U.S President Joe Biden has signed into law a clarification of the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) that will ensure projects supporting commercial fishing operations can access funding under that program. The PIDP is a federal program that provides grants to port authorities, states, and local governments for port-related infrastructure projects; however, vague language left… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Forbes magazine just released its list of the nation’s top 10 fastest-growing U.S. ports over the last decade, and the Alabama Port Authority ranked second. The report also noted that the Port saw its trade more than double in the past decade. Source
The superbusy Port of Virginia is celebrating the achievement of 100% clean energy, helping to cement its self proclaimed title as “America’s Most Modern Gateway.” The milestone comes eight years ahead of schedule, which just goes to show that decarbonization is not such a tough nut to crack after all. That depends what you mean… Read More
Both of Los Angeles County’s container ports saw gains in November that support their claims of shippers continuing to recalibrate to move their cargo here in light of the labor agreements this summer. The Port of Los Angeles moved 763,262 TEUs – the acronym for twenty-foot equivalent units, the industry measurement for cargo container shipment – of… Read More
Jonathan Daniels, who has led Port Everglades as CEO and port director since summer 2020, is moving to the top role at the Port of Baltimore. He is set to become executive director of the Maryland Port Administration and the Port of Baltimore Feb. 5. Brian Miller, deputy executive director for operations and logistics, has… Read More
PortMiami, the “Cruise Capital of the World,” welcomed 7,299,294 passengers and reported a new record-breaking year in cruise activity for Fiscal Year 2023, which started Oct. 1, 2022 and ended Sept. 30, 2023. The port experienced a 6.97 percent increase in cruise passenger totals compared to its previous record of 6,823,816 passengers in Fiscal Year… Read More
The nation’s port leaders are optimistic that 2024 will be good for container operators as billions in federal, state and private construction money pour into the facilities, and major projects — some already underway — allow them to chart their paths for the future. “There is unprecedented federal investment in the nation’s ports, about $18… Read More
An economy that is returning to more balanced spending between goods and services was reflected in mixed November results across the nation’s ports, as container volumes stabilized even as shippers moved goods in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season. Amid these shifts, many facilities are investing in upgrades for the future. The Port of Los… Read More
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will receive $73.77 million from the federal government to assist in building the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) project, which will provide an efficient gateway for the movement of cargo on the Mississippi River and the inland waterways of the United States, port officials announced last week. The U.S. Department of Transportation has… Read More
Federal transportation officials granted the Putnam County Barge Port hundreds of thousands of dollars county officials said will aid in the efforts to revitalize the facility. The county received $353,500 via the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Grant, and those dollars must be used by 2026, Port Manager Sam Sullivan said in an… Read More
November witnessed a momentous stride for the Port of Baltimore with the allocation of a $47 million grant from the Biden administration. This funding, destined for the genesis of an offshore wind manufacturing hub and the construction of a new berth for rolling cargo, is part of the broader $2.1 billion initiative aimed at revamping… Read More
The United States’ fastest-growing major port over the last decade is the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, an energy-exporting powerhouse, with growth of 238.33% since 2013. Its exporting prowess is so strong, in fact, that it is also one of the 10 worst performing for imports over the last decade, down 63.3%. Corpus Christi is… Read More
The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Vincent DiCosimo, vice president of government affairs at Targa Resources, will assume the position of the chairman of the board on January 1, 2024. DiCosimo has served as first vice chairman on the Port Bureau’s board for the last three… Read More
The Port of Brookings Harbor is wrapping up an important transitional year ahead of major developments, as operators have secured multi-million-dollar funding for a handful of major projects in 2024 and beyond. The port, which has been a cornerstone of the Brookings local economy, continues to be a huge draw for the city. Offering safe… Read More
The Port of New York and New Jersey is digging deeper into what’s needed to handle ultra-large container vessels by funding two studies about dredging its shipping channels to a 55-foot depth. One study would focus specifically on CMA CGM’s New York marine terminal The board of the Port Authority of New York and New… Read More