November Truck Turn Times Tumble at Ports of L.A., Long Beach
The average time it took trucks to enter and exit the two largest container ports in the United States dropped 15 minutes in November compared with October, according to data from the Harbor Trucking Association of Southern California.
December 19, 2016As Florida Ports Expand, Officials Call For Continued Funding to Handle Bigger Ships
Florida's seaports have added 200,000 jobs to the state's economy since 2012, the Florida Port Council announced at a Tampa press conference Dec. 13.
December 14, 2016Port of New Orleans Chief Highlights Cargo Gains in Final Address
It may have been his 16th and final State of the Port address, but Gary LaGrange didn't sound ready to step back.
November 17, 2016October Looked Very Good for US Ports
October was a great month at several of the top ports in the United States and a record-breaking one at the biggest port, according to newly released monthly numbers on Nov. 14.
November 14, 2016Port of Vancouver OKs Larger Budget for 2017
Port of Vancouver commissioners on Nov. 8 unanimously approved a $85.2 million budget for 2017 and tax levy that will not increase.
November 10, 2016Panama Canal Authority Gives First Look at Increased Cargo Following Expansion
The Panama Canal Authority has disclosed the first cargo statistics that outline the increased activity since the expanded waterway was opened, including 238 transits by Neopanamax vessels that were too large to make the trip in the past.
October 31, 2016After Cargo Controversy, Olympia Port Commission Seeks Team-Building Consultant
The Port of Olympia Commission, better known recently for its intense discussions regarding military cargo, charted a new course Oct. 14 after agreeing to hire a consultant to help improve communications between the commission, executive director and port staff.
October 14, 2016Peak Shipping Season Results in Record-Breaking Month for Ports
The peak of shipping season in August produced record-breaking results for almost all of the top ports across the United States, covering the period before Hanjin Shipping Co. filed for bankruptcy protection Aug. 31.
September 21, 2016Global Investors Bet $7.3 Billion on Australia’s Busiest Port
A group of global investors including QIC Ltd. agreed to pay A$9.7 billion ($7.3 billion) to run Australia’s busiest maritime hub for 50 years, betting on steady income from the port’s daily stream of containers and new cars.
September 19, 2016Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor Has Second-Best June Ever
The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor had its second-best June on record after handling 303,000 tons of freight, including shipments of huge cranes from Europe.
July 22, 2016