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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
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) has announced plans to expand its RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) operations at the North Charleston Terminal. This decision was approved by the SC Ports Board on May 15, 2026, and represents the first step in preparing the former paper mill site for port operations. Support for the automotive industry SC… Read More
By Stas Margaronis Continued dredging issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) practices have frustrated the Port of Stockton’s ability to reach its legally mandated 35-foot draft undermining waterborne transport volumes of import and export cargoes, according to Kirk DeJesus, Executive Director, Port of Stockton. Resolving these challenges will increase cargo volumes and… Read More
The Port of Redwood City today shared that $7.35 million will be invested in its dredging and maintenance efforts through the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers fiscal year 2026 work plan. The funds were secured with support from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla to supplement the annual federal dredging of the Port’s channel. Dredging is the… Read More
The Port of Richmond has been awarded $11.22 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program to support rehabilitation work at Berth 7 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The funding, administered by the Maritime Administration, will help advance the Port’s Dock Restoration for Improved Vehicle Entry (DRIVE) Project, which is focused on restoring and modernizing… Read More
Port of Long Beach (POLB) on May 15 unveiled a Cyber Defense Operations Center that it described as “dedicated to defending one of America’s busiest seaports against cyberattacks that could disrupt global goods movement.” At the same time, it reported April cargo data, noting that “global market pressures and rising fuel costs continue to reshape the… Read More
By Mike Schuler Georgia Ports Authority reported a 2.5% decline in container volumes through April as softer market conditions and last year’s tariff-driven front-loading weighed on comparisons. The Port of Savannah handled approximately 4.7 million TEUs during the fiscal year to date, down 118,422 TEUs from the same period last year. In April, Savannah moved 443,650 TEUs,… Read More
RESTON, Va. – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) announced it will lead waterside design, permitting and construction services for a cruise terminal facility at the Port of Philadelphia’s Hog Island location. The $552 million market cap engineering firm currently trades below its InvestingPro Fair Value, appearing on the platform’s most undervalued stocks list. The engineering services firm will oversee approximately $22… Read More
Montreal, May 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a… Read More
By Hayes Gardner It remains unclear when the new Francis Scott Key Bridge will be completed, but one timeline element is now known: Maryland officials want to have new builders on board by summer 2027. Maryland ditched its original builder, Kiewit, last month — a move that federal and state officials said was in the best… Read More
By Noel Budeguer A project of R$ 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
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
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
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