Ports & Terminals

Grocery and retail products distributor Massy Distribution joins JAXPORT’s Foreign Trade Zone

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announced today that grocery and retail products distributor Massy Distribution USA has joined Northeast Florida’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 64. An FTZ is a federally designated area providing cost-saving options for importers.

AGLPA announces appointment of Communications Director, Leslie Zager

The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) announced the appointment of Leslie Zager as the organization’s first Communications Director.

Latvian port receives electric Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Stena Line Ports Ventspils JSC in Latvia has taken delivery of its first electric Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane.

Electric Liebherr LHM 280 strengthens Saga Fjordbase’s sustainable port operations

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Electrification meets efficiency on Norway’s western coast.

Panama Canal boss says MSC ports deal threatens neutrality, FT reports

Reuters | June 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

The sale of two ports near the Panama Canal to a global consortium led by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) threatens the canal's principle of neutrality, the canal's head Ricaurte Vasquez told the Financial Times.

NAWE highlights tariff concerns for critical port equipment

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) sent a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio.

Port Update with Mario Cordero – Interview with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis E. Sola

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

On this edition of Port Update, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero talks with Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Louis E. Sola about trade, tariffs, and his agency's approach to the U.S. shipping industry.

Prince Rupert Port Authority announces Green Wave Award recipients for environment program’s record year

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is honoring five companies for their outstanding participation in the Green Wave program.

Port Wilmington, Chiquita sign agreement extending supply chain services

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Enstructure, a leading U.S. terminal and logistics company, announced a new long-term agreement with Chiquita Brands (Chiquita) to continue and further expand its partnership at Port Wilmington, Delaware as its mid-Atlantic distribution hub.

Carrix partners with West Harbor ahead of the transformative waterfront destination’s opening

AJOT Newsroom | June 06, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In a major step forward for West Harbor and the San Pedro waterfront, Carrix has formed a partnership with San Pedro-based developer Jerico Development and acquired a significant equity position in the 42-acre West Harbor destination currently under construction at the Port of Los Angeles.

JAXPORT celebrates the arrival of Maersk’s Seaspan Montevideo

AJOT Newsroom | June 06, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) celebrates the arrival of Maersk’s Seaspan Montevideo, one of the first vessels to call JAXPORT as part of the new Gemini Cooperation. The Gemini Cooperation North America Shuttle service is a partnership between ocean carriers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, connecting Jacksonville, Florida, directly to Cartagena, Colombia – a major transshipment hub – and the Gemini global network.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | June 06, 2025

Port of Nansha offering 30-days of free storage for North America bound containers

This proactive initiative enables customers to ensure their Supply Chains stay fluid during this critical time.

Plezia named Port of Long Beach Engineering Managing Director

The Port of Long Beach has promoted Suzanne Plezia, P.E., to Managing Director of Engineering Services to succeed Sean Gamette, P.E., who earlier this spring announced his retirement.

Port Freeport welcomes returning commissioners; Port Commission elects new officers

Port Freeport marked a day of leadership transition and continuity as Commissioners Dan Croft and Ravi Singhania were sworn in prior to the Regular Port Commission Meeting on Thursday, May 29.

Global Container Terminals launches renewable fuels at GCT Vanterm

This World Environment Day, Global Container Terminals (GCT) proudly celebrates the power of collaboration and climate action with the successful implementation of renewable fuels at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet.

Mississippi River’s freight value highlighted at FreightWeekSTL

AJOT Newsroom | June 05, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Industry leaders discussed how impediments impact global trade and why St. Louis remains a key export hub

About 2,000 gallons of diesel spills in Baltimore waterfront, US officials say

Reuters | June 05, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

A 2,000-gallon diesel spill that originated at a hospital facility in Baltimore, Maryland, on Wednesday tainted a waterfront in a popular tourist spot in the city, but there was no impact on drinking water in the area, officials said on Thursday.

Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers selected to expand capacity at French Seayard Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | June 05, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | June 04, 2025

Port of Corpus Christi completes ship channel improvement project

The Port of Corpus Christi hosted federal, state and local leaders at a historic event celebrating the forthcoming completion of a milestone national infrastructure project, which increased the depth of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to 54 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).