North America

Ports in California are seeing significant cargo volume decreases as COVID-19s impact on shipping becomes clearer, although not all ports have suffered.

A US port has applied for financial support as it faces an estimated US$3bn in revenue loss over a 24-month period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A US port will be able accommodate larger cargo vessels following confirmation of a loan to help finance a major infrastructure project.

A California port has asked for help to stabilise its finances days after it issued a warning about the effect of COVID-19 on cargo volume.

A proposed container terminal project has been defended as it faces a roadblock following the publication of an environmental impact assessment report.

A 400ft container dock extension has been completed at a US terminal to enable it to simultaneously handle two container ships for the first time.

An investigation is underway following the death of a dockworker at a California port.

A key economic outlook for the US ports sector has been revised to negative from stable due to weakened demand and persistent supply chain risk as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19)…

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).