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In 2022, the total gross weight of seaborne freight handled in all EU ports was estimated at 3.48 billion tonnes, which was an increase of 0.8% compared with 2021 (3.45 billion tonnes). Pandemic disruptions led to a 7.3% fall in 2020 (compared with 2019), but 2021 (+3.9%) was already a more positive year, with data showing a partial… Read More
The Georgia Ports Authority Board has approved expenditure of $127 million to build the Blue Ridge Connector, an inland rail terminal in Gainesville, Ga., linking Northeast Georgia with the Port of Savannah’s 35 global container ship services. The future facility will open in 2026 and serve a region important for the production of heavy equipment, food… Read More
It’s time for Port Houston’s annual Posada Free Community Resource Fair! For a second straight year, Port Houston will host this seasonal Posada to connect local communities to more than 35 incredible non-profit organizations focused on healthcare, community services, job, and workforce development resources. This year’s 2nd Annual Posada Community Resource Fair takes place in… Read More
The Port of Redwood City says it is currently unable to move vessels fully laden in and out of the Port due to a sediment ‘bump” in its ship channel that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco Division failed to expeditiously address by contracting for sufficient dredging capacity, according to Kristine Zortman,… Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey marked the start of major construction work during a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 29 on the $220 million Port Street Corridor Improvement project, designed to improve access and safety while reducing congestion at Port Newark. Officials say the work will feature a more efficient roadway configuration with a wider… Read More
Container volumes at the Port of Virginia fell 4% year-over-year to 306,574 total TEUs in October. The dip in cargo volumes represents the ninth consecutive month of declining cargo since January when compared YoY. Despite the annual drop, the port saw volumes rise compared to both the previous month and the same month in 2019…. Read More
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed attorney Tom Slater to the Board of Directors of The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT). The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved Slater’s appointment on 28 November. Slater works for the legal company Pajcic & Pajcic, where he specialises in maritime, transportation, and aviation law. He is a board-certified trial attorney… Read More
Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho and Busan Port Authority President & CEO Joon-suk Kang marked 42 years of trade and cooperation by reaffirming their sister port agreement at the 11th Annual Busan International Port Conference on November 28. The Port of Seattle and Port of Busan entered into the original sister port agreement… Read More
Port Houston’s loaded exports are up 10% year-to-date, reaching 1,151,638 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) through October 2023. These exports are primarily resins and chemicals. Port Houston is the top resins port in the nation as well as home to North America’s largest petrochemical cluster. Loaded import volumes at Port Houston in October were down 4%… Read More
(The Center Square) – The Port of Seattle’s newly adopted budget is projected to reach $1 billion in revenue as property tax levies increase by 4.8%. The $1 billion in revenue is a $77 million [8.1%] increase over the port’s 2023 budget. Total operating expenses for 2024 is set at a total of $623.5 million,… Read More
Container freight flows and crude oil shipments declined slightly in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, during October, while container traffic rose at the Port of New Orleans, helped by movements of steel and rubber commodities. Port Houston records cargo declines for third straight month Port Houston saw container cargo volume slip for the third consecutive month…. Read More
Twin Southern California ports Long Beach and Los Angeles reported solid year-over-year increases in cargo container volume in October. The Port of Long Beach notched a 14.7% year-over-year increase, moving 755,150 20-foot-equivalent containers compared with 658,428. “Cargo is rebounding, and we are continuing to collaborate with our industry partners to recapture market share and invest in… Read More
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal experienced a significant increase in the number of containership calls last month, with 129 visits for a 26 percent rise compared to October 2022. The surge in activity comes after the completion of renovations on Berth 1, resulting in all berths being open at the largest single-terminal container… Read More
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 7% year over year to 725,775 TEUs in October, marking the third consecutive month that volumes have increased compared to 2022. From August to October, the San Pedro Bay ports have increased their market share of U.S. containerized imports from Asia to 46% from last year’s… Read More
In an exclusive interview with FTNnews, Rick Cotton, the Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, shares his insights and vision for the future of air travel in the region. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, including pivotal roles in major infrastructure projects and executive positions at NBC Universal, Cotton brings… Read More