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Port of Recife will undergo a R$ 100 million dredging and will be able to receive ships up to 210 meters

Brazil

By Noel Budeguer A project of R$ 100 million will deepen the Recife Port channel, increase the draft, and strengthen Pernambuco’s maritime logistics with a start expected by March 2026. The Port of Recife will undergo a dredging to readjust the waterway infrastructure with an estimated investment of R$ 100 million. The contract was signed… Read More

SC Ports to address flooding, expand cargo opportunities with vehicle export move

SC, United States

MOUNT PLEASANT — The State Ports Authority will move some of its vehicle export operations to North Charleston to help protect Upstate-built BMWs and other cars from flooding while also freeing up space at the Port of Charleston’s current — and low-lying — export hub for new cargo. The authority’s board of directors on Friday… Read More

Port of Long Beach unveils new cyber defense operations center

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach unveiled a new center dedicated to defending one of America’s busiest seaports against cyberattacks that could disrupt global goods movement and the millions of U.S. livelihoods it supports. During a special edition of his monthly Supply Chain Insight media briefing, Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced the… Read More

The Montreal Port Authority Announces the Appointment of Paul Bird as Chief Executive Officer

Canada

MONTREAL, May 15, 2026 /CNW/ – The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a new… Read More

Port of Virginia adds world’s largest low-profile cranes, first of their kind here

VA, United States

By Gavin Stone The Port of Virginia is adding four new low-profile ship-to-shore cranes to the northern portion of Norfolk International Terminals this summer that more easily comply with the Navy’s airspace restrictions in the area as part of the port’s ongoing renovations. The new cranes, made by ZPMC, stand 245 feet tall. That’s just… Read More

Maryland reaches $2.25B settlement in Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse case, and criminal indictments issued

MD, United States

By Torie Seagraves MARYLAND – Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that the state has finalized a $2.25 billion settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship M/V Dali over the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The settlement resolves claims against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd.,… Read More

US retail imports remain below 2025 baseline

United States

By Mohamed Dabo US retail import recovery lags behind 2025 levels, with cargo volumes expected to remain under last year’s comparable figures despite a short-term uplift in May and June, according to the latest outlook from the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker. The data points to a continued slowdown in the pace of US… Read More

Port of Los Angeles Posts Second-Best April On Record Amid Strong Import Demand

CA, United States

May 11, 2026 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April, 5.7% above last year. It marks the second-best April on record with strong import demand despite ongoing uncertainty around tariffs and trade policy. Through the first four months of 2026, the Port has handled 3,279,704 TEUs, 2% ahead… Read More

Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority

VA, United States

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners today selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia®. She has been serving as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Bill Kirk at a special meeting of the VPA… Read More

Port of Hueneme Secures $11.25M Federal Grant to Expand Capacity and Modernize Infrastructure

CA, United States

PORT HUENEME, CA – May 7, 2026 – The Port of Hueneme was awarded $11,250,000 in federal funding on April 28 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) as part of the competitive Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The investment brings needed wharf and berth upgrades to streamline operations at one of the nation’s… Read More

April 2026 Meeting: Port Houston Marks 70 Years of Containerization and Advances Long-Term Container Capacity Planning

TX, United States

HOUSTON – On Tuesday, April 28, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting, continuing a busy start to the second quarter as the organization marked a historic industry milestone and advanced long-term planning to support future growth. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting with a recap of… Read More

GSA, CBP & Coummunity Partners Break Ground on $300 million South Texas Port

TX, United States

New facilities will strengthen border security, support economic growth, and provide lasting value to American taxpayers BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially broke ground for the modernization of the Brownsville-Gateway Land Port of Entry in Brownsville, Texas. As the nation prepares… Read More

Port Houston Launches ‘Anchored in Action Community-Investment Plan’

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston today announced the launch of Anchored in Action, a new Community-Investment Plan designed to guide investment and partnerships in port-adjacent neighborhoods through a comprehensive, community-led roadmap. The plan is designed to strengthen quality of life near the Houston Ship Channel by bringing resident priorities, data, and collaboration opportunities into a single, coordinated… Read More

Maryland breaks ground on container terminal at Port of Baltimore

MD, United States

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited to break ground on the Sparrows Point Container Terminal recently. The 168-acre container Terminal at the Port of Baltimore is expected to create more than 8,000 jobs and expand container handling capacity at the Port of Baltimore by 70 percent. The terminal and on-dock… Read More

Port of New Orleans Hires Patton Boggs for Transportation

LA, United States

Why It Matters The Port of New Orleans has brought on Patton Boggs LLP to bolster its federal advocacy, filing a registration amendment on April 28, 2026 that adds transportation to its existing maritime lobbying agenda. The port is navigating a pivotal moment. A major terminal project is awaiting a federal construction permit, Mississippi River dredging remains chronically underfunded,… Read More

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