowners continue to largely stay away. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Chubb Limited announced Friday that six additional U.S. insurers—Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr Companies, and CNA Financial—have joined the Maritime Reinsurance facility, contributing… Read More
The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows, raising prices and increasing financial pressure on developing countries, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its second rapid assessment. What began as a disruption in a key energy corridor is now feeding through the entire… Read More
American Society of Civil Engineers honors Project 11 team; Port Commission advances investments to support growth and data-driven planning HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Monday, March 23, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Celebrating the Success of Port-Led Project 11 Expansion Work The meeting served as a moment to… Read More
Seattle, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and ranking member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, visited the Port of Seattle and delivered remarks on the importance of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund supporting the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, while affirming her continued efforts to… Read More
By Phil Diehl Preparations for the annual dredging of the Oceanside harbor channel will start this week after the weekend’s 70.3-mile Ironman triathlon that includes a harbor swim. Work crews will begin setting up pipes and equipment on the beach Tuesday, city officials said. Dredging is expected to start about April 6 and finish May… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., March 26, 2026 – Gateway Terminals Savannah has announced the appointment of Bryan Blalock as President effective April 13, 2026. Mr. Blalock will succeed the current President of Gateway Terminals Savannah, Kevin Price – who will transition to the Georgia Ports Authority leadership team as the newly announced President on July 1, 2026. “We would… Read More
The funding will support projects that Improve ports ability to load and unload good; Streamline supply chain movements ; Modernize ports’ infrastructure and operations and support seafood and seafood-related businesses “The Trump Administration is getting back to basics and investing hard-earned American dollars in restoring the nation’s maritime dominance,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “We’re… Read More
The board approved the plan in February and has scheduled an informational meeting for the public on March 25. GALVESTON, Texas — More cruise terminals, hotels, boardwalks: The Port of Galveston area could look much different in 20 years from now, according to the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees’ updated 20-year master plan. The board… Read More
Ports have evolved far beyond logistics hubs. Today, they function as essential infrastructure supporting global trade, public revenue flows, operational safety, energy transition, and reliable, day‑to‑day operations across complex ecosystems. Maritime trade accounts for more than 80% of global trade by volume, making ports a foundational pillar of the global economy, according to UN Trade… Read More
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore handled approximately 50 million tons of cargo in 2025 at its state-owned public and private marine terminals—making it the Port’s second-best year ever. The accomplishment continues to reveal the Port’s resilience and comes as the Port and surrounding communities continue… Read More
By DC Velocity Staff Georgia Ports Authority’s new inland port in the state’s northeast region is set to open in May, offering new logistics infrastructure that connects to Savannah’s global ocean carrier network of 40 ships per week, port leaders said today. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the site is designed to allow local manufacturers — including… Read More
By Stuart Chirls Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach executives joined politicians, longshore labor and other stakeholders to call on the state to include $1 billion in fiscal 2027 as part of a coordinated investment strategy across California’s 11 deepwater ports. The group emphasized global suppliers’ need for predictable and sustained investments March 20 at a… Read More