By Tom Ewing On October 29, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will provide almost $3 billion in funding through its Clean Ports Program (CPP). The money will cover… Read More
Ports & Terminals
As one of the busiest ports in the United States, the Port of Galveston, Texas, is an important hub for both commercial and recreational maritime activities. Still, its marine environment… Read More
Agile Cold Storage began construction in June of a $45.9 million cold storage facility in Pearl River, La., to service the chicken and beef protein industry. Located near the Louisiana-Mississippi… Read More
The board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Beth Ann Branch as the new president and CEO of the port and the CEO of… Read More
By Jim Kearns and Chris Ulfers What happens when the policy objectives of federal programs collide? This is being played out in real time as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency… Read More
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the unified voice of more than 80 United States ports, released its 2024 Port and Maritime Industry Economic Contribution Report on October 16. Read More
After a three-day walkout by 45,000 longshoremen along the East and Gulf coasts, members of the International Longshoremen’s Union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance representing shippers and terminal operators came… Read More
Woodland Biofuels Inc., the state of Louisiana and Greater New Orleans Inc. (GNO Inc.) have announced plans for Woodland Biofuels to build a $1.35 billion project at the Port of… Read More
The Illinois Waterways Ports Commission (IWPC) has announced the formation of the Illinois River Cities & Towns Initiative (IRCTI). IRCTI is a coalition of more than 12 mayor-led cities and… Read More
Barge unloading will be available at a second dock next year as part of Henderson County Riverport Authority’s planned refurbishment. The port, located at Ohio River Mile 808, is repurposing… Read More