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An amended bill headed to the governor’s desk would severely restrict dredging in an area near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The plan to create a cruise ship port near the Sunshine Skyway may be sunk after the Florida House unanimously passed legislation limiting dredging needed by larger ships. Bradenton Sen. Jim Boyd’s bill passed the Senate last… Read More
BROWNSVILLE, Texas —The Port of Brownsville today held a press conference at its administrative office to announce the America First Refining project, which will be the first new U.S. Gulf Coast oil refinery in nearly 50 years. The project announcement was first shared by President Donald J. Trump on Mar. 10, on social media. The refinery,… Read More
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority wants to deepen the navigation channel at Burrard Inlet to allow tankers going through it to carry more oil. The proposal has prompted environmental concerns, but Charlotte Olson with the port authority said dredging the inlet could boost trade. Connect with CBC British Columbia online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc Source
The Port of Vancouver handled record cargo volumes last year including exports, as terminals and supply chain partners enabled Canadian businesses to connect with overseas customers and grew access to non-U.S. markets in support of national trade priorities. Exports of grain, crude oil and potash led the way—all hitting record levels—while containerized and auto trade… Read More
Port Freeport marked a significant infrastructure milestone Thursday, February 26, with a ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of multiple infrastructure projects supporting the continued expansion and connectivity of the Velasco Container Terminal, including Storage Area 5, the Terminal Access Project, and East 5th Street Reconstruction and Truck Queuing Project. The projects, partially funded through the Maritime… Read More
By Neesha Salian The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said it plans to deploy a maritime reinsurance programme covering up to $20bn in potential losses to help restore confidence in shipping in the Gulf region amid ongoing tensions involving Iran. The plan, approved by US President Donald Trump, and announced jointly with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to… Read More
By Bridget Dean, Associate Editor The Virginia Port Authority’s (VPA) late February completion of dredging work in Norfolk Harbor was more than just routine depth maintenance: It cleared the way for two-way traffic of fully loaded Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) and puts the authority on track to complete its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program (GIP) by the end of 2027. Once final depth soundings are completed in the coming weeks to ensure accuracy, the VPA’s two container terminals… Read More
Commission advances projects that expand capacity and reinforce a future‑ready infrastructure Houston – On Thursday, February 19, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by welcoming Michel Bechtel to the Port Commission and also recognizing the succession of former Commissioner Stephen… Read More
By Rhonda Waterhouse The proposal to deepen the Cape Fear River is a massive project, with a pricetag of over $1.3 billion dollars and a lot of moving parts. Recently, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality formally objected to the plan, leaving the fate of the project uncertain. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Read More
By Sam Meredith Oil supertanker costs in the Middle East climbed to their highest level on record as conflict between the U.S. and Iran disrupts shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Major marine war risk providers have started to scrap cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf as the fallout from a sudden security shock hobbles… Read More
TORONTO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (POABI) have signed a new agreement to enable opportunities for trade, collaboration, investment and long-term partnership between Canada’s Port of Churchill and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s largest and most diversified ports. The agreement establishes a framework… Read More
London-based war risk underwriters are set to determine on Monday the revised high-risk boundaries and additional premiums for vessels transiting the Middle East after US-led strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Nearly 20% of the world’s crude oil flows through this narrow waterway, making the disruption a major… Read More
By Jack Dutton A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards official on Monday increased threats to vessels seeking to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, further heightening risks to supply chains and maritime security in the crucial waterway. Brig. Gen. Sardar Ebrahim Jabbari told Iranian media Monday that “anyone who wants to pass, our self-sacrificing heroes in the IRGC… Read More
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has unveiled plans to invest $250 million in a major terminal expansion aimed at boosting container capacity, improving cargo efficiency and supporting long-term trade growth. The investment will focus on berth enhancements, yard expansion and the acquisition of additional cargo-handling equipment at the port’s primary container facilities. Officials said the project is… Read More
On February 17, the Oregon Senate approved Governor Kotek’s appointment of Michael Jordan to the Port of Portland Commission. Jordan, a lifelong Oregonian, has dedicated more than 40 years of his career in service to the public in elected and executive appointments at city, county, regional and state governments. His work frequently focused on establishing… Read More