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Largest port expansion on Canada’s East Coast reaches another milestone

Leo Ryan | April 20, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

In the presence of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the biggest port project in Montreal’s modern history has moved a critical step forward after several decades of planning and extensive delays.

Communication is key to handling supply chain disruptions

George Lauriat | April 20, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Mike Troy II, CEO of Troy Container Line, a Red Bank, New Jersey–based NVO has witnessed a lot of disruptions to the supply chain. And 2026 is no different with tariffs and geo-political upheaval in the Middle East. But from Troy’s vantage point the key to riding out the storm is communication.

New England ports making headway

George Lauriat | April 20, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

New England’s ports have encountered headwinds from tariffs and regulatory issues but are making solid headway in 2026

Master planning: Port master plan 2050

George Lauriat | April 20, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of New York /New Jersey’s infrastructure and operational future is largely reflected in the Master Plan, a plan based on two 15-year segments that end in 2050.

The Port of New York/New Jersey building for the future

George Lauriat | April 20, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In an interview with the AJOT, Bethann Rooney, Port Director for the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ) discusses the successes and emerging challenges for the largest port on North America’s East Coast.

Middle East O&G a casualty of conflict

George Lauriat | March 23, 2026 | Energy

The US-Israel war with Iran has enveloped the Middle East oil producers in a conflict not of their choosing. And their O&G business looks to be one of the casualties.

In 2026 US auto demand down-shifts but what’s next?

George Lauriat | March 23, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

US auto demand has downshifted as automakers re-examine their options as they try to dodge the potholes in the road ahead.

Georgia Port Authority expands inland rail network to global markets

Debra N. Phillips | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) is expanding its inland rail network by adding new facilities and enhancing service in its active facilities.

Port of Brunswick increases capacity and improves operational efficiency

The Port of Brunswick, the busiest Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro/Ro) port on the East Coast, is investing in infrastructure to drive efficiency and add capacity to prepare for future growth.

Georgia’s foreign trade is booming and the ports with it

Debra N. Phillips | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Georgia breaks past global trade records, enhancing service and investing in infrastructure.

China and Russia go bananas to spur 2025 global recovery

Andrew Meadows | March 23, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

The global banana trade got back on track in 2025 through increased demand from two interesting sources - Russia and China.

Out of the box with SeaCube: CEO says cold chain resilient and still growing

Andrew Meadows | March 23, 2026 | Logistics

SeaCube Container Leasing says in 2025 the company was the world’s largest investor in refrigerated equipment.

Robust cargo trends continue at Port of Prince Rupert

Leo Ryan | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Bolstered by substantial infrastructure investments, Canada’s Port of Prince Rupert in northern British Columbia has maintained a growth pattern in both bulk and container throughput in the early months of 2026 after a solid performance in 2025.

Asia trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes

Leo Ryan | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

After setting new total and container cargo records in 2025 thanks notably to double digit growth of maritime trade with China, brisk volumes have continued to pass through Canada’s largest port.

NWSA moving forward with infrastructure upgrades

AJOT Staff | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Northwest Seaport Alliance is moving ahead with improvements to Terminal 5, refrigerated cargo expansion and Inland connections.

Port of Portland, Oregon re-opens container operations

Stas Margaronis | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In 2025 the Port of Portland, Oregon handled 15.53 million metric tons (mt) of cargo, a vast majority of that freight was either bulk minerals at nearly 7.5 million mt or grain at almost 3.6 million mt.

Arctic adventures

Julie Gedeon | March 23, 2026 | Maritime

Despite headwinds California’s ports forge ahead

Stas Margaronis | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

California’s ports like Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, among the nation’s largest are forging ahead with strong container volumes and investments for the future.

Transloading expertise drives Ray-Mont’s North American expansion

Julie Gedeon | February 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Ray-Mont Logistics International Inc. is significantly expanding its North American operations as it responds to increasing but more fluctuating market demands for its transloading logistics services in Canada and the United States.

Ports adopt technology to improve efficiency and sustainability

Debra N. Phillips | February 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Many of the challenges to ports are not new. Congestion and delays have dogged port efficiency for decades. Now new technologies have come to the fore and ports are implementing them at an astounding pace, improving nearly every aspect of port management.

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