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On Jan. 1, the Port of Virginia announced it had achieved its goal of being powered by 100 percent Clean Energy, eight years ahead of schedule. The announcement makes the port the first one on the East Coast to power all of its terminals from clean energy sources. And the achievement eight years ahead of… Read More
Chinese state-owned shipping firm COSCO has become the latest company to suspend its routes to Israel through the Red Sea due to the threat of Houthi attacks, it has been reported. The Yemen-based Houthis have launched a series of anti-ship ballistic missiles towards Red Sea shipping lanes which they say is in response to Israel’s military offensive… Read More
HSBC Global Research is warning that the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea could lead to congestion at ports due to uncertain vessel schedules and equipment shortages triggered by the displacement of empty containers. These challenges could be further exacerbated by the approaching Chinese/Lunar New Year. If the crisis remains unresolved in the coming weeks,… Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced a survey designed to identify the port cargo handling needs nationwide over the next five to 10 years. The survey, Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and Other Port Infrastructure Items, will be of port authorities and marine terminal operators. Interviews will be… Read More
Port of Shanghai, located in China with an area of 88,832 acres, holds the title of the biggest port in the world. Check the list of top-10 biggest ports in the world The world’s oceans have long been the lifeblood of global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and connecting nations. Ports play a crucial… Read More
With the holiday season over, the volume of inbound cargo at the nation’s major container ports is projected to gradually slow down in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. Meanwhile, the report suggests that cargo disruptions caused by recent Red Sea attacks could primarily… Read More
Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon is nearing completion of $1.2 million in infrastructure improvement projects launched in 2023. These projects represent the largest annual capital investment at the Mount Vernon port since 2020 and nearly twice the combined total investments of 2021 and 2022. The final project budgeted in 2023 for Mount Vernon is a double-track… Read More
This one-day workshop will identify beneficial use priorities for dredged material from the Port of Duluth-Superior from 2025 to 2035 using the Dredged Material Decision Tool (DMDT) developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Dredging is the removal of sediment and debris that have gradually filled the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors, and other… Read More
During the last half-century, logistics – receiving, storing and transporting goods – became a dominant segment of Southern California’s economy. As Asia – particularly China – evolved into a manufacturing colossus, the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw an eruption of ship traffic, and the region’s interior sprouted a massive collection of… Read More
The Port of Virginia is the first major U.S. East Coast port to power its entire operation using 100 percent clean electricity. As stated, the port aims to become carbon-neutral by 2040 and has achieved this milestone eight years ahead of its original 2032 goal. The use of clean electricity reduces carbon emissions by 45… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles announces the appointment of Chris Brown to Chief Harbor Engineer, the lead position overseeing the Port’s Engineering Division. Brown replaces Dina Aryan-Zahlan, who was recently promoted to Deputy Executive Director of Development at America’s busiest port. As Chief Harbor Engineer, Brown will lead the planning, development and design of infrastructure… Read More
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