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Lowe’s, one of the largest users of The Port of Virginia®, is the recipient of the port’s 2023 Shipper of the Year award. The annual award is presented by the port at the Virginia Maritime Association International Trade Symposium. It recognizes an exceptional shipper that works with the port to make it better for all… Read More
HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” and “Company”), a leading specialty construction and engineering company today announced a significant contract award valued at over $100 million for its Marine and Engineering business. The contract was awarded by Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of… Read More
SAVANNAH ― Just 18 months after crews finished the $1 billion dredging of the Savannah River channel, the Georgia Ports Authority wants to study deepening the shipping lane again. Lauded as one of Georgia’s largest economic development projects, the last deepening helped Savannah become one of the busiest ports in North America. Now, officials say, to remain competitive,… Read More
Cargo volumes at PortMiami fell 9% YoY to 92,139 TEUs in August, as the port continues to experience an on and off trend in volumes, according to the PortMiami cargo development division. “We feel our FY figures will [show a] reduction of about -7% to -8%,” the port operator told Supply Chain Dive in an… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has received the Best West Coast Seaport in North America’s award for the fifth year in a row by Asia Cargo News. The honour was announced during the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards held on 28 September in Singapore. Asia Cargo News hosts and organises the awards ceremony… Read More
South Carolina Ports Initiates the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors Program with Record Participation. In a significant milestone for South Carolina Ports, the organization has inaugurated its 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program with the largest class in its six-year history. With a total of 31 professionals hailing from various corners of the state, this ambitious program offers an exclusive… Read More
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has named Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, Gene Seroka, to its Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC). This group is tasked with providing policy advice on trade, investment, and development issues that significantly impact US state and local governments. The Committee is comprised of experts in general… Read More
Dina Aryan-Zahlan, a veteran Port of Los Angeles engineer and infrastructure development expert, has been named Deputy Executive Director of Development at the nation’s busiest container port. Aryan-Zahlan replaces Antonio Gioiello, who retired earlier this year. “Dina is an inspiring leader and dedicated public servant who consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Port… Read More
There are over 360 commercial ports in the U.S. alone, and more than 800 ports across the globe. Ports serve as pivotal nodes in the United States’ supply chain infrastructure, particularly in their specialized roles of cargo handling and container handling at dedicated container terminals. These functions are crucial for the smooth operation of logistics and manufacturing sectors. Many American… Read More
The West Coast dockworkers union is heading to bankruptcy court to protect its finances as it contends with a lawsuit over job actions. According to The Wall Street Journal, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has filed for chapter 11 protection to halt litigation brought by a former terminal operator at Oregon’s Port of… Read More
Carteret County residents got the chance to ask questions and express concerns Tuesday about announced plans by the N.C. State Ports Authority to construct a new multi-use terminal on Radio Island. The authority and its representatives held a public information event Sept. 26 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. There was no formal presentation… Read More
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin was named 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership. SC Women in Leadership celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic leadership. Melvin received the Leading Woman award for her commitment to working across party lines and working to create more economic opportunities in… Read More
Thirty-one ports in Texas will begin receiving an estimated $240 million in state funds to improve those facilities and bolster the state’s supply chains. The announcement in Austin by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 29 said the Texas Transportation Commission signed off on the spending, which is the first of its kind in the state. The Maritime Infrastructure Program… Read More
Gov. Wes Moore announced this week that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has achieved a new cargo volume record at its state-owned public marine terminals, handling 11.6 million tons of general cargo during the 2023 fiscal year. The milestone surpasses the previous record of 11 million tons set during fiscal year 2019 —… Read More
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation has received two Biden Administration grants totaling $20.4 million to advance transit rail connections in the Baltimore region and promote cleaner operations at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. Both grants were awarded through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure… Read More