North America

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

September marks the peak season for US West Coast ports, but looming labour strikes could severely impact container trade and supply chains going forward.

17th September 2024

US west coast ports brace again for labour strikes

17th September 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Port of Oakland in California is seeking developers for its 50 acre (20 ha) Howard Property, located along the Oakland waterfront.

9th September 2024

Port of Oakland seeks developers for waterfront

9th September 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a lease amendment for a US$52 million infrastructure improvement project to expand on-dock rail capacity and reduce emissions at the Port of Los Angeles.

6th September 2024

Port of Los Angeles approves rail expansion

6th September 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Spot rates for shipping from Asia to the US East Coast have surged to their highest differential compared to West Coast rates in nearly two years, reflecting growing concerns over potential labour…

15th August 2024

Spot rate gap widens amid US labour fears

15th August 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is significantly expanding its rail cargo capacity to boost the efficiency and speed of container movement across the state and into the US Midwest.

9th August 2024

GPA begins work on rail expansion

9th August 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Work has begun on ‘America’s Green Gateway’ – a significant upgrade to facilities which will triple rail cargo capacity at the Port of Long Beach in California.

5th August 2024

Huge rail upgrade begins at Long Beach

5th August 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Port of Oakland and city have been granted US$3 million to help combat the effects of rising sea levels.

26th July 2024

US$3m to protect Oakland from rising sea levels

26th July 2024

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A new decarbonisation survey finds progress has been made in US ports but there is a need for further study of the options and technology available. Panos Koutsourakis, VP Global Sustainability, ABS,…

25th July 2024

Challenges and opportunities

25th July 2024

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

SeaPort Manatee has ordered two new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Cranes. The port, based…

25th July 2024

SeaPort Manatee Deal…

25th July 2024

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

The Government of Canada is investing up to C$51.2 million (US$37.5 million)…

25th July 2024

Canada Invests

25th July 2024

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a request for proposals to construct the first US Centre for Maritime Innovation. The project…

25th July 2024

MARAD Innovation

25th July 2024

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

The Port of Oakland and a coalition of 20 community, business regulatory and workforce partners have collectively applied for a federal…

25th July 2024

Oakland Fast Track

25th July 2024

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

On 27th March, the Singapore-flagged container vessel – DALI – collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse into the Patapsco River. Captain Steve Bomgardner, Vice President – Shipping &…

24th July 2024

The Dali impact

24th July 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Florida International Terminal (FIT) at Port Everglades has successfully implemented Advent eModal’s port community system.

22nd July 2024

FIT deploys new Advent PCS

22nd July 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Port of Los Angeles has completed a major rail expansion project at Pier 400 that will improve cargo flow, reduce emissions and improve roadway safety at the nation’s busiest port.

11th July 2024

Port of LA completes major rail expansion

11th July 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

A dockworkers’ strike in Canada has been ordered to be called off after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled it illegal.

8th July 2024

Dockworkers’ strike in Canada ruled illegal

8th July 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Infrastructure improvements at ports across the US have been given a boost of nearly US$50 million.

3rd July 2024

US ports given US$50m infrastructure boost

3rd July 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Port of Los Angeles is pushing ahead on plans to build a new cruise terminal and redevelop its existing one.

28th June 2024

LA invites bids to build new cruise terminal

28th June 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Florida International Terminal (FIT), operated by SAAM Terminals, has successfully renewed its lease agreement at Port Everglades for another ten years.

26th June 2024

Port Everglades renews FIT concession

26th June 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Liebherr has concluded a major upgrade project at Port Liberty (formerly Global Container Terminals) in New York.

17th June 2024

Liebherr completes New York crane upgrade

17th June 2024