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Georgia Ports Authority Reports Strong Growth, Major Infrastructure Expansion in Early 2025
Ports
January 28, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Georgia Ports Authority Reports Strong Growth, Major Infrastructure Expansion in Early 2025

Port of Savannah handled over 2.8 million TEUs in the second half of 2024, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year, the Georgia Port Authority reported Tuesday. December 2024...
Port of Los Angeles Hits Second-Best Year in 2024
Ports
January 23, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Los Angeles Hits Second-Best Year in 2024

The Port of Los Angeles processed over 10.3 million container units in 2024, marking a nearly 20% increase from the previous year and securing its position as the second-best performance...
Port of Long Beach Shatters Record with 9.6 Million TEUs in 2024
Ports
January 22, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Long Beach Shatters Record with 9.6 Million TEUs in 2024

The Port of Long Beach set a new record in 2024, handling 9.6 million cargo containers without any disruptions or backlogs. The record performance represents a 20.3% increase from the...
Cyclone Warning Closes Additional Ports In Western Australia’s Pilbara
Ports
January 19, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Cyclone Warning Closes Additional Ports In Western Australia’s Pilbara

By Jason Gale Jan 18, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Pilbara Ports Authority closed the Ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Varanus Island and Cape Preston West late Saturday as Tropical Cyclone Sean formed off the coast of Western...
Australia Shuts Its Biggest Iron Ore Port On Cyclone Threat
Ports
January 18, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Australia Shuts Its Biggest Iron Ore Port On Cyclone Threat

By Paul-Alain Hunt Jan 17, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Australia’s largest iron ore export hub Port Hedland has been closed as a tropical cyclone develops offshore the Pilbara region of Western Australia state....
Tariff Jitters Drive U.S. Import Rush from China
Ports
January 15, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Tariff Jitters Drive U.S. Import Rush from China

U.S. imports from China finished the year strong after some companies stockpiled shipments of apparel, toys, furniture and electronics ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariffs that could revive a trade war between the world's economic superpowers.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Take Over Terminal Operations at Scandinavia’s Largest Vehicle Port
Ports
January 14, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Take Over Terminal Operations at Scandinavia’s Largest Vehicle Port

Olso-based roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced a strategic expansion of its logistics services with plans to assume terminal operations at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden’s premier vehicle...
Port Strike Averted, But U.S. Import Surge Expected to Continue
Ports
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port Strike Averted, But U.S. Import Surge Expected to Continue

A potential crisis at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted as the International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year labor agreement, preventing what...
DP World Hits 100 Million TEU Milestone
Ports
January 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DP World Hits 100 Million TEU Milestone

UAE-based DP World has reached a significant milestone in global shipping, surpassing 100 million TEUs of container handling capacity across its worldwide operations. The achievement comes after more than $11...
ILA Union Gives Trump ‘Full Credit’ for Helping Secure Labor Contract with Port Employers
Ports
January 9, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ILA Union Gives Trump ‘Full Credit’ for Helping Secure Labor Contract with Port Employers

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is crediting President-elect Donald Trump with helping to secure a landmark six-year master contract agreement with the US Maritime Alliance (USMX), averting a potential shutdown...
ILA and USMX Reach Six-Year Contract Agreement, Averting U.S. Port Crisis
Ports
January 8, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ILA and USMX Reach Six-Year Contract Agreement, Averting U.S. Port Crisis

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have successfully negotiated a tentative six-year Master Contract, preventing potential major supply chain disruptions at East and Gulf Coast...
Reality Check: Inside the Debate Over Automation at America’s Ports
Ports
January 6, 2025
From 
Lori Ann LaRocco
 via 
gCaptain

Reality Check: Inside the Debate Over Automation at America’s Ports

Ongoing side discussions prior to the much-anticipated January 7th meeting between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will set the tone and manage expectations of the highly anticipated meeting.