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The Port of Los Angeles has named Melanie Roberts as its new Human Resources Director. In her new role, Roberts will oversee City employment operations for the Port’s nearly 1,000 employees. “We’re thrilled to have Melanie join our team at the Port of Los Angeles,” said the Port’s Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration… Read More
Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña joins JAXPORT’s Commercial team as the Director of Cargo Sales for Latin America. In this newly created position, he is responsible for strengthening commercial ties between Jacksonville and containerized cargo customers in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. He also focuses on cultivating strong relationships and delivering high-level service… Read More
The Port of Seattle is closing in on its efforts to become the “Greenest Port in North America”. They are doing this by using a “shore power” system, which keeps the ships from using diesel while in port, and instead, plugging into the Seattle City Light grid. Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins tells us… Read More
Whether you make it at home or purchase it from your favorite coffee shop, your morning cup (or cups) of Joe is getting more expensive. Tariffs — along with weather disturbances — have resulted in a 14.6 percent to 14.8 percent year-over-year increase in coffee prices through July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor… Read More
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Kiewit Corporation, the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for pre-construction services for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Site Development and Wharf & Ramps Projects, recently hosted two outreach events to connect with local, small, and disadvantaged businesses interested in upcoming contract opportunities. Nearly 400 individuals registered for… Read More
Often near urban centers, ports are ideal locations for smart, resilient, and sustainable transportation and clean energy infrastructure The global supply chain, a complex web of ships, trucks, and rail, is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this change are the world’s major ports, which are evolving from simple cargo transfer points into… Read More
Cargo volumes for South Carolina’s ports, including imports and exports for the past 13 months. Statistics are measured in TEU, meaning 20-foot equivalent unit. It refers to the size of a standard shipping container, which is roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. While Port of Charleston is the largest, South Carolina Ports Authority… Read More
Port Houston has selected Incat Crowther’s U.S. office to design a new hybrid-electric tour vessel that will replace the nearly 70-year-old M/V Sam Houston. According to the company’s release, the aluminum catamaran will be built by Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, Louisiana. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025, with… Read More
NEW ORLEANS —The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced the appointment of Chris Gilmore as Chief Engineering Officer, effective immediately. Gilmore previously held the role of Vice President of Engineering & Program Management at Port NOLA where he was instrumental in advancing major infrastructure initiatives and has served as the project leader for… Read More
The Mobile Chamber said that the expansion project creates 85 new jobs, adding to Master Boat’s skilled workforce of more than 300 employees and contributing to Mobile County’s strength in shipbuilding and maritime services. “This investment is about more than just expanding our ability to build more high-quality vessels. It underscores our commitment to increasing American shipbuilding… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority has announced the retirement of John Driscoll, the authority’s director and CEO since 2020. At a Tuesday meeting, Port Authority board members approved three related resolutions authorizing a separation agreement, appointing an interim director and authorizing a contract for an executive recruitment effort. Board Chair Zeke Smith said he wanted to… Read More
July was a standout month for Port Houston’s public terminals, with double-digit growth in key sectors that pushed year-to-date totals to new heights. Container volumes for July were up a remarkable 21% compared to July 2024, reaching 392,829 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). This is one of the Port’s strongest single-month performances on record. Throughout this… Read More
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Ports CEO Barbara Melvin is set to receive over $800,000 in severance pay following her abrupt resignation last week. Port officials confirmed Monday that Melvin’s contract had five years remaining and she will receive $822,780 in severance pay following her resignation. A $100,000 contribution will be made to her… Read More
Leatherman Rail Facility to handle 1M rail lifts annually by 2026 Leatherman Terminal expansion adds 1,600 feet of wharf and 6 cranes MSC adds Albatros and Dragon weekly services to Charleston Inland ports Greer and Dillon set records for rail moves in July Following a 2025 fiscal year of 2.6 million TEUs, SC Ports is currently well into construction for… Read More
The $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel plant that’s set to rise in Ascension Parish is a key project for Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration. And to make it work, Hyundai and state officials have long known they would need a new port facility to bring raw materials in and send finished goods out to the Korean automaker’s… Read More