November witnessed a momentous stride for the Port of Baltimore with the allocation of a $47 million grant from the Biden administration. This funding, destined for the genesis of an offshore wind manufacturing hub and the construction of a new berth for rolling cargo, is part of the broader $2.1 billion initiative aimed at revamping… Read More
The United States’ fastest-growing major port over the last decade is the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, an energy-exporting powerhouse, with growth of 238.33% since 2013. Its exporting prowess is so strong, in fact, that it is also one of the 10 worst performing for imports over the last decade, down 63.3%. Corpus Christi is… Read More
The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Vincent DiCosimo, vice president of government affairs at Targa Resources, will assume the position of the chairman of the board on January 1, 2024. DiCosimo has served as first vice chairman on the Port Bureau’s board for the last three… Read More
The Port of Brookings Harbor is wrapping up an important transitional year ahead of major developments, as operators have secured multi-million-dollar funding for a handful of major projects in 2024 and beyond. The port, which has been a cornerstone of the Brookings local economy, continues to be a huge draw for the city. Offering safe… Read More
The Port of New York and New Jersey is digging deeper into what’s needed to handle ultra-large container vessels by funding two studies about dredging its shipping channels to a 55-foot depth. One study would focus specifically on CMA CGM’s New York marine terminal The board of the Port Authority of New York and New… Read More
Ports in both New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas, saw freight flow increases in November as shipments of crude oil and plastics continued to be in demand across the global market. Port Houston saw declines in container volume during the month. Port Houston sees 15% decline in container volume Port Houston saw decreased container volumes in… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2023) – Maritime industry veteran Ian Hirt and senior rail executive Matt Service have joined Ports of Indiana to help develop new cargo and rail projects for the state of Indiana. Hirt will lead targeted cargo development efforts for Ports of Indiana, including establishing new container shipments, and Service will lead rail… Read More
Ports play a crucial role in global trade and transportation by serving as gateways for the movement of goods and facilitating seamless connectivity between various modes of transportation, such as ships, trucks, trains and airplanes. They provide essential infrastructure and services to handle various types of cargo, including bulk commodities, containerized goods and liquid cargo…. Read More
Port Technology International (PTI) has ranked the busiest ports in the United States as part of its ongoing coverage of the world’s top ports. The US has the world’s largest domestic market for products and commerce. Its economic prosperity is largely due to its port activities. TEU performance shifted towards the end of last year… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO (December 18, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into settlements with nine companies or individuals regarding claims of violation of the Clean Air Act. The companies and individuals, all based in California or Hawaii, violated the legal ban on importing into the U.S. any motor vehicle, motor vehicle engine, nonroad… Read More
HOUSTON, December 18, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Tuesday, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met at its last regular monthly meeting of the year. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by highlighting the recent Port Houston visit of Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo. Port Houston marked the occasion by joining with Belgium,… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — Port of New Orleans scored a nearly $74 million grant to move forward with building a new container terminal in St. Bernard parish. Robby Showalter is the president of Save our St. Bernard. He’s voiced his concerns time and time again, saying the location of the terminal is too much for the area…. Read More
U.S. ports are receiving multimillion dollar grants to upgrade cargo handling infrastructure. The grants are part of the Biden administration’s $21 billion commitment to modernize port infrastructure in the U.S. Midsize port cities such as Baltimore are among the 2023 grant recipients. In November, the Port of Baltimore received a $47 million grant to kick-start an… Read More
East Coast U.S. seaports are poised for a big decade. In Baltimore, a public-private partnership invested $550 million into Seagirt Marine Terminal to handle consumer cargo arriving on larger ships. Baltimore will next build a new rolling cargo dock and establish a new manufacturing hub with a $47 million federal grant awarded in 2023, among… Read More
The Port of Philadelphia welcomed the largest vessel to ever call in Philadelphia: M/V CMA-CGM J. Madison, a 14,400 TEUS cargo vessel, arrived at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal on Friday, December 15, 2023. “With our deeper main channel and our super post-Panamax cranes – we can easily handle this size vessel and larger,” said… Read More