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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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
By Theresa Grundman GULFPORT, Miss. (WKRG) — The Mississippi State Port Authority has been awarded more than $11 million for “critical infrastructure improvements” at the Port of Gulfport, according to Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04). According to a news release from the congressman’s office, the funds come from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development… Read More
By Ben Mause WASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Harris said on Monday that the cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge was expected to nearly double the previous $5 billion estimate before the project’s main contractor was let go. Now, he’s urging the federal government to reconsider funding as delays continue. A fiscal conservative and… Read More
By Bryan Gottlieb The U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Maritime Administration on April 28 awarded about $774 million for port projects nationwide, advancing a construction pipeline spanning marine structures, rail connections, container yards and cargo-handling systems. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the investments are aimed at strengthening freight movement and economic resilience. “U.S. ports keep our grocery store… Read More
Leaders broke ground at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal on Friday morning, marking the start of construction for one of the biggest projects in the Port of Baltimore’s history. Source
The 2025-26 dredging season concluded on April 29, 2026. Kudos to the dredge crew for a successful dredging season! Prior to transiting the entrance, mariners are still advised to check tide and weather conditions, view the entrance sounding online, and know what your vessel draws. Entrance soundings will be updated periodically during the offseason and… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) invested $774 million into American ports to strengthen our supply chain and restore U.S. maritime dominance. The 37 projects receiving awards are at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. “U.S. ports keep our grocery store shelves stocked, our energy supply chains resilient,… Read More
The Port Authority’s New York and New Jersey ports handled more cargo bound for stores and warehouses in March than any other port in the nation. If it is a product that consumers buy, drive, wear or eat — those items likely arrived by ship at the port. Port Newark Container Terminal unveiled a $100… Read More