Basis for the Strategic Seaport Program (SSP) exists in various government publications including Executive Order 12656, “Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities” “Federal plans should include appropriate involvement of and reliance upon private sector organizations in the response to national security emergencies.” Executive Order 12656 directs Federal departments to: – Identify facilities and resources, both government… Read More
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has expressed concerns over provisions in the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), cautioning that proposed funding rescissions could hinder domestic manufacturing and port modernization efforts. In a letter dated June 2, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito, AAPA President… Read More
PANAMA CITY, June 2 (Reuters) – Panama’s Maritime Authority has removed from its registry more than 650 vessels since 2019 as part of an effort to fulfill U.S. sanctions and enforce stricter rules for the ships it flags, it said on Monday. A total of 214 vessels have been withdrawn from Panama’s registry, among the… Read More
Deltalinqs, the organisation representing all companies operating in the Port of Rotterdam, has called for a swift formation of a new cabinet following the collapse of the Dutch government, warning of risks to the port’s strategic role and the country’s broader economic stability. The coalition government ended abruptly after far-right leader Geert Wilders pulled his… Read More
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has entered into a collaboration with Artemis Technologies to lease and operate a fully electric foiling workboat, the Artemis EF-12, for an extended trial period. The move reflects the port’s ongoing strategy to support low-emission operations and explore new technologies that may assist in reaching its carbon neutrality targets by… Read More
