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Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. Under President Calkins’ leadership, the Port will continue its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic opportunity for the region, building on years of progress toward a cleaner, more equitable future. “2026 is a critical year for our region as… Read More
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released on Friday, Jan. 9 by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “There should… Read More
A ruling expected soon from Panama’s Supreme Court could determine who controls two major ports at either end of the Panama Canal, a decision carrying significant implications for U.S.-China competition and American strategic interests in the region. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the stakes while visiting Panama last April, warning that Chinese-linked companies retain influence over critical infrastructure near… Read More
Miami has taken another step in expanding its cruise infrastructure, with officials breaking ground on the future Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami — a major new facility designed to serve the next generation of cruise ships. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together Daniella Levine Cava, members of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb, and Jason… Read More
This story first appeared in The New Bedford Light. Read the original version here. When the first turbine pieces for Vineyard Wind inched into port in 2023, cranes and union labor stood at the quayside of a nearby terminal, ready and waiting to get to work. In the more than two years since, the project has kept… Read More
The Port of Portland on Thursday officially opened Oregon Container Terminal (OCT), amid hopes that the latest private management agreement will help revive the former Terminal 6 as a competitive option for shippers in Oregon, southwest Washington and Idaho. “Global connections like these give Oregon a competitive edge and help secure our economic future,” said… Read More
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is significantly enhancing its cargo-handling capabilities by adding new, advanced ship-to-shore cranes. This investment is part of a $93 million modernization initiative aimed at improving efficiency in handling growing cargo volumes that support local businesses and economic growth. The new cranes will not only enable faster container movement but also… Read More
By Larry Persily / Wrangell Sentinel The best option for Wrangell would be if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged the downtown harbor basin before the borough spends a $25 million federal grant to install new floats and pilings, but that timeline does not look likely. The Army Corps, which is responsible for the… Read More
The Port of Virginia is close to finishing two major infrastructure projects that will allow it to efficiently handle some of the largest cargo ships in the world. The port plans to finish dredging its channels to 55 feet deep and open a fourth berth for ultra-large container vessels this spring, according to a Tuesday… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — As the Alabama Port Authority looks ahead to 2026, the Port today announced two senior leadership appointments designed to strengthen operational execution and support delivery of its historic capital investment program. Both appointments take effect early in the new year. The appointments enhance the Port’s executive capacity in two critical areas—operations and… Read More
The Port of Virginia® is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026. In February, the port is scheduled to take delivery of the deepest shipping channels on the US East Coast, as the deepening and widening effort… Read More
Galveston Wharves in Texas is investing more than US$100 million to overhaul its breakbulk-handling West Port Cargo Complex, with the project slated for completion in 2026. The phased project, which began in 2024, aims to improve dilapidated waterfront infrastructure, add acreage for cargo handling and extend berthing space, allowing port tenants to move more cargo… Read More
Container facilities at Venezuela’s busiest port were left in a state of serious disrepair by the Maduro regime, a U.S. maritime executive says, as a management group looks to reclaim its investment in terminal operations there. “The ports are key to rebuilding Venezuela,” Louis Sola, former Federal Maritime Commission chairman told FreightWaves. “Those plans will… Read More
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Thursday announced it will award $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across five ports that handle 40% of all of the United States’ containerized imports. The California Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program will fund 10 projects across ports in Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland and… Read More
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) commemorates today 26 years of Panamanian administration, marking a new anniversary since its transfer at noon on December 31, 1999. This historic milestone was a catalyst for national sovereignty and pride and has allowed Panama to demonstrate its capacity to efficiently manage one of the most strategic routes in global… Read More