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Dive Brief: The state of California awarded several ports millions of dollars in grants to improve the movements of goods in supply chains, according to multiple port press releases in July. The Port of Oakland received $119 million, the Port of Long Beach $383 million and the Port of Los Angeles a total of $233… Read More
Three new neo-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes arrived at Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal on Thursday following a 72-day voyage on the Zhen Hua 29, a specialized heavy-load carrier vessel. The ZPMC cranes, which were produced in Shanghai, traveled nearly 16,000 nautical miles to reach Houston. These particular cranes are 158 feet tall under the spreader… Read More
The Port of New Orleans approved design and engineering plans for a proposed $1.8 billion container terminal in the city’s eastern suburbs. Source
The Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved $8 million worth of design and engineering contracts for the Louisiana International Terminal. The project continues to progress through the federal permitting process. “Contracts awarded today will provide cost estimating, geotechnical services, and will design rail access to the terminal, earthwork and ground improvement, and a… Read More
Swire Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative shipping and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of SSA Terminals as its container terminal operator for the ports of Seattle, Long Beach, and Oakland. The multi-year agreement complements Swire Shipping’s continued investment into the North American market, enhancing the capabilities of its recently… Read More
On July 28, the Port of South Louisiana (PortSL) announced that it has concluded its due diligence of its proposed acquisition of Avondale Global Gateway from terminal operator T. Parker Host, which moved its headquarters from Virginia to Jefferson Parish earlier this year. In January, PortSL announced plans to buy the former Avondale shipyard site… Read More
Port Houston is setting a new course for the future with the relocation of its administrative office to the vibrant East River mixed-use development in the heart of the historic Fifth Ward. Port Houston announced the move reflects its commitment to its roots and underscores its integral role in fostering growth and prosperity of the… Read More
The Georgia Ports Authority handled 5.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units in its 2023 fiscal year ending June 30, down 6.7% from fiscal year 2022 but higher than the 5.3 million TEUs moved in 2021 and the 4.5 million TEUs moved in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. Of that total, GPA handled 1.13 million TEUs in… Read More
Georgia‘s seaports had their second-busiest year in fiscal 2023 despite a decline in the volume of consumer goods moving across their docks as retailers with full inventories cut back their orders, officials said Tuesday. The Georgia Ports Authority reported that the Port of Savannah handled 5.4 million container units of imports and exports in the… Read More
During the June 8 Regular Port Commission Meeting, the commissioners elected Ravi Singhania as Chairman of the Port Commission. The other officers are Rob Giesecke, Vice Chairman; Barbara Fratila, Secretary; and Kim Kincannon, Assistant Secretary. Also serving on the Port Commission are Rudy Santos and Dan Croft. Ravi Singhania has served on the Port Commission… Read More
The target will cover Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which includes direct emissions from the port’s buildings and vehicles, and the electricity purchased for port facilities. However, it does not cover Scope 3 emissions – the largest source of greenhouse gases. This category includes emissions from the third-party sources, such as cargo ships, drayage… Read More
July 18 (Reuters) – Dock workers at ports along Canada’s Pacific coast rejected on Tuesday a tentative four-year wage deal agreed with their employers last week and returned to the picket line, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) said. The ILWU represents about 7,500 dock workers, who walked off the job on July 1… Read More
SAN DIEGO — The Port of San Diego has appointed an acting president and chief executive who will lead the port during the internal investigation of current CEO, Joe Stuyvesant. Randa Coniglio was named acting president and CEO by the Board of Port Commissioners during a closed session on Friday. “With careful consideration, Randa Coniglio has… Read More
South Carolina Ports finished the fiscal year 2023 with steady container volumes and stellar activity at its rail-served inland ports. In fiscal year 2023, SC Ports handled nearly 2.6 million TEUs and 1.4 million pier containers. While this is down about 10% from fiscal year 2022 — when pandemic spending spurred an unprecedented cargo boom… Read More
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin has been named a 2023 Rainmaker by DC Velocity. This prestigious accolade is awarded to logistics professionals with outstanding achievements and who make significant contributions to the supply chain. Melvin was recognized for her impressive career at SC Ports, the 8th largest U.S. container port. She leads… Read More