Port of Corpus Christi plans new container terminal
The Port of Corpus Christi is advancing plans with DP World for a new container terminal targeting up to 1 million TEUs, supported by a 2,000-acre inland port, Class I rail access and expanding Gulf Coast trade capacity.
Port of Corpus Christi’s nuclear power plans
The ports of Corpus Christi and Long Beach are advancing maritime nuclear research with MARAD and private-sector partners, exploring floating nuclear power plants, small modular reactors and future nuclear-powered commercial vessels.
AAPA cites delays by House & Senate supporting U.S. port infrastructure investments
AAPA is urging Congress to strengthen U.S. port infrastructure funding as PIDP authorization expires, warning that investment in cargo terminals, dredging, cranes, and freight connectivity is critical to maritime security and supply chain competitiveness.
IMC Logistics will deploy 50 Tesla Semis
IMC Logistics is expanding its clean-trucking fleet with 50 Tesla Semis as part of a blended strategy that combines battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and renewable diesel technologies for California drayage.
BNSF’s Farmer plays the long game
BNSF CEO Katie Farmer says the railroad will prioritize infrastructure, technology, and customer partnerships over consolidation, arguing that investments in intermodal capacity and service can compete with a potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger.
Foreign-Trade Zones can mitigate high US tariffs & create new economic development
Higher U.S. tariffs are driving more importers and manufacturers to Foreign-Trade Zones, where companies can defer duties, improve cash flow, support domestic production, and reduce overall supply chain costs.
Union Pacific’s Vena urges support for UP-Norfolk Southern rail merger
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena says the proposed Norfolk Southern merger could cut up to two days from some rail transit times, reduce costly interchanges, and create the first coast-to-coast U.S. railroad.
MARAD’s Carmel calls for US to build a fleet of nuclear-powered ships mobilization
U.S. maritime leaders are pushing for a shipbuilding revival as MARAD argues that nuclear propulsion, AI-enabled logistics, predictable cargo, and new financing tools could reshape American commercial shipping.
Los Angeles reports over 5% cargo shift from Gulf & East Coast ports
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes remain elevated as Suez Canal disruption, Panama Canal low-water restrictions, resilient imports, and favorable West Coast routing economics shift freight from Gulf and Atlantic gateways.
IMC’s Schneider says cargo theft in costs $35 billion a year
Rising cargo theft is putting pressure on U.S. supply chains as criminals exploit rail congestion, fake DOT numbers, and jurisdictional gaps, prompting industry support for stronger federal coordination through the CORCA Act.
© Copyright 1999–2026 American Journal of Transportation. All Rights Reserved