North America

A US port is seeking federal support of US$1.9bn to cover revenue losses and expenses resulting from the “extraordinary challenge” presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

A group representing major US ports is seeking US$6.5bn to help stem the fallout from coronavirus (COVID-19).

Two Californian ports have reported continued disruption to the supply chain as coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll on port and shipping operations.

Canadian ports are experiencing significant disruption as a result of rail blockades established in opposition to a natural gas pipeline project.

Two California ports will collaborate to identify and address operational issues to improve efficiency and lower costs for shippers while improving sustainability, business continuity and security.

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has said it is concerned over significant declines to federally funded, port-related programmes in President Trump’s fiscal 2021 budget.

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has shared progress its work to increase capacity and secure new business.

The Port of Los Angeles has announced initiatives for terminal efficiency, digital leadership and workforce development in 2020.

Cargo volume dropped 3.5% in November at the Port of Long Beach as restrictive tariffs continued to affect the national supply chain.

Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing up to CAD$300m in financing for a new container terminal in the country.

The Port of Houston Authoritys commissioners voted to limit arrivals of container ships and shutdown two-way traffic in the Houston Ship Channel. Gordon Feller investigates the impact.

Continued growth is being accommodated with new capacity at Montreal. AJ Keyes discovers how the port is well-placed for future success.

Quebec Port Authority (QPA) plans to enter the container port business. It has HutchisonPorts and Canadian Railway on board already, but is it viable, asks AJ Keyes.

A new president and CEO, global terminal operator involvement and growing competitionshows that 2019 is proving to be an eventful year for the Port of Halifax, as AJ Keyes discovers.

Roberts Bank2 remains Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s preferred option to add capacity.AJ Keyes assesses the latest position and looks at recent developments at the port.

AJ Keyes looks at Virginia’s recent port growth and awareness of the importance of intermodal railas it operates in the highly competitive US East Coast region.

It could be a very good year for New York/New Jersey, securing No.2 in North American containervolume rankings, adding rail capacity and release of a new Masterplan, as AJ Keyes discovers.

With strong year-on-year volume growth continuing into 2019, Georgia Ports Authority is pushing ahead with investment and expansion plans to support future container increases, as AJ Keyes discovers.

PSA International, has secured its first terminal facility in the US, with Penn Terminals on theDelaware River. AJ Keyes looks at what this means to the Singapore-based company.

A group of US ports have sent a letter to President Donald Trump sharing their concerns that the US-China trade war “will create irredeemable economic harm”.