CMA CGM forms global terminals venture with private equity firm
Stonepeak will pay $2.4 billion to take a 25% stake in the United Ports JV while the French carrier will hold 75% and maintain operational control of the terminals involved.
Keep Food Safety in Play this Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, January 28, 2026 — Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery and foods that are served over several hours. To help prevent foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding fans to keep food safety in play on game day.
New terminal planned for Long Beach designed to attract e-commerce business
The Metro Express Terminal at Pier S will serve smaller, independent container lines on the trans-Pacific that carry e-commerce merchandise requiring rapid movement once onshore.
Port of Los Angeles forging ahead with aggressive construction program
Expansion of two container terminals and construction of a new 200-acre facility to be called Pier 500 will help the port retain its position as the largest US gateway, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in his State of the Port address Thursday.
Ocean Alliance adding Vietnam calls to North America for 2026
The carrier consortium released details of its new network showing a slight uptick in port calls primarily from Southeast Asia and small rotation changes on the US East Coast.
Washington state weighs permanent ban on funding port automation
The state senate is considering a new bill that would block state funds from going toward port automation, with longshore workers adding their support.
Long Beach considering development of ‘conventional, zero-emissions' terminal: CEO
Noel Hacegaba made the announcement about the possible 1.8 million-TEU terminal during his first State of the Port presentation since taking over as CEO on Jan.1 following the retirement of Mario Cordero.
Canada’s Port Saint John ready for larger ships, more containers
Canada’s eastern-most port has completed the final phase of a project that has added a new berth and increased track capacity for handling intermodal rail.