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By Liz Carey According to a new survey, U.S. ports need billions in near-term capital investments to maintain their efficiency and global competitiveness. The survey of 25 senior port and terminal executives by the National Association of Waterfront Employers also found there is demand for more than 100 new or replacement ship-to-shore cranes, underscoring the scale… Read More
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) are partnering with newly launched logistics company UTC Transoceanic to bring advanced artificial intelligence and digital rail technology to one of the country’s most important gateways for oversized cargo. The partnership is designed to solve one of… Read More
HOUSTON – Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, today announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations. “Amy brings deep experience in the Texas legislative process and a proven record of building strong working relationships to advance complex policy priorities,” said Port Houston… Read More
HOUSTON — Waterborne tonnage moving in and out of Houston in the first quarter of 2026 reached 65 million short tons, up 12% compared to last year, according to the most recent data. Growth was driven primarily by exports, which at nearly 54 million short tons were up 19% compared to the first quarter of… Read More
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Scott as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, effective June 1, 2026. His appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Scott has more than 30 years’ experience working in ports, including across marine terminals, transportation, logistics and industrial operations. Most… Read More
By Josh Kellems The Port of San Diego recently launched a new online ship schedule, PortControl, allowing the public to view which ships are coming and going from the Port’s cargo and cruise terminals. The Port operates two marine cargo terminals and two cruise terminals year-round with vessels coming and going regularly. The dynamic dashboards in PortControl allow… Read More
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has in a recent statement called on the European Commission to address the unintended consequences of the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector, ahead of the upcoming revision of Directive 2003/87/EC. Ever since the maritime emissions trading system entered into force in January 2024, the… Read More
Waterborne tonnage moving in and out of Houston in the first quarter of 2026 reached 65 million short tons, up 12% compared to last year, according to the most recent data. Growth was driven primarily by exports, which at nearly 54 million short tons were up 19% compared to the first quarter of 2025. Imports… Read More
By Mike Schuler Chile has cleared the way for one of the largest infrastructure projects in its history after regional authorities unanimously approved the environmental permit for the massive “Puerto Exterior” expansion at the Port of San Antonio. The approval by the Valparaiso Region’s Environmental Assessment Commission marks a major milestone for the $4.45 billion… Read More
The Port of Seattle announced that the public comment period is now underway for the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects (NTPs) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Here’s more info from the Port: SEA serves as a gateway for the over 8 million… Read More
By Michael Kunzelman BALTIMORE — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to postpone a trial that is scheduled to start next month for civil claims stemming from the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, rejecting a request for a delay by companies involved in the deadly disaster. U.S. District Judge James Bredar said the civil… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., May 21, 2026 – Crews at Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port has worked multiple trains and trucks at the facility since the opening on May 4, 2026, kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah. “With the start of operations in Gainesville, we’re extending the reach of… Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee in London. The MASS Code aims to support the safe integration of autonomous and remotely operated commercial ships into global shipping. It sets out a comprehensive, goal-based… Read More
Study and dredging work expected to take 8-10 years to complete SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The Georgia Ports Authority formally submitted a letter to fund a study aimed at finding ways to deepen and widen the Savannah River, again. They want the study completed in two years while working alongside the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
Nearly 500 maritime and transportation industry leaders gathered Wednesday evening at Chelsea Piers in New York City for the sold-out 32nd International Maritime Hall of Fame Awards. Hosted by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ), the annual dinner celebrated four distinguished executives whose careers have shaped the future of the… Read More