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There are over 360 commercial ports in the U.S. alone, and more than 800 ports across the globe. Ports serve as pivotal nodes in the United States’ supply chain infrastructure, particularly in their specialized roles of cargo handling and container handling at dedicated container terminals. These functions are crucial for the smooth operation of logistics and manufacturing sectors. Many American… Read More
The West Coast dockworkers union is heading to bankruptcy court to protect its finances as it contends with a lawsuit over job actions. According to The Wall Street Journal, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has filed for chapter 11 protection to halt litigation brought by a former terminal operator at Oregon’s Port of… Read More
Carteret County residents got the chance to ask questions and express concerns Tuesday about announced plans by the N.C. State Ports Authority to construct a new multi-use terminal on Radio Island. The authority and its representatives held a public information event Sept. 26 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. There was no formal presentation… Read More
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin was named 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership. SC Women in Leadership celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic leadership. Melvin received the Leading Woman award for her commitment to working across party lines and working to create more economic opportunities in… Read More
Thirty-one ports in Texas will begin receiving an estimated $240 million in state funds to improve those facilities and bolster the state’s supply chains. The announcement in Austin by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 29 said the Texas Transportation Commission signed off on the spending, which is the first of its kind in the state. The Maritime Infrastructure Program… Read More
Gov. Wes Moore announced this week that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has achieved a new cargo volume record at its state-owned public marine terminals, handling 11.6 million tons of general cargo during the 2023 fiscal year. The milestone surpasses the previous record of 11 million tons set during fiscal year 2019 —… Read More
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation has received two Biden Administration grants totaling $20.4 million to advance transit rail connections in the Baltimore region and promote cleaner operations at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. Both grants were awarded through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure… Read More
Cargo volumes at The Port of Virginia fell 16% YoY to 287,232 TEUs in August, marking the port’s seventh consecutive decline in container shipments when compared to the previous year. “In August 2022 we were still processing the last surges of cargo from the COVID period. So when you look at our current volume numbers… Read More
Cargo volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey fell 21% YoY to 662,740 TEUs in August as the seaport adjusts to lower retail volumes. “Ahead of preparation for the holiday shopping season, U.S. retailers continued to draw from their overstock of inventory that was delivered during the record cargo surge over the… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Tuesday, September 26, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority convened its regular monthly meeting after an August break. During his opening comments, Port Commission Chairman Ric Campo applauded Commissioner Roy Mease, who is stepping down at month end as Port Commissioner representing the City of Pasadena, Texas. Chairman Campo commended… Read More
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation GTEC is a leading developer of innovative solutions in the material handling industry. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing electric industrial vehicles and drive train systems that improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Its goal is to provide high-quality and sustainable solutions for the material handling industry, addressing the need for cleaner and… Read More
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore set a record for cargo volume in its 2023 fiscal year, which ended June 30. The port handled 11.6 million tons of general cargo, topping the previous record of 11 million tons set in fiscal 2019, the year before pandemic-related supply chain issues crimped the international maritime industry…. Read More
The Jacksonville Port Authority board of directors unanimously elected attorney Daniel Bean as chair and voted on additional officers effective Oct. 1, JaxPort announced Sept. 28. Bean is a founding partner at ABL Law and previously was executive partner in the Jacksonville office of Holland & Knight. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and received his… Read More
Indiana’s three ports generate $8.7 billion annually for the state’s economy and support more than 49,000 jobs statewide, according to a new study released by Ports of Indiana. Ports of Indiana commissioned Martin Associates of Lancaster, Pa., one of the world’s leading maritime economic and strategic assessment firms, to study the economic activities generated by… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Tuesday, September 19, the City Council of Pasadena, Texas appointed Mr. Alan A. Robb as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority to serve on behalf of the city beginning October 1, 2023. Current commissioner Roy D. Mease will be stepping down at month end. A respected labor union leader, Mr. Robb… Read More