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During her second State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin showcased how SC Ports is a powerhouse port, serving as a powerful alternative gateway for cargo owners seeking a well-run port in the thriving Southeast market. With more than $3 billion invested into port infrastructure, SC Ports is perfectly… Read More
The Secretariat of Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Latin American Delegation of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), recognize the importance of a competitive port industry for the region’s economic and social development. The AAPA-CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence was launched in 2021 to… Read More
Pollution at California’s ports has been a long-standing topic of controversy, with charges that it is negatively affecting the health of those who live nearby. But new rules announced in mid-October are getting tougher on one source of emissions that has so far been ignored. At the Port of Oakland, the concerns over pollution have… Read More
Southern California’s ports are continuing to build back their volumes from the low point of early 2023 while reporting that they expect the increases to continue into the end of the year based on the strength of the American consumer. Both Los Angeles and Long Beach are beginning to string together a series of months… Read More
The South Carolina Ports Authority has a $9.7 billion economic impact on the Pee Dee Region and supports 1 in 12 of the region’s jobs, according to a new study. The findings of the 2023 S.C. Ports Economic Impact Study were presented by its author, Joseph Von Nessen, a research economist and professor with the… Read More
Container flow in September sagged in Houston, while the global demand for crude oil continued to fuel exports through Corpus Christi, Texas. The Port of New Orleans reported plastic resins, chemicals and coffee as its top containerized cargo during the month. Port Houston’s monthly container flows slip in September Port Houston handled 325,588 twenty-foot equivalent units… Read More
Seasonal workers who maintain the navigation channels in the Columbia River for the Port of Portland approved a new contract that provides a pay bump of 15% to 21% over the next four years. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701 represents the unit of about 50 workers in the port’s dredge operations. Their new… Read More
Port of Oakland leaders joined the Port Decarbonization & Green Shipping Corridor Symposium today to discuss the important work being done to reduce greenhouse gas footprints globally and locally. Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan addressed port industry colleagues on the latest projects being implemented at Oakland to significantly cut carbon emissions from port… Read More
California’s ports are operating at something of a disadvantage when it comes to governance by political leaders, particularly regarding current environmental legislation. That’s the view of John McLaurin, outgoing president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, in an address presented before the Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach this morning. “The work of the supply… Read More
Stephen Edwards, CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), is of the firm belief that new trade lanes are opening through the Suez Canal for his facility. Edwards’ remarks came in a conversation with Cargomatic Chief Spokesperson and SVP of Industry Relations Weston LaBar during the recent International Trade Symposium held by the Virginia… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has achieved its busiest September on record, moving a total of 829,429 TEU. Port’s representatives said this achievement can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including heightened consumer demand for holiday-related products, a recently ratified labour agreement between dockworkers and management, and ongoing efforts to highlight the port’s business… Read More
Join Jeremy Osterberger as he interviews Charlie Jenkins, Port Houston’s Chief Channel Infrastructure Officer, discussing the impressive progress of Project 11 and the port’s future expansion.
The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month. As supply chain managers seek to understand demand trends, port volumes are a helpful indicator. Maritime gateways handled 40% of international freight value in 2022, according to the Department… Read More
Most significant ports worldwide have, at one time or another, undertaken extra dredging efforts, commonly known as capital dredging. This process is carried out to extend and deepen access channels, establish turning basins, and achieve the desired water depths within their marina facilities. Dredging is crucial to preserving navigable waterways, access to ports, and other… Read More
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Oct. 17, 2023 – The Port of Los Angeles has promoted Cecilia Moreno, a veteran employee of the Harbor Department, to be its new Community Relations Director. Moreno will oversee the Port’s community relations team, special events, administration of the department’s Community Investment Grants program, as well as managing the Port’s… Read More