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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Barbara Melvin delivered her State of the Ports address on Monday. This year’s address shows economic growth to the tune of nearly $87 billion. But the cargo handled by the port was down a slight 10 percent. Melvin said that the decrease allowed the port to… Read More
The MPA welcomes the $150 million allocated to the container terminal project in Contrecœur through the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) announced by Canada’s Transport Minister, Pablo Rodriguez. This financial support from the federal government confirms the strategic importance of the Contrecœur expansion project in view of the anticipated growth in the container sector to… Read More
Port of Columbia County Commissioners voted unanimously at their October 11 meeting to approve two Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) grants the Port received through the Boating Facility and Waterway Access Grant program, which invests the fees and taxes paid by motorized boaters for boating facility improvements. Scappoose Bay Marina offers a public boat launch… Read More
The complexity of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 development can be witnessed in the timeline. As crews this week began dismantling a century-old dock at the site, The Columbian reported, “New pilings should be installed and ready for the construction of the new dock by January 2026.” Fulfilling grand ambition takes time, after all. And the Port… Read More
Marine terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey are on track to increase the number of cranes capable of handling ultra-large container ships by almost half through 2025 as they ready for larger vessels handling cargo from southern and Southeast Asia in the coming years. Ultra-large container ships, sometimes called super-post-Panamax or… Read More
LOS ANGELES— The Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Shanghai announced on Sept. 22 that they would work together to create the first-ever Trans-Pacific green shipping corridor, a shipping route supporting zero-carbon emissions vessels and other emissions-reducing programs. It would be the first-ever green shipping corridor across the Pacific. “This initiative will drive emissions reductions across… Read More
Like a card player with a Royal Flush, Griff Lynch, president and CEO of Georgia Ports Authority, declared the ports “all in” with ambitions to grow the ports from a regional hub into a national gateway for global trade at Thursday’s annual State of the Port address. Lynch described three key shifts positioning the Georgia… Read More
Lowe’s, one of the largest users of The Port of Virginia®, is the recipient of the port’s 2023 Shipper of the Year award. The annual award is presented by the port at the Virginia Maritime Association International Trade Symposium. It recognizes an exceptional shipper that works with the port to make it better for all… Read More
HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” and “Company”), a leading specialty construction and engineering company today announced a significant contract award valued at over $100 million for its Marine and Engineering business. The contract was awarded by Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of… Read More
SAVANNAH ― Just 18 months after crews finished the $1 billion dredging of the Savannah River channel, the Georgia Ports Authority wants to study deepening the shipping lane again. Lauded as one of Georgia’s largest economic development projects, the last deepening helped Savannah become one of the busiest ports in North America. Now, officials say, to remain competitive,… Read More
Cargo volumes at PortMiami fell 9% YoY to 92,139 TEUs in August, as the port continues to experience an on and off trend in volumes, according to the PortMiami cargo development division. “We feel our FY figures will [show a] reduction of about -7% to -8%,” the port operator told Supply Chain Dive in an… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has received the Best West Coast Seaport in North America’s award for the fifth year in a row by Asia Cargo News. The honour was announced during the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards held on 28 September in Singapore. Asia Cargo News hosts and organises the awards ceremony… Read More
South Carolina Ports Initiates the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors Program with Record Participation. In a significant milestone for South Carolina Ports, the organization has inaugurated its 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program with the largest class in its six-year history. With a total of 31 professionals hailing from various corners of the state, this ambitious program offers an exclusive… Read More
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has named Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, Gene Seroka, to its Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC). This group is tasked with providing policy advice on trade, investment, and development issues that significantly impact US state and local governments. The Committee is comprised of experts in general… Read More
Dina Aryan-Zahlan, a veteran Port of Los Angeles engineer and infrastructure development expert, has been named Deputy Executive Director of Development at the nation’s busiest container port. Aryan-Zahlan replaces Antonio Gioiello, who retired earlier this year. “Dina is an inspiring leader and dedicated public servant who consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Port… Read More