SC Ports taps former commercial executive to lead
Micah Mallace, who served for over a decade at the port, will return to take the reins as chief executive.
Harbor deepening primes Mobile for bigger ships, first US calls
The Port of Mobile is now the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast, a region that has been limited on ship capacity because of service rotations through Houston’s shallower depth.
Savannah to fund Ocean Terminal improvements as lay berth opens
The port will go ahead with the first phase of developing more container handling capability at its second-largest marine terminal, which is also providing temporary parking for big ships.
Cordero to retire at end of 2025 after eight years as Long Beach executive director
Mario Cordero has frequently said that his goal as Long Beach’s port director was to grow cargo volumes while promoting environmental sustainability in port operations.
Savannah to fund Ocean Terminal improvements as lay berth opens
The port will go ahead with the first phase of developing more container handling capability at its second-largest marine terminal, which is also providing temporary parking for big ships.
Port of Los Angeles looks to handle future growth with new terminal project
In its request for proposals to develop Pier 500, the port will specify that it seeks to contract with a member company of the Pacific Maritime Association that pledges to follow the guidelines for terminal operations on the US West Coast.
Montreal joins Vancouver in levying empty container fee
Canadian transportation regulators are considering whether empty container fees are justified, following protests from shipowners and vessel operators.
LA port wants California to raise bridge to accommodate big ships
The Port of Los Angeles is meeting with California state officials to promote its plan to extend the Vincent Thomas Bridge repair project to allow 23,000-TEU ships to call all six of its marine terminals.