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Greensea IQ’s EverClean Expands to Port of New York and New Jersey, Bringing Proactive Hull Cleaning to Major Container Shipping Hub

NJ, United States

Greensea IQ announced today the expansion of its EverClean hull cleaning service to the Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest port complex on the U.S. East Coast and the second-busiest container port in the country. With operations now based in Monroe Township, NJ, EverClean is well positioned to serve the region’s extensive… Read More

Charleston Port Grows Cargo & Rail Volume in Fiscal 2025

SC, United States

SC Ports handled 2.6 million TEUs in fiscal year 2025, a 3% increase over 2024 Inland Port Greer saw nearly 10% more rail moves, surpassing 200,000 Inland Port Dillon moved 33,838 containers by rail Expansion plans include new berth and rail yard to boost future capacity Despite fluctuating tariff introductions in the beginning of the year, the South Carolina Ports Authority… Read More

Port of LA executive director on tariffs, green initiatives and Vincent Thomas Bridge’s future

CA, United States

President Donald Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners is less than two weeks away. The tariff uncertainty is having a local impact at the Port of Los Angeles. Last month, the port had its busiest June ever, with an 8% increase in container traffic from the same month last year…. Read More

Trump’s trade war taking biggest toll on nation’s smaller, secondary ports from California to Gulf Coast

United States

Secondary and smaller ports across the U.S. are processing less trade as shippers readjust supply chains against the latest tariff deadlines. Ports of Oakland, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Panama City, Florida, are among those “getting sandwiched out of port calls as more shippers decide to unload their freight in the larger ports,” said Paul Brashier,… Read More

SC Ports reports FY25 volume growth, record rail moves

SC, United States

South Carolina Ports finished fiscal-year 2025 on June 30 with “record” rail moves and steady container volume growth, port officials said yesterday. The ports handled 2.6 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in FY2025, up 3% from 2024. Goods moved via rail between the Port of Charleston and SC Ports’ two rail-served inland ports Greer and Dillon… Read More

Tariffs, trade tensions dominate global shipping first half of 2025, states report

World ,

New U.S. tariffs and escalating global trade tensions have reshaped vessel markets in the first half of 2025, curbing investment in some sectors while accelerating strategic orders in others, according to the Half-Year Market Report by Veson Nautical, provider of maritime freight management solutions and data intelligence. The report states that U.S. trade policy changes… Read More

Louisiana Gateway Port Releases Economic Impact Report

LA, United States

BELLE CHASSE, La., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Louisiana Gateway Port (LGP), is pleased to release its report, “Economic Impacts of the Louisiana Gateway Port Tenants on the Regional and State Economies.” This comprehensive analysis highlights LGP’s significant contributions to economic output, job creation, and global trade connectivity. As a modern multimodal gateway for trade, LGP… Read More

Port Houston Surpasses 2 Million TEUs in June

TX, United States

Port Houston has passed a major throughput milestone, handling over 2.1 million TEUs by the end of June—even as monthly container volumes took a slight dip. June container traffic reached 331,864 TEUs, a modest 2% decrease compared to the same month in 2024. But despite that, year-to-date volumes rose 3%, totaling 2,169,677 TEUs handled across… Read More

JAXPORT serves as first U.S. Southeast port of call following Premier Alliance service change

FL, United States

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) now serves as the first Southeast U.S. port of call in the Premier Alliance’s East Coast 3 (EC3) container service, which directly connects Jacksonville with ports in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Operated weekly by Ocean Network Express, HMM and Yang Ming, the revised service reduces transit times from… Read More

Bipartisan legislation to protect ports and fund inspections facilities reintroduced

United States

Today, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) commends U.S. Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) on the reintroduction of the CBP Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy (SPACE) Act, legislation to address overreach by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at our nation’s ports by establishing a fair, transparent, and sustainable funding… Read More

State will double Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry channel dredging after grounding

TX, United States

The Texas Department of Transportation has plans to double its dredging efforts in the channel between the Galveston Port-Bolivar Ferry landings after the vessel Robert Lanier ran aground and got stuck on a sand bar. The ferry grounded on silt at the bottom of the channel May 25 as it was leaving Bolivar Peninsula on… Read More

Port of Long Beach marks 20 years of green milestones

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach has released its latest Green Port Progress Report, marking two decades of environmental leadership and outlining its ambitious path toward zero-emission operations. This report highlights the evolution of the Port since its adoption of the groundbreaking Green Port Policy in 2005. Over the years, Long Beach has positioned itself as… Read More

Port of Oakland Board approves Final EIR for Turning Basins Widening Project

CA, United States

Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2025: The Turning Basins Widening Project has reached another important milestone, as the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approved advancement of the project at its meeting last Thursday. The planned Turning Basins Widening Project involves widening both the Inner and Outer Harbor… Read More

Tariff ‘Whipsaw Effect’ Boosts June Cargo to New Record at Port of Los Angeles

CA, United States

LOS ANGELES – July 14, 2025 – The Port of Los Angeles handled 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, 8% more than last year. It was the busiest June in the 117-year history of the Port of Los Angeles. “Some importers are bringing in year-end holiday cargo now ahead of potential higher tariffs later in… Read More

ITS Announces $365M Terminal Expansion At Port Of Long Beach

CA, United States

The project, set to begin in July 2025 and finish by December 2028, will be delivered by the Dutra / Griffith Company Joint Venture, with a strong focus on using American materials and local labour. Once completed, the expanded ITS terminal will increase cargo-handling capacity by up to 50 per cent, positioning ITS for long-term growth at one of… Read More

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