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Port of Virginia Welcomes Additional Larger Ships

VA, United States

The East Coast port widened its shipping channel, which is set to reduce port stays for container vessels by up to 15%. The Port of Virginia is preparing to improve cargo thanks to a $1.4 billion infrastructure investment that includes a widened shipping channel. The widening of the channel, which is now open, allows a two-way passage… Read More

Port of Savannah Container Volumes Surge in February

GA, United States

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) saw a significant increase in container volumes at the Port of Savannah in February, with 451,670 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) moved. This marks a 14.4 percent rise compared to the same period last year. Contributing to the surge was a 19% increase in loaded import containers and a 10% rise in… Read More

Georgia Ports highlights site selection opportunities

GA, United States

For automakers and their suppliers, other manufacturers and logistics operations, Georgia’s ports are a key factor in the decision to bring jobs to the Peach State. “We’re not talking about only Savannah or Atlanta,” said Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch. “It’s our mission to drive the success of the entire state. A… Read More

Ports of Indiana hires general counsel, promotes director, welcomes returning Mt. Vernon port official

IN, United States

Ports of Indiana has made three key personnel moves to support strategic expansion. The changes included hiring Doug Kowalski as General Counsel, promoting Julie Petree as Director of Project Delivery and welcoming back Kasia Kaffenberger to the Mount Vernon port as Billing and Office Coordinator. “These three individuals will play critical roles as we strive… Read More

A Unified Voice for the Ports

United States

There’s a popular and somewhat humorous saying in the maritime industry, said Shawn Balcomb of the American Association of Port Authorities: “If you’ve seen one port, you’ve seen one port.” Different cargo. Different industries served. Different operational methods. Different topographical and geographical benefits. Different infrastructure. Different intermodal capabilities. The list goes on and on. And… Read More

Virginia opens wider channel; now supports two-way ultra-large container vessel movement

VA, United States

The Port of Virginia’s® wider shipping channel is now open for two-way passage of ultra-large container vessels (ULCV), reducing the amount of time one of the large vessels spends on berth by up to 15 percent. Widening the channel is part of the port’s $1.4 billion strategic infrastructure investment package that focuses on creating efficiency,… Read More

Odfjell Terminals Houston celebrates successful completion of state-of-the-art Bay 13 expansion

TX, United States

Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) announces the successful completion of the construction and commissioning of its Bay 13 at its Houston Terminal (OTH). The expansion project features nine new tanks, with a combined capacity of 32,400 cubic meters (cbm), representing a capacity increase of approximately 9%. Bay 13 showcases OTH’s commitment to offering flexible assets to… Read More

Port in South Carolina invests in rail capacity to boost efficiency and competitiveness

SC, United States

SC Ports is investing in rail capacity throughout the state to efficiently handle goods for South Carolina’s booming economy, with support from state leaders and rail partners. The construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, which is set to become operational in July 2025 in North Charleston, is progressing well. Equipped with six rail-mounted gantry… Read More

Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach updates the port’s innovation center and StandardAero

TX, United States

SAN ANTONIO – Jim Perschbach, the Port San Antonio president and chief executive officer who has led the organization through a period of extensive growth, joined Leading SA on Sunday morning. Perschbach shined a light on the port’s Innovation Tower, which is currently under construction. When completed, Perschbach said the tower will be a new office… Read More

The Port of Virginia expands channels allowing larger vessels passage

VA, United States

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Port of Virginia has now opened a two-way passage allowing ultra-large container vessels to travel through. This will reduce time spent on large vessels by up to 15%. Widening the channel was part of a $1.4B strategic infrastructure investment package. The port is also dredging it and the Norfolk Harbor… Read More

U.S. Ports Embark on $21 Billion Modernization Drive, Baltimore and Alaska Lead With Multimillion Grants

United States

U.S. ports are on the brink of transformation with a significant $21 billion investment aimed at modernizing cargo handling and infrastructure, marking a pivotal shift in how America handles its maritime logistics. Among the cities leading this monumental upgrade is Baltimore, with its Port receiving a $47 million grant to establish an offshore wind manufacturing… Read More

Maritime transport of goods at port level – quarterly data

World ,

Rotterdam was by far the EU port with the highest activity in the second quarter of 2023, with 99 million tonnes of gross weight of goods handled (Figure 1). The second main port was Antwerp-Bruges[1], which handled 62 million tonnes. The third and fourth ports were Hamburg and Amsterdam with 26 and 21 million tonnes,… Read More

Green: Taxpayers’ $3B supplying Clean Ports Program

TX, United States

Federal money comes from the $891 million Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 The Biden administration’s choice for zero-emissions operations in America’s ports was boosted Wednesday with the opening of applications for $3 billion from taxpayers in the Clean Ports Program. Equipment and infrastructure needs can be met that “reduce mobile source emissions at U.S. ports,”… Read More

Port Houston Salutes Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 1, 2024– The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recognized Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot for her work on the commission at its monthly meeting on February 29. Chairman Ric Campo and members of the Port Commission expressed their gratitude for her four years of dedication, invaluable contributions, and service. Former Port Houston… Read More

Port Houston surges to 5th place among U.S. container terminals

TX, United States

Port Houston has leapt from being the number seven container terminal in the country to number five and it is continuing to grow with key exports including plastics and petrochemicals, along with 60% of the polyethylene resins produced in the U.S. Roger Guenther, executive director with Port Houston Authority, told attendees during the recent Greater… Read More

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