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Galveston Wharves Port Director, CEO Rodger Rees Honored

Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees has been recognized as a 2023 Most Admired CEO by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ). Rees was among the honorees celebrated at a luncheon of hundreds of corporate and community leaders hosted by the HBJ on Aug. 24 in Houston. A panel of judges reviewed nominations and selected honorees based on their contributions to their organization’s financial success, work culture and contributions to ... [+]

Port of LA cargo volume slips in July

The Port of Los Angeles moved 684,291 TEUs in July as cargo shipments declined compared to last year’s record month.“Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “American consumers are continuing ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles recognizes shipping lines, customers helping to reduce emissions

The Port of Los Angeles recently celebrated the achievements of over two dozen shipping lines and carriers for participating in the Port’s Vessel Speed Reduction Program (VSRP), an air quality and annual incentive program for vessel operators who reduce their speed as they approach or ... [+]

Port of Savannah receives four new electric ship-to-shore cranes

The Port of Savannah received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes on Aug. 24, upgrading the crane fleet to 34 machines at Garden City Terminal after four older cranes are retired and recycled.“Along with the completion of our project to improve Berth 1, these cranes will ... [+]

Hapag Lloyd successful completes acquisition of SM SAAM terminal

Hapag-Lloyd has successfully completed its 100 % acquisition of SM SAAM’s terminal business and related logistics services, which is based on an agreement announced in October 2022. The transaction was approved unconditionally by the relevant antitrust authorities of all countries involved in this acquisition process.“We ... [+]

Port of Coos Bay looks to Mega Grant Proposal

Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and NorthPoint Development are submitting a Mega Grant Proposal to Support the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port Project.Thie PCIP is considered to be a project of national significance by creating a new gateway for west coast imports and exports for ... [+]

Port of Oakland July container volume on the rise

The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume climbed to its highest level in July since October 2022.Full TEUs grew 16.8% in July 2023 with the port handling 136,181 TEUs compared to 116,629 TEUs in July 2022.Full imports rose 12.5%, with 78,122 TEUs transiting Oakland marine ... [+]

Crowley, Port of San Diego celebrate groundbreaking

Crowley and the Port of San Diego broke ground recently for the shoreside charging station designed to provide clean energy for the company’s forth-coming zero-emissions tugboat, eWolf.The charging station is a microgrid charging facility that will allow vessels to recharge quickly while reducing peak loads ... [+]

Fresh Del Monte, Port Freeport sign lease agreement to start next year

Port Freeport recently announced the execution of a Lease Agreement to commence in 2024 with Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Del Monte), one of the world’s leading producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, with products sold in more than 80 ... [+]

Georgia Ports earns AQUA Lane certification with US Customs

The Georgia Ports Authority recently obtained certification for all GPA terminals from US Customs and Border Protection to unload cargo from vessels prior to being cleared by CBP.To participate in the Advanced Qualified Unlading Approval Lane benefit, ocean carriers must be enrolled in the Customs ... [+]

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