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Port of Houston Activity Supports Nearly $1 Trillion in U.S. Economic Value, New Study Finds

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston today announced findings from a new Martin Associates economic impact study showing marine cargo activity through the public and private facilities along the Houston Ship Channel, collectively known as the Port of Houston, supported $986.9 billion in total U.S. annual economic value in 2025 and 3.53 million jobs. “The Houston Ship Channel is one… Read More

Why Are Ports Rushing Toward Shore Power? US$1.57B Market Set to Reach US$2.75B by 2033 at 6.6% CAGR

United States

The global Shore Power Market reached US$1,565.5 million (US$1.57 billion) in 2025 and is expected to reach US$2,747.8 million (US$2.75 billion) by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during 2026-2033. The market is gaining momentum as ports and vessel operators seek to reduce emissions, lower fuel consumption at berth, improve air quality and comply… Read More

Port of Galveston: $7.4M in Grants to Improve Mobility, Safety

TX, United States

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 21, 2026) – With a boost of $7.4 million in grant funding, the Port of Galveston is investing more than $8.5 million in six new projects to continue improving vehicle and pedestrian mobility and safety in and around the port. The port will supplement state and federal funds with almost $1.1 million in matching… Read More

Louisiana International Terminal drops anchor with federal permit

LA, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation’s only new greenfield container port currently under development – a project positioned to turbocharge the economy of Greater New Orleans, redefine Gulf Coast trade capacity, and strengthen the U.S. supply… Read More

Crowley, Port Houston Launch Weekly Route Connecting Central America

TX, United States

Crowley, a global leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions, today announced a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston to Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala, and Puerto Cortés, Honduras – two of Central America’s largest and fastest-growing trade gateways. The Gulf-Central America Express Service makes its first Houston call on Sept. 10 with Thursday… Read More

PhilaPort to Relocate Headquarters to Navy Yard in $22.6 Million Deal

PA, United States

By Jensen Toussaint PhilaPort is packing up its Port Richmond offices and heading south. Its recently announced move to the Navy Yard is the centerpiece of a $22.6 million real estate deal designed to consolidate the agency’s operations into one sprawling maritime hub, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority’s board gave unanimous approval to… Read More

20 Years in the Making, Sebastian Harbor Set to Open in October

FL, United States

Sebastian Harbor Marina, a 64-slip boutique marina in the heart of St. Augustine, is moving toward an anticipated October 2026 opening on the San Sebastian River — completing a harbor basin that sat dormant since the early 2000s in the middle of America’s oldest city. Bordering St. Augustine’s historic district and adjacent to the recently… Read More

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Port of Corpus Christi Sign Agreement to Explore Nuclear Maritime Technologies

TX, United States

MARAD Administrator CarmelCORPUS CHRISTI, TX — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy today was joined by Maritime Administrator (MARAD) Stephen M. Carmel, U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (TX-27) and leaders from Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi to kick off a new partnership focused on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications. By testing the latest… Read More

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Awards $34 million for Maumee River Dredging Restoration Project

OH, United States

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority was awarded more than $34 million for a project to help restore the Maumee River. The project focuses on removing contaminated sediment from an area near downtown Toledo. It will also help improve water quality and restore aquatic habitat, and advance the revitalization of Toledo’s most valuable asset:… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Grants Federal Permit for Louisiana International Terminal, Authorizing Construction of America’s Next Great Deepwater Port

LA, United States

By Kimberly Curth NEW ORLEANS— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation’s only new greenfield container port currently under development — a project positioned to redefine Gulf Coast trade capacity, strengthen the U.S. supply chain, and accelerate American… Read More

SC Ports taps Patrick McCrory as Chief Operating Officer

SC, United States

CHARLESTON, SC — AUG. 18, 2026 — South Carolina Ports is excited to announce Patrick McCrory as its new Chief Operating Officer as it works to be the preferred Southeast port for customers wanting reliability and speed for their supply chains. McCrory will lead SC Ports’ more than 500-person operations team, who are responsible for… Read More

Port of Los Angeles Posts Second-Best July On Record, Cargo Volume Remains Strong

CA, United States

Aug. 18, 2026 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, making it the second-busiest July in the Port’s history. The strong performance continued a stretch of historically high cargo volume at the nation’s busiest port. “After topping 1 million container units in June, we nearly reached that mark again in… Read More

Konecranes to Supply 34 Electric Cranes to APM Terminals Elizabeth

NJ, United States

APM Terminals Elizabeth has signed an agreement with Konecranes to optimize terminal operations with electric rubber-tyred gantry (E-RTG) cranes, as part of a broader modernization program at the Port of New York-New Jersey. The agreement includes 34 units, with an option for six additional ones. The order was registered in the second quarter of 2026, and deliveries are expected to… Read More

Montreal starts marine works at Contrecœur terminal

Canada

Montreal Port Authority has started in-water construction at the long-planned Contrecœur container terminal, moving the expansion project from preparatory work into its main marine construction phase. Initial work centres on a stone working jetty. Steel casing piles are due to start arriving on August 17, with wharf construction scheduled to begin this autumn and dredging… Read More

Meaford Harbour To Undergo Dredging

Canada

By Spencer Byers Meaford Harbour will undergo dredging beginning Aug. 17 and running until mid-October. Dredging is required because material builds up on the harbour bottom over time, making parts of the harbour shallower. Removing this material will improve safe boating access and support harbour operations. In-water dredging can only occur during an approved environmental… Read More

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