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Truck drivers at the Port of Long Beach (POLB) and the Port of Los Angeles have gone on strike for the eighth time in two years.

Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) executive director, Curtis Foltz, has discussed an ambitious capital improvement plan for Brunswick terminals.

Port Strategy is to strengthen its American presence with the launch of a new office in Maryland.

The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is making progress after gaining support from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG).

US East Coast ports are going deep, but its not all about the depth of water on offer, explains Martin Rushmere

US Gulf ports welcome a breakbulk and project cargo handling boom. Alex Hughes reports

US ports could be at risk of losing out on new grants for vital infrastructure projects following Congress’ temporary funding bill, says the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).

The US government has ordered the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to cease labour violations at Terminal 6, at ICTSI Oregon in Portland.

The head of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has said that that current bargaining practices between the parties in the West Coast longshore contract talks are “not sustainable.”

South Caroline Ports Authority (SCPA) says the next five years will be decisive times for Charleston port with increased container volume growth, harbour deepening and investing in infrastructure coming top of the…

Restricted federal funding on US infrastructure coupled with a growing population is a “concerning trend”, warns the US Maritime Administration.

The USA and UAE have reached a historic agreement that will see the Port of Sharjah and Port Canaveral work together to build on international trade and logistics investment prospects.

Californian ports need to pull together more in order to head off the competition, that was the message from the Port of Oakland at a recent freight transport industry executive meeting.

A Northwest Seaport Alliance has been approved by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) that will see the ports of Seattle and Tacoma collaborate on future planning to improve infrastructure and productivity.

Truckers serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have gone on strike again over allegations of unfair working practices.

The Port of LA has released a draft five-year action plan in which it details a steady move towards becoming a zero emissions port and how it will tackle technical and economic…

Port congestion continues to be a serious problem for economic growth in the US and worryingly a new report suggests there will be no obvious solutions or quick fix to the problem.

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) will begin construction on a two-year project to improve the marine container terminal operated by Yusen Terminals LLC, allowing it to handle vessels and move cargo…