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AAPA honors Jonathan Daniels with Port Leadership Award at 114th Annual Convention

MD, United States

During the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 114th Annual Convention in Quebec City, the organization was proud to present a Port Leadership Award to Jonathan Daniels, Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration – Port of Baltimore. Daniels was recognized for his exemplary leadership during the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge,… Read More

SC Ports Authority’s president, CEO addresses plan for immediate growth

SC, United States

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The new South Carolina Ports Authority president emphasized his goals toward growth amidst a challenging projected few months ahead in his first ‘state of the port’ address on Tuesday. South Carolina Ports Authority President and CEO Michah Mallace was appointed to lead the port on Oct. 6. He spoke about his plans to shift momentum… Read More

Major new $131 million expansion announced for Port of Mobile container terminal

AL, United States

Port officials have announced plans for yet another expansion to Mobile’s container terminal, capitalizing on a recently completed project to widen and deepen the Mobile Ship Channel. The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile have agreed to proceed with construction of a new 1,300-foot container berth. This will allow the terminal to simultaneously handle three ships… Read More

Port Houston Completes its Portion of Project 11 Dredging

TX, United States

Improves Safe, Efficient Two-Way Vessel Movement in the Houston Ship Channel through Galveston Bay HOUSTON — Port Houston, working in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed its portion of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11, a historic milestone in the future safety, efficiency, and competitiveness of the busiest… Read More

Port of New Orleans Receives U.S. Department of Commerce Approval to Expand Federal Trade Zone to St. Tammany Parish

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced that the United States Department of Commerce has approved its application to expand Port NOLA’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ No. 2) service area to include St. Tammany Parish. FTZ No. 2 already covers Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes. This expansion positions the… Read More

Port of Savannah September volumes up 8 percent

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 23, 2025 – The Port of Savannah handled 486,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in September, an increase of 35,280 TEUs or 8 percent compared to the same month last year. For the fiscal year to date (July 1-Sept. 30), Savannah’s container trade is up 4.7 percent or 66,845 TEUs to nearly 1.5 million TEUs…. Read More

Port of Paita sends delegation to the Port of Hueneme to build on Sister Port Relationship

CA, United States

[October 21, Port Hueneme, CA] The Port of Hueneme, California, and the Port of Paita, Peru, are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a Sister Port relationship through the U.S. Department of State’s Sister Ports Program. This partnership aims to advance cooperation, trade development, and the exchange of best… Read More

Port Freeport Welcomes Two New Super Post-Panamax Cranes In Centennial Year

TX, United States

FREEPORT, TX (October 06, 2025) – Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the delivery of two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes. Their arrival, coinciding with the Port’s 100th anniversary, underscores Port Freeport’s enduring commitment to growth, innovation, and service to the region. Transported fully erected aboard a heavy-lift… Read More

JAXPORT CEO Eric Green named one of Florida’s top business leaders

FL, United States

Florida Trend has named Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) CEO Eric Green among Florida’s most influential business leaders. The publication has recognized Green annually since 2018 for his leadership in growing JAXPORT’s role as an economic engine for Northeast Florida and the state. Cargo activity through Jacksonville’s seaport supports 258,000 Florida jobs and generates more than… Read More

Gov. DeSantis appoints 2, reappoints 3 to Tampa Port Authority Board

FL, United States

The returning appointees have long tenures on the Board. Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed or reappointed five members to the Tampa Port Authority Governing Board. DeSantis has reappointed members Chad Harrod, the current Board Chair; Ted Connor, the Vice Chair; and Patrick Allman, the Secretary. He has appointed two others to fill vacancies: Christopher Carrere and Mark Kaplan. Carrere is a yacht broker for Galati Yacht sales. He… Read More

First vessels pass through new 35-ft channel at Port of Baltimore post collapse

MD, United States

BALTIMORE, MD — The Port of Baltimore observed a major milestone in Baltimore since cleanup of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse began. Port officials posted on the platform X, that the Saimaagracht was the first vessel to successfully move through the temporary 35-foot deep channel from the Port of Baltimore’s public terminals. With the… Read More

Port of Seattle Marks Milestones in East Waterway Cleanup Project

WA, United States

On October 14, the Port Commission authorized a public solicitation for a firm to lead the remedial design for the cleanup of the East Waterway, a key next step in translating the Record of Decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into an actionable cleanup plan. This follows a September 9 Commission authorization that… Read More

Port of Seattle Marks Milestones in East Waterway Cleanup Project

WA, United States

On October 14, the Port Commission authorized a public solicitation for a firm to lead the remedial design for the cleanup of the East Waterway, a key next step in translating the Record of Decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into an actionable cleanup plan. This follows a September 9 Commission authorization that… Read More

Md Port Administration Wins Three Awards at 2025 American Association of Port Authorities Convention

MD, United States

Executive Director Jonathan Daniels was presented with the Port Leader of the Year award recognizing excellence leading a seaport. Jonathan’s unflappable and steady leadership has helped lead the Port of Baltimore recovery from a challenging 2024 year. The MPA also earned the Achievement in Public Relations Award for its Port of Baltimore reopening communications campaign… Read More

New South Carolina Ports CEO Taking Pause on Ports Expansion Projects

SC, United States

Days ahead of a major speech to maritime industry leaders and less than two weeks after taking the helm of the S.C. State Ports Authority, Micah Mallace is putting the state agency’s development plans under a microscope. That includes more than $1 billion worth of expansions, terminal improvements and other initiatives to boost cargo levels… Read More

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