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An economy that is returning to more balanced spending between goods and services was reflected in mixed November results across the nation’s ports, as container volumes stabilized even as shippers moved goods in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season. Amid these shifts, many facilities are investing in upgrades for the future. The Port of Los… Read More
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will receive $73.77 million from the federal government to assist in building the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) project, which will provide an efficient gateway for the movement of cargo on the Mississippi River and the inland waterways of the United States, port officials announced last week. The U.S. Department of Transportation has… Read More
Federal transportation officials granted the Putnam County Barge Port hundreds of thousands of dollars county officials said will aid in the efforts to revitalize the facility. The county received $353,500 via the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Grant, and those dollars must be used by 2026, Port Manager Sam Sullivan said in an… Read More
November witnessed a momentous stride for the Port of Baltimore with the allocation of a $47 million grant from the Biden administration. This funding, destined for the genesis of an offshore wind manufacturing hub and the construction of a new berth for rolling cargo, is part of the broader $2.1 billion initiative aimed at revamping… Read More
The United States’ fastest-growing major port over the last decade is the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, an energy-exporting powerhouse, with growth of 238.33% since 2013. Its exporting prowess is so strong, in fact, that it is also one of the 10 worst performing for imports over the last decade, down 63.3%. Corpus Christi is… Read More
The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Vincent DiCosimo, vice president of government affairs at Targa Resources, will assume the position of the chairman of the board on January 1, 2024. DiCosimo has served as first vice chairman on the Port Bureau’s board for the last three… Read More
The Port of Brookings Harbor is wrapping up an important transitional year ahead of major developments, as operators have secured multi-million-dollar funding for a handful of major projects in 2024 and beyond. The port, which has been a cornerstone of the Brookings local economy, continues to be a huge draw for the city. Offering safe… Read More
The Port of New York and New Jersey is digging deeper into what’s needed to handle ultra-large container vessels by funding two studies about dredging its shipping channels to a 55-foot depth. One study would focus specifically on CMA CGM’s New York marine terminal The board of the Port Authority of New York and New… Read More
Ports in both New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas, saw freight flow increases in November as shipments of crude oil and plastics continued to be in demand across the global market. Port Houston saw declines in container volume during the month. Port Houston sees 15% decline in container volume Port Houston saw decreased container volumes in… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2023) – Maritime industry veteran Ian Hirt and senior rail executive Matt Service have joined Ports of Indiana to help develop new cargo and rail projects for the state of Indiana. Hirt will lead targeted cargo development efforts for Ports of Indiana, including establishing new container shipments, and Service will lead rail… Read More
Ports play a crucial role in global trade and transportation by serving as gateways for the movement of goods and facilitating seamless connectivity between various modes of transportation, such as ships, trucks, trains and airplanes. They provide essential infrastructure and services to handle various types of cargo, including bulk commodities, containerized goods and liquid cargo…. Read More
Port Technology International (PTI) has ranked the busiest ports in the United States as part of its ongoing coverage of the world’s top ports. The US has the world’s largest domestic market for products and commerce. Its economic prosperity is largely due to its port activities. TEU performance shifted towards the end of last year… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO (December 18, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into settlements with nine companies or individuals regarding claims of violation of the Clean Air Act. The companies and individuals, all based in California or Hawaii, violated the legal ban on importing into the U.S. any motor vehicle, motor vehicle engine, nonroad… Read More
HOUSTON, December 18, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Tuesday, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met at its last regular monthly meeting of the year. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by highlighting the recent Port Houston visit of Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo. Port Houston marked the occasion by joining with Belgium,… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — Port of New Orleans scored a nearly $74 million grant to move forward with building a new container terminal in St. Bernard parish. Robby Showalter is the president of Save our St. Bernard. He’s voiced his concerns time and time again, saying the location of the terminal is too much for the area…. Read More