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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
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
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
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
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