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July Cargo Volumes Decline at Most Ports

Cargo freight volumes in July remain depressed and well below 2022’s record levels, especially at West Coast ports.

August 24, 2023
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AAPA CEO Connor to Retire Oct. 1 After Four Years at Helm

American Association of Port Authorities CEO Chris Connor announced he is retiring effective Oct. 1.

July 26, 2023
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Container Volumes Down Year-Over-Year in June

Container volume was lower in June when measured against year-ago levels at ocean cargo facilities on the West and East Coasts, but some signs of improvement can be seen.

July 20, 2023

Delaware Officials Pick New Operator for Port of Wilmington

Delaware officials have given the green light to Enstructure LLC to become the new operator of the Port of Wilmington, replacing GT USA Wilmington LLC.

July 18, 2023
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Strike That Snarled Canada’s Ports to End as Deal Is Reached

A 13-day strike that disrupted shipments at Canada’s western ports is set to end after the dockworkers’ union and a group of employers agreed on a tentative deal.

July 13, 2023
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Ports Record Steep Drops in April Cargo

The slump in container volumes at ports on the East and West coasts continued in April as some of the largest facilities saw year-over-year double-digit drops.

May 23, 2023
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Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Eyes Reduced Emissions

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is vowing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide it releases as part of its operations and improve the authority’s environmental impact.

May 2, 2023
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Progress Reported on West Coast Port Negotiations

After nearly a year of negotiations, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and port management’s Pacific Maritime Association have reached a tentative agreement on what the union described as certain “key issues.â€

April 20, 2023
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Ports on West and East Coasts Show Sharp Decline in March

A steep, across-the-board decline in imported cargo, exports and empty containers during March dropped volumes at several major ports to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 20, 2023
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Laredo Regains Status as No. 1 US Port for February

The Port of Laredo, Texas, just went from the No. 1 inland port in the U.S. to the country’s No. 1 international trade port overall, beating large cities like Chicago and Los Angeles.

April 10, 2023