19% Increase on Year of TEUs at Port of Los Angeles
In March the Port of Los Angeles experienced a significant increase in activity, processing 743,417 TEUs, a 19% rise from the same month last year
The Americas
Biden Administration Reinstates Venezuelan Oil Sanctions
The Biden administration has reinstated oil sanctions against Venezuela, criticizing President Maduro for not pursuing more democratic reforms.
Portland, Oregon Says Goodbye to Container Port
The only container terminal in Portland, OR is set to close end of September, as city officials decide to potentially repurpose the facility.
$53M Renovation Budget for Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Galveston Wharves has been awarded the 2024 Landmark Award by the Houston Business Journal for its $53M renovation & expansion of Cruise Terminal 25
FBI Launches Criminal Inquiry Into Baltimore Bridge Disaster
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated a criminal investigation into the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Food-Carrying Vessel Attacked in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haitian news reported the hijacking of the container vessel Magalie by members of the 5 Seconds Gang within Port-au-Prince.
Juneau & Cruise Industry Reach Passenger Numbers Agreement
Juneau, Alaska has reached a preliminary agreement with the cruise industry to regulate the influx of cruise ship passengers.
Suspension of Port-au-Prince Calls by Evergreen
Amid increasing security issues and a surge in street violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Evergreen has announced a halt to all its visits to the port.
Maersk Plans Alternative Services Due to Baltimore Incident
Maersk Line has announced its readiness to reroute services from eastern Canada to the southern Atlantic Ocean and the US Gulf.
Davie Awarded First Government Contract for Six Icebreakers
Davie announces it has secured its inaugural contract under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) from the Government of Canada.
Loss of Propulsion to Blame for Baltimore Bridge Crash
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore reported that the incident occurred after the container ship Dail momentarily lost propulsion.
February Data Shows Increase in Port of Oakland Imports, Exports
In February, the Port of Oakland witnessed a notable increase in container traffic, exceeding the figures from the same month the previous year.
Baltimore Bridge Collision: What Happened Exactly?
The cause of the incident remains uncertain, yet BBC Verify has been examining footage of the crash alongside voyage records of the Dali via MarineTraffic
Authorities Make Statements After Baltimore Bridge Incident
Pete Buttigieg, the United States Secretary of Transportation, has announced his commitment to support local officials in the wake of the incident.
Container Ship Hits Bridge in Baltimore: Casualties Feared
Unfolding in Baltimore: bridge collapse occurred last night following a collision with the Dali containership, which has a capacity of 9,962 TEU.
New Warehouse Facility in Mexico for Maersk
Maersk has recently launched a new logistics center spanning 30,000m² in Tijuana, Mexico, aimed at enhancing cross-border trade for clients.
Overweight Fees Announced by CMA CGM for South America
CMA CGM has introduced a new overweight surcharge (OWS), set to take effect from April 1, 2024, and to remain in place until further notice.
Lock 2 Sees First Towboat of the Year on the Mississippi
On Sunday, the inaugural towboat of 2024 navigated through Hastings, MN Lock & Dam 2, heralding the start of the Mississippi's navigation season.
81 Year Old Great Lakes Cargo Vessel Catches Fire
The US Coast Guard reported a fire on the Cuyahoga, the oldest operational cargo ship navigating the Great Lakes.
CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU Vessel Docks in PortMiami
PortMiami saw the docking of the CMA CGM Bali on March 11. The container vessel boasts a 15,000 TEU capacity & serves the Manhattan Bridge route.