US ports

White House to invest US$20 billion in US ports cybersecurity

The Biden-Harris Administration is set to issue an Executive Order aimed at bolstering the security of the US ports, accompanied by a series of additional measures to enhance maritime cybersecurity, reinforce supply chains, and bolster the United States’ industrial base.

Furthermore, the Administration will announce its intention to bring domestic manufacturing capacity back to America, ensuring the provision of safe and secure cranes to U.S. ports through an investment of over US$20 billion in...

https://container-news.com/white-house-to-invest-us20-billion-in-us-ports-cybersecurity/

US ports achieve container import record in May 2022

US port imports hit another record high this spring, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report published by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates.

The reasons for that are that the country’s major container ports worked to ease congestion and retailers stocked up before the West Coast dock workers’ labor contract expired.

Specifically, US ports covered by the Global Port Tracker handled 2.4 million TEU in May, up 6% from April and up 2.7% year over year. They also...

https://container-news.com/us-ports-achieve-container-import-record-in-may-2022/

Inflation leads to record imports at US box ports

Imports into major US container ports are breaking one record after another, as they hit new highs this spring.

The reason is the expected inflation, which leads retailers to order goods before prices rise. Another reason, however, is the further issues facing the supply chain, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report published by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates.

US ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.34 million TEU in March, up 10.8%...

https://container-news.com/inflation-leads-to-record-imports-at-us-box-ports/

Qatar intends to invest US$10 billion in US ports

Qatar has unveiled plans to invest at least US$10 billion in US ports and has approached international banks for financing help for infrastructure developments.

In particular, Doha was targeting investments in ports around the US East Coast, according to Reuters, which were expected to be developed in phases.

“The Qataris have been preparing for almost a year to test the waters with US port investments,” said Michael Frodl, a US-based adviser on projects including maritime security, commerce and...

https://container-news.com/qatar-intends-to-invest-us10-billion-in-us-ports/

White House opens coffers for ports developing in line with climate agenda

Federal funding beckons for US ports looking to get in on offshore wind market development.
The government has supported a new and ambitious proposal for offshore wind energy growth with a $230m grant scheme for port projects related to sustainable energy programmes.
Grants will be awarded through the Port Infrastructure Development Programme on a competitive basis to projects that modernise port infrastructure and support economic vitality – but there is a special …

The post White House opens...

https://theloadstar.com/white-house-opens-coffers-for-ports-developing-in-line-with-climate-agenda/

Cosco Shipping Lines Launch EMA Service To Offer Key Port Amenities

  • Cosco Shipping Lines is launching a new dedicated East Mediterranean – US East Coast (EMA) service in April.
  • EMA will offer dedicated service to/from the key US East Coast ports.
  • EMA service can offer fast connection to US ports and West Mediterranean ports.

Cosco Shipping Lines is launching a new dedicated East Mediterranean – US East Coast (EMA) service in April, writes Katherine Si for Seatrade Maritime News.

At a time of an unprecedented number of blanked sailings due to the demand impact...

http://mfame.guru/cosco-shipping-lines-launch-ema-service-to-offer-key-port-amenities/

Port of Virginia takes temperature checks after COVID-19 case

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, one employee at the Port of Virginia found to be infected by the disease. According to the port authorities, after the positive test of the employee, the port’s area had been carefully sanitized with the aid of a specialist contractor.

Following the covid-19 positive case, the port continues its operations under normal conditions. In fact, Port of Virginia has set several safety measures in order to avoid a further spread of the disease.

As a precautionary...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-virginia-takes-temperature-checks-after-covid-19-case/

Port of LA marks its lowest monthly cargo volume due to COVID-19

Following the COVID-19 situation, Port of Los Angeles marked a decline in its cargo volumes during March. In fact, the US busiest port managed to move 449.568 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), meaning a drop by 30.9% in comparison to the same period last year.

Specifically, during the first quarter of 2020, cargo volumes noted a decrease by 18.5% compared to 2019. For the records, this was the lowest monthly cargo moving ever recorded for the port since February 2009.

We’ve had two serious...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-la-marks-its-lowest-monthly-cargo-volume-due-to-covid-19/

Port of Wilmington completes Turning Basin Expansion Project

The North Carolina Ports Authority (NC Ports) is prepared to welcome the largest container vessels arriving on the US East Coast, following the completion of Phase II of the Turning Basin Expansion Project at the Port of Wilmington.

Specifically, through this expansion the port will be able to accommodate ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) with a length of 1.200 feet.

The completion of this project ushers NC Ports and the Port of Wilmington into the big ship era. We recognize the importance of...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-wilmington-completes-turning-basin-expansion-project/

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