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Two experienced ocean carrier executives join JAXPORT commercial team

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announced the addition of two experienced ocean carrier executives to the port’s commercial team. David Briceno joins JAXPORT as Director of Cargo Sales for the U.S. Southeast. He is responsible for growing JAXPORT’s container business with new and existing importers, exporters, beneficial cargo owners, and manufacturers located in the region.Briceno has nearly two decades of experience serving in roles of increasing responsibility with global ocean carrier ... [+]

Port Freeport new Gulf hub for Volkswagen

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) announced Port Freeport as the new major Gulf Coast hub for its future vehicle logistics port operations, in collaboration with Port Freeport and developer PRP and KDC. With a 20-year lease agreement, Volkswagen Group of America aims to further ... [+]

Expanding Capabilities at Port of Brownsville

After years of effort, planning and success, the Port of Brownsville is ready to begin one of its most important infrastructure projects to date, the Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) Channel Improvement Project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Congress have authorized the ... [+]

Port Everglades gains East Asian cargo service

Port Everglades is now connected to the Far East with a direct ocean shipping service for the first time since 2011. The first ship in the service, MSC Rochelle, is in port today, September 30, 2022.MSC launched its new Zephyr service this summer with direct ... [+]

Port of Corpus Christi achieves Texas Cyberstar Status

Highlighting its commitment to safety at all levels of its operations, the Port of Corpus Christi has achieved a new milestone by becoming the first port in the state to obtain the Texas Cyberstar Certification, issued by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).The Cyberstar ... [+]

Dan Stahl chosen to lead Port of Longview as new CEO

The Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Dan Stahl to lead the Port of Longview as Chief Executive Officer. Stahl has served as the Interim CEO since February. The appointment is subject to the terms of a written agreement to be approved by the Commission at ... [+]

Georgia Ports welcomes Nissan to Brunswick

Nissan North America has chosen the Port of Brunswick, GA, as a new point of entry to serve US markets.“We are pleased that Nissan has chosen the Peach State as its gateway to the Southeast,” said Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority. ... [+]

Port of New Orleans Board Elects Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as Chairman

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) elected Jack C. Jensen, Jr. to serve as Board Chairman, succeeding Charles H. Ponstein, whose term as Chairman ended this month. Also elected were Joseph F. Toomy, who will serve as Vice Chairman, ... [+]

Port of Oakland August volume drops 8% from August 2021

The Port of Oakland’s total loaded container volume dropped by 8% in August compared to August 2021. Last month 155,682 loaded TEUs transited the Port, compared to 169,602 TEUs in August 2021.Loaded imports declined by 10.2% recording 87,844 TEUs last month compared to 97,850 in ... [+]

Port of Oakland collaborates with West Oakland

The Port of Oakland has joined forces with the West Oakland Job Resource Center (WOJRC) to train workers for green jobs in the transportation and logistics industry.WOJRC received a $350,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. The Port of Oakland supported WOJRC ... [+]

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