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There’s a popular and somewhat humorous saying in the maritime industry, said Shawn Balcomb of the American Association of Port Authorities: “If you’ve seen one port, you’ve seen one port.” Different cargo. Different industries served. Different operational methods. Different topographical and geographical benefits. Different infrastructure. Different intermodal capabilities. The list goes on and on. And… Read More
The Port of Virginia’s® wider shipping channel is now open for two-way passage of ultra-large container vessels (ULCV), reducing the amount of time one of the large vessels spends on berth by up to 15 percent. Widening the channel is part of the port’s $1.4 billion strategic infrastructure investment package that focuses on creating efficiency,… Read More
Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) announces the successful completion of the construction and commissioning of its Bay 13 at its Houston Terminal (OTH). The expansion project features nine new tanks, with a combined capacity of 32,400 cubic meters (cbm), representing a capacity increase of approximately 9%. Bay 13 showcases OTH’s commitment to offering flexible assets to… Read More
SC Ports is investing in rail capacity throughout the state to efficiently handle goods for South Carolina’s booming economy, with support from state leaders and rail partners. The construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, which is set to become operational in July 2025 in North Charleston, is progressing well. Equipped with six rail-mounted gantry… Read More
SAN ANTONIO – Jim Perschbach, the Port San Antonio president and chief executive officer who has led the organization through a period of extensive growth, joined Leading SA on Sunday morning. Perschbach shined a light on the port’s Innovation Tower, which is currently under construction. When completed, Perschbach said the tower will be a new office… Read More
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Port of Virginia has now opened a two-way passage allowing ultra-large container vessels to travel through. This will reduce time spent on large vessels by up to 15%. Widening the channel was part of a $1.4B strategic infrastructure investment package. The port is also dredging it and the Norfolk Harbor… Read More
U.S. ports are on the brink of transformation with a significant $21 billion investment aimed at modernizing cargo handling and infrastructure, marking a pivotal shift in how America handles its maritime logistics. Among the cities leading this monumental upgrade is Baltimore, with its Port receiving a $47 million grant to establish an offshore wind manufacturing… Read More
Rotterdam was by far the EU port with the highest activity in the second quarter of 2023, with 99 million tonnes of gross weight of goods handled (Figure 1). The second main port was Antwerp-Bruges[1], which handled 62 million tonnes. The third and fourth ports were Hamburg and Amsterdam with 26 and 21 million tonnes,… Read More
Federal money comes from the $891 million Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 The Biden administration’s choice for zero-emissions operations in America’s ports was boosted Wednesday with the opening of applications for $3 billion from taxpayers in the Clean Ports Program. Equipment and infrastructure needs can be met that “reduce mobile source emissions at U.S. ports,”… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 1, 2024– The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recognized Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot for her work on the commission at its monthly meeting on February 29. Chairman Ric Campo and members of the Port Commission expressed their gratitude for her four years of dedication, invaluable contributions, and service. Former Port Houston… Read More
Port Houston has leapt from being the number seven container terminal in the country to number five and it is continuing to grow with key exports including plastics and petrochemicals, along with 60% of the polyethylene resins produced in the U.S. Roger Guenther, executive director with Port Houston Authority, told attendees during the recent Greater… Read More
The Port of Virginia’s shipping channel is now wide enough for two ultra-large container vessels to pass at the same time, concluding a significant part of the $450 million dredging project to make the port the widest and deepest harbor on the East Coast. According to the Friday announcement, the port expects to finish the… Read More
Our top sources contend that U.S. seaports are in relatively good shape today compared to two years ago when faced with congestion issues caused by pandemic-related cargo surges. “U.S. Ports were looking to be in decline for all of 2023; however, the last three months showed an increase in volume over 2022 imports, particularly in… Read More
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has combined two existing container services, resulting in additional direct port calls between the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) and the West Coast of South America. The improved service now makes weekly calls to Jacksonville, opening up additional connections to Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Costa Rica ports. MSC’s new Ecuador-NWC and Scan… Read More
Ports of Indiana shipped 12.6 million tons of cargo in 2023, the second-highest tonnage in its 63-year history. This is a 6-percent increase over 2022 and second only to 2018, when Indiana’s three ports handled 14.8 million tons of cargo. The largest single cargo increase in 2023 was coal exports from Mount Vernon, which jumped… Read More