Container lines begin shifting China-built ships out of US loops
The Premier Alliance is revamping a trans-Pacific service that would otherwise incur hundreds of millions of dollars in US port fees on Chinese-built vessels.
Melvin steps down as SC Ports chief
Barbara Melvin was on the job for almost four years, with the Leatherman terminal dispute and capacity expansions taking up much of her tenure.
Charleston’s Leatherman terminal eyes second berth by late 2026
The announcement of Leatherman’s expansion comes as MSC looks to bring in more trans-Atlantic services to call the terminal.
US ports look to DOT to close big funding gap for project grants
US ports want the federal government to increase the amount set aside for infrastructure grants in the DOT’s next budget, saying ports are an integral part of the nation’s road and rail network.
Understanding FDA Terms for Possible New Therapies to Prevent and Treat Diseases
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs, biologics and medical devices. Sometimes, the FDA allows the emergency use of medical products not yet approved. Here’s what some of those terms used to describe potential treatments mean.
New Houston berth to enhance post-Panamax handling
The roughly two-year project to complete Bayport’s Wharf 7 will allow the terminal to handle more ships as work on widening the Houston Ship Channel continues.
US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025
Import volumes for September through December are expected to come in each month about 20% under the comparable 2024 levels, according to the latest Global Port Tracker, with tariff-linked frontloading one of the primary reasons.
New Jersey’s proposed worker classification rule hangs over port truckers
The new rule, a second attempt at requiring the so-called ABC test for workers in the state, has drawn opposition from multiple groups, with port trucking among the affected industries.