LONG BEACH, Calif. (KGTV) — The trade war initiated by President Trump is already having real impacts on Americans, from potential price increases on everyday consumer goods to a significant slowdown at the nation’s busiest ports. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, located about 25 miles south of downtown LA, are reporting cargo… Read More
As geopolitical tensions, environmental goals, and infrastructure investments continue to reshape the maritime sector, May 2025 delivered no shortage of headline-grabbing developments. May 2025 was a dynamic month for ports and shipping, featuring key progress in decarbonisation, technological innovation, and trade development amid ongoing geopolitical and operational challenges. Here are three key topics that captured significant attention in the ports and shipping industry in… Read More
Port Canaveral is investing $500 million during the next five years to upgrade and enhance all aspects of its operations. Unveiled May 1 and titled Port Canaveral Advantage, the comprehensive plan aims to improve the Port’s cruise, cargo and recreational facilities. “Port Canaveral has been a driving force for the Central Florida economy for over… Read More
This decision effectively invalidates most of the administration’s tariff orders issued since February, including those targeting imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. According to Reuters, the court’s ruling was prompted by lawsuits from small businesses and a coalition of US states, which argued that the tariffs would create significant financial burdens. The decision has been welcomed by financial markets, with US stock futures rising and major tech stocks,… Read More
The Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass Project has been named one of the nation’s “Best Restored Beaches” by The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) in their annual awards designed to raise awareness of restored beaches’ significant value to local communities. The Canaveral Sand Bypass Project combined with the Brevard County North Reach Shore Protection… Read More
Thanks to support by congressmen Randy Weber, Mike Collins and many Port of Galveston partners, Galveston Harbor has received critical maintenance dredging funding for Fiscal Year 2025. Congressman Weber announced recently that Congress approved $47,975,000 in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers budget for Galveston Harbor and the entrance channel to Galveston Bay. This may… Read More
The Port of Corpus Christi hosted federal, state and local leaders at a historic event celebrating the forthcoming completion of a milestone national infrastructure project, which increased the depth of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to 54 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). The unprecedented four-phase Channel Improvement Project (CIP) was conceived more than three… Read More
Today the Dredge Oregon launched its annual season on the Columbia River. From now until around December, the crew of the Dredge Oregon will perform work that’s crucial to thousands of local businesses and jobs in the region—but is out of sight and mind for most Oregonians. To ensure the river is deep and wide… Read More
Ports of Indiana has welcomed a delegation led by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on a trade mission exploring economic opportunities and new container shipments between the US Midwest and European markets. The day’s events included a tour of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the future site of the port’s first ocean container terminal, and the port’s steel processing facilities, followed… Read More
Maryland could be facing billions of dollars in new lawsuits related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March 2024. Six construction workers were killed after the cargo ship Dali collided with the bridge. According to The Washington Post, more than 20 entities have filed notice to sue the state. Those announcing their intent… Read More
Ted Cruz and Ben Ray Lujan’s legislation would expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry along US borders Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forth legislation amending the International Bridge Act of 1972 that would expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. The bipartisan bill from… Read More
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates. Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which… Read More
US ports are again coming into focus as cargo orders ramp up, following the 14 May pause in 145% import tariffs on Chinese goods. The reduction in tariffs from 145% to 30% on imports from China is expected to give rise to a wave of demand that could once again swamp US main ports and inland logistics…. Read More
LOS ANGELES—Ruben Diaz typically hauls two container loads of goods a day in a rented big rig between Southern California’s sprawling ports and warehouses dozens of miles away. “I’m just surviving, but I am not going to make it,” he said. President Trump’s tariffs, especially the high fees on Chinese goods, have crippled the flow… Read More
See how it’s making a difference for local businesses and communities in the Lowcountry. South Carolina Ports isn’t just moving cargo — it’s driving our entire state forward, creating billions in economic impact and hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs. Each year, SC Ports pumps $87 billion into our state’s economy, including $10.7 billion right here… Read More