It's on us. Share your news here.
It's on us. Share your news here.
U.S. seaports handled 2,519,722 TEUs in August, up 1.6% year over year but down 3.9% from July’s surge as importers navigated fast-shifting trade policy, according to supply-chain data provider Descartes Systems Group. Year-to-date volumes through August are tracking 3.3% ahead of 2024. Imports from China totaled 869,523 TEUs—about 34.5% of all U.S. box imports—10.8% below… Read More
‘I want to be sure that the port retains strong, thoughtful leadership, and I feel like I can provide that’ As the only candidate running for Port of Vancouver commissioner this fall, former Clark County Councilor Temple Lentz aims to bring her experience in transportation policy to the role. Lentz, president and CEO at The Historic… Read More
Cranes are a crucial part of the supply chain that keeps shelves stocked across the United States; but who controls them, American operators or Chinese hackers? Congress is currently working its way through hundreds of possible additions to the annual defense bill and members of the House have proposed new efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity… Read More
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Nearly 70 shipping containers have fallen off a cargo ship and into the water at the Port of Long Beach in southern California, officials said. Details are limited, but ABC Los Angeles affiliate KABC’s helicopter was above the scene Tuesday morning, and captured the containers scattered across the water. According to Port… Read More
Trump Administration announces millions of dollars in cuts to offshore wind projects with two major projects in Virginia. On Friday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Norfolk Offshore Wind Logistics Port, otherwise known as the Fairwinds Landing renovation project in Virginia’s Hampton Roads region, would have its over $39 million in federal funding withdrawn. Work has… Read More
It’s been five years since the Port of Corpus Christi granted lease approval and pipeline easement for Phillips 66 and Trafigura to construct the Bluewater Texas Terminal. The project involves building 55 miles of onshore and offshore crude oil pipeline through San Patricio County, Texas and a deepwater port approximately 15 nautical miles off the coast of Corpus Christi…. Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has named Melanie Roberts as its new Human Resources Director. In her new role, Roberts will oversee City employment operations for the Port’s nearly 1,000 employees. “We’re thrilled to have Melanie join our team at the Port of Los Angeles,” said the Port’s Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration… Read More
Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña joins JAXPORT’s Commercial team as the Director of Cargo Sales for Latin America. In this newly created position, he is responsible for strengthening commercial ties between Jacksonville and containerized cargo customers in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. He also focuses on cultivating strong relationships and delivering high-level service… Read More
The Port of Seattle is closing in on its efforts to become the “Greenest Port in North America”. They are doing this by using a “shore power” system, which keeps the ships from using diesel while in port, and instead, plugging into the Seattle City Light grid. Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins tells us… Read More
Whether you make it at home or purchase it from your favorite coffee shop, your morning cup (or cups) of Joe is getting more expensive. Tariffs — along with weather disturbances — have resulted in a 14.6 percent to 14.8 percent year-over-year increase in coffee prices through July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor… Read More
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Kiewit Corporation, the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for pre-construction services for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Site Development and Wharf & Ramps Projects, recently hosted two outreach events to connect with local, small, and disadvantaged businesses interested in upcoming contract opportunities. Nearly 400 individuals registered for… Read More
Often near urban centers, ports are ideal locations for smart, resilient, and sustainable transportation and clean energy infrastructure The global supply chain, a complex web of ships, trucks, and rail, is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this change are the world’s major ports, which are evolving from simple cargo transfer points into… Read More
Cargo volumes for South Carolina’s ports, including imports and exports for the past 13 months. Statistics are measured in TEU, meaning 20-foot equivalent unit. It refers to the size of a standard shipping container, which is roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. While Port of Charleston is the largest, South Carolina Ports Authority… Read More
Port Houston has selected Incat Crowther’s U.S. office to design a new hybrid-electric tour vessel that will replace the nearly 70-year-old M/V Sam Houston. According to the company’s release, the aluminum catamaran will be built by Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, Louisiana. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025, with… Read More
NEW ORLEANS —The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced the appointment of Chris Gilmore as Chief Engineering Officer, effective immediately. Gilmore previously held the role of Vice President of Engineering & Program Management at Port NOLA where he was instrumental in advancing major infrastructure initiatives and has served as the project leader for… Read More