Jonathan Daniels named new Maryland Port Administration executive director

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has announced that Jonathan Daniels is to be the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, which manages and directs the six state-owned marine terminals of the Port of Baltimore.

Daniels, who is currently chief executive officer and director at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., will begin in his new position February 5.

“We’re excited to have someone of Jonathan Daniels’ stature join us in such a pivotal role leading...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/jonathan-daniels-named-new-maryland-port-administration-executive-director/

Port of Oswego gets $4 million for cargo-handling and rail upgrades

The Port of Oswego, located on Lake Ontario along the New York shoreline, has received a $4 million federal grant to acquire new cargo handling equipment and improve rail infrastructure.

Funding from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will enable the port to increase export capacity, which will in turn benefit local businesses seeking access to global export markets.

Commodities handled at the port include aluminum, steel, agricultural products, salt,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-oswego-gets-4-million-for-cargo-handling-and-rail-upgrades