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Port of Los Angeles Reaches New Phase in Interchange Project

CA, United States

The Port of Los Angeles has opened new on- and off-ramps near the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California, as work continues on a $130 million project to reconfigure the interchange that provides access to key terminals at the shipping hub. According to a January 12 release, the port has opened a new northbound on-ramp to… Read More

Breaking Records and Keeping Larger Vessels Moving through Toledo Harbor

NY, United States

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District was in Toledo Harbor completing the largest annual dredging operation Project Engineer on the Great Lakes as 600,000 cubic yards of material was dredged, Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2025. Operation, maintenance, and dredging of harbors like Toledo by USACE is… Read More

Oregon Container Terminal begins operations under Harbor Industrial

OR, United States

Oregon Container Terminal (OCT) at the Port of Portland’s Terminal Six has begun operations following the transition from the Port of Portland to California-based Harbor Industrial Services. OCT, Oregon’s only international container gateway, will be operated by Harbor Industrial under a long-term lease with the Port of Portland. OCT will offer direct vessel services, dual-rail connectivity, and… Read More

Port of Seattle to Advance Sustainable Growth and Innovation Under New Commission Leadership

WA, United States

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

US import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring

United States

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

The Battle Over Who Runs the Panama Canal Ports Is About to Be Decided

World ,

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

Royal Caribbean Is Getting a New $345 Million Cruise Terminal in Miami

FL, United States

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

Massachusetts ports pivoting to compensate for shaky offshore wind industry

MA, United States

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

Portland re-opens Oregon’s only container terminal

OR, United States

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

JAXPORT Boosts Capacity with New Cranes

FL, United States

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

Dredging of Wrangell, AK Will Need Coordination with Downtown Harbor Rebuild

AK, United States

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

Port of Virginia Updates: Channel Deepening, New Ship Berth Near Completion

VA, United States

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

Port Authority CEO Announces New Chief Operating, Engineering Officers

AL, United States

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

Port of Virginia nears completion of dredging project; preps to inaugurate new ULCV berth at NIT

VA, United States

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

Over $100 Million Invested To Boost General Cargo and Breakbulk Capabilities

TX, United States

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

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