The Port of South Louisiana experienced a second year of increased cargo that rose 8.8 million short tons of cargo in 2023 to counter a period of declining annual tonnage.
March 26, 2024Ports News Updates
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Ontario Opens $30M Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station
Ontario has opened a new commercial vehicle inspection station for trucks traveling westbound on Highway 11/17, a primary Trans-Canada Highway route, into the Port of Thunder Bay.
March 25, 2024Port Leaders Seek Reprieve From Permitting Snarls
As the American Association of Port Authorities readies for its annual Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., members note that new challenges lie ahead as facilities look to expand.
March 14, 2024San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat
The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.
March 12, 2024EPA Announces $3 Billion in Clean Port Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 billion in grants are available this year in a Clean Ports Program to pay for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.
February 29, 2024Higher Container Volumes Signal Strong Start to New Year
The four major West Coast ports reported significantly higher volumes to open the new year.
February 29, 2024Canada to Invest in Revamp of Port Windsor Grain Terminal
Canada is investing up to $26.3 million to improve multimodal operations in Port Windsor in Ontario at a key grain terminal operated by U.S.-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. that handles corn, soya and canola.
February 27, 2024Biden Plans to Boost Port Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Feb. 21 signed an executive order and created a federal rule aimed at better securing the nation’s ports from potential cyberattacks.
February 21, 2024Senators Introduce Freight Border Bill
Legislation meant to ensure border security staff remain at commercial ports of entry was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
February 13, 2024Ports on Both Coasts Wrap 2023 Below Year-Earlier Levels
The nation’s port leaders say that while container volume was down in the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico facilities, overall trends for 2024 are pointing up.
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