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Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi Authority has named Marcelo “Yudi” Takizawa as its Director of Trade Development. Takizawa has more than 20 years of commercial business and market development leadership experience in the energy and marine transportation space. He comes to the Port of Corpus Christi from Vopak. In his… Read More
Stephen Edwards, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, which oversees the Port of Virginia, at the annual event, hosted by the Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council, reviewed the past year of developments at the Port of Virginia, according to Virginia Business. He highlighted upcoming goals at the port, such as making port… Read More
For the first time in decades, the Port of Galveston will be able to reach its full economic and commercial potential as a deep-water port. The recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) includes substantial funding for dredging to extend and maintain the federal Galveston Ship Channel to its permitted depth of 46 feet…. Read More
WASHINGTON – Today, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s announcement that Russian-affiliated ships would be banned from American ports. “The President’s ban on Russian ships from U.S. ports announced today is yet another reminder of why this nation has demanded a strong American Maritime for more than a century. A capable domestic… Read More
On April 21, President Biden announced a new round of American support for Ukraine to fight against Russia. (Video: The Washington Post) Key updates Satellite images show mass grave near Mariupol with 200 new plots Azov commander says ‘no one has surrendered Mariupol yet’ Biden announces ban on Russian-affiliated ships entering U.S. ports President Biden… Read More
Container volume at Port Houston in March totaled 308,557 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). That brings the total for just the first quarter of 2022 to 903,383 TEUs, an increase of 20% year-to-date over last year’s record year. Cargo at Port Houston’s multi-purpose facility is also growing. General Cargo was up 18% in March and 23%… Read More
The first phase in the expansion of Greer’s Inland Port is days away from completion after a four-month delay due to supply chain disruptions. Bullock Construction out of Maryland has added close to 9,700 feet of track to the port’s rail system, allowing the port to deboard containers from three trains at a time, according… Read More
Linda Springmann has been hired by the Port of Seattle as the new Director, Cruise and Maritime Marketing, bringing more than 25 years of cruise industry experience to the position. Linda joins the Port from Holland America Line where she served as Vice President of Onboard Revenue for Holland America/Princess Cruises/Seabourn brands, Vice President of… Read More
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – April 14, 2022 – The Port of Los Angeles has released an Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP) — the first step in the environmental review process — for the West Harbor Modification Project on the LA Waterfront. The proposed West Harbor Modification Project involves development of an approximately 108,000-square foot outdoor… Read More
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – April 12, 2022 – The Port of Los Angeles processed 958,674 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in March, its third consecutive monthly cargo record. The Port completed its best first quarter ever, tracking 3.5% above last year’s record. “With improved fluidity on our docks and fewer vessels waiting to enter the port,… Read More
The Port of Seattle released its third annual Diversity in Contracting report on its program operations for 2021. The Port of Seattle established a 16 percent Women and Minority Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) utilization goal for 2021 for its organization divisions and departments. Despite 2021’s economic challenges, the Port continued to make great strides surpassing… Read More
South Carolina Ports reported an all-time container record in March, marking the 13th consecutive month of cargo records at the Port of Charleston. “As we continue to handle record volumes on our terminals, SC Ports is working alongside our maritime community and logistics partners to navigate the many challenges felt across the entire supply chain,”… Read More
March was the 13th consecutive month for record container volumes at the Port of Charleston, and South Carolina Ports officials say they are working to ensure the port doesn’t get clogged up. As of Tuesday morning, 13 vessels were at anchor at the port and waiting to dock, according to SC Ports’ daily vessel report…. Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced Sam Ruda will step down as director of the port department and Beth Rooney will take the helm May 2. Rooney has served as the port’s deputy director for the past three years. Monday’s announcement hailed Rooney as an “acclaimed maritime industry veteran …… Read More
More than 22,000 unionized workers at nearly 30 ports along the West Coast are set to begin renegotiating their contract next month against the backdrop of an already imperiled supply chain, a historically tight labor market and looming midterm elections. The whirlwind of economic and political factors significantly ups the stakes for the talks, which… Read More