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Feb 25 (Reuters) – More than 45,000 U.S. dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association ratified a new six-year contract on Tuesday, formalizing a deal that offers bumper pay hikes and averts any potential disruption until 2030. Terms of the contract, previously agreed upon by the labor union and the United States Maritime Alliance, included… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports as part of its investigation into China’s growing domination of the global shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors. USTR said in a January 16 report on a probe, opens new tab launched during the administration of former President… Read More
Why is 2025 such an important year for shipping decarbonisation? A quick guide to why 2025 is such an important year for shipping decarbonisation. International shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy, transporting more than 80 percent of all goods. However, the same system that the world depends on for efficient transport comes with… Read More
The Port of Richmond proudly announces that Dutra, a leading provider of dredging, marine construction, and aggregate services, has expanded its operations at the port with the lease of Basin 1 at the historic Point Potrero Marine Terminal (PPMT). This expansion marks a significant milestone in the port’s commitment to fostering business growth and supporting… Read More
During Georgia Ports Authority annual ‘State of the Ports’ conference, port officials announced plans for the Talmadge Bridge, the Savannah River and their outlook through 2030 Source
Volumes up 25.4%, exceeding 5-year average for imports and exports The NWSA started the year with strong cargo growth as high vessel schedule reliability, consistent rail service, and new customers contributed to January volumes exceeding the 5-year average. Full international imports increased 34.7%, the eleventh consecutive month of growth and 9.5% above the gateway’s five-year… Read More
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida port leaders continue to point to supply-chain problems in recent years as they push lawmakers to increase transportation infrastructure funding. Appearing before the House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee on Thursday, a panel of port officials pointed to a need for improvements as a hedge against future supply logjams and to offset competition from… Read More
By Noah Hertz Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Lynda Kirker will fill a vacant seat on the St. Augustine Port, Beach and Waterway Authority Board. Kirker, who lives in St. Augustine, is a retired chief financial officer of Flagler Hospital and works as a certified public accountant. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one. Speaking… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has processed 924,245 TEUs in January 2025, the busiest start in the port’s 117-year history, up 8 per cent over the previous year. January 2025 loaded imports totalled 483,831 TEUs, a 9.5 per cent increase over the previous year. Loaded exports came in at 113,271 TEUs, a 10.5 per cent decline from 2024…. Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s Chief Operating Officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a former CEO of Liberty Terminals, vice president of operations for Metro Ports, and international logistics manager for Schneider Logistics and Wallenius… Read More
South Carolina Ports today received the largest vessel to call on the Port of Charleston at the Wando Welch Terminal. The OOCL Iris, which was unveiled in December 2024, can hold 16,828 TEUs. Previously, the largest vessel to come into the port was CMA CGM’s Marco Polo, which had a capacity of 16,022 TEUs, or 20-feet… Read More
Among East Coast destinations for imported goods, many Florida ports have established themselves as appealing trade route endpoints by offering the deepwater channels and desired turnaround times needed to accommodate today’s Post-Panamax container ships. As such, competition among top Florida ports for increased tenants and traffic has port authorities looking to increase services and infrastructure… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate. A recent study from investment firm Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs within just five years. This shift is already being felt in Savannah, where some workers are fighting to protect their livelihoods from automation. Port Workers Push Back Against AI… Read More
Once considered a hidden gem lying in wait amid bigger East Coast ports, PhilaPort spent much of last year finishing the process of becoming a full-fledged polished diamond. In March, Philadelphia welcomed the largest vessel ever to call a Delaware River port – the CMA CGM Marco Polo with a capacity of 16,200 TEUs – to the… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – The Ports of Indiana says cargo shipments have continued to increase, with 2024 totaling its second highest year for annual volume shipments in history. Indiana has ports in Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon on the Ohio River and Burns Harbor on Lake Michigan. Ports of Indiana shipped 13 million tons of cargo in 2024, an increase… Read More