The American Association of Port Authorities said cuts to EPA anti-pollution programs will hurt jobs and weaken the U.S. maritime sector.
The Biden administration is getting a clearer picture of freight flow changes with new data from inland intermodal hubs.
Rail, port and trucking interests want the Biden administration to ramp up oversight and coordination of the multi-billion dollar infrastructure law.
A group representing the nation’s largest container ports contends lawmakers are misleading the public with a bill targeting Chinese-made container cranes.
AskWaves checks in on AAPA’s port industry panel for its take on ocean shipping’s short-term prospects.
DOT should consider trucking and other supply chain costs in its push to expand off-site and inland container facilities, transportation executives caution.
Freight transportation experts weigh in on Pete Buttigieg’s one-year mark as the secretary of transportation.
The White House will be “shining a light on profiteering” by ocean carriers in an effort to fend off inflation and keep supply chains moving.
As freight congestion weakens transportation links, AskWaves looks at potential federal funding options for supporting a move to 24/7 operations.
A Senate hearing on freight mobility includes a dispute over hours-of-service rules for truckers
Maritime operators make the case for being included in the next COVID-19 relief bill.
A maritime coalition wants Congress to fund a new maritime relief program as part of the next COVID-19 relief bill.
A Water Resources Development Act bill passed by Congress allows millions to be spent on harbor maintenance.
Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.
$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.
Industry pushes lawmakers for roughly $2 billion in maritime-specific relief in next COVID package.
Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.
Hall of fame induction and trade conference postponed until September.
American Association of Port Authorities and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association among organizations canceling meetings.
Congress urged to double Coast Guard budget over next decade.
Baltimore terminal reduces working hours; Georgia ports brace for volume dive
American Association of Port Authorities says year-over-year cargo volumes in the first quarter could be down by at least 20%.
The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.
Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs.
U.S. House green-lights measure to improve big-ship access.
Ports are asking that Chinese-made container cranes be excluded from the list of products on which President Trump has threatened a 10 tariff.
Ports receive 15% of grant program typically used for surface projects.
Chris Connor, the new president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities, is enthusiastic about advocating for the varied needs of its members.
Port of Virginia sees tariffs putting its billion-dollar expansion at risk.
Raising the gas tax a priority despite pushback by conservatives.
Democrats boost maritime programs over Trump’s budget
U.S. maritime’s economic contributions may be at risk if Chinese tariffs remain in place.
World Shipping Council reigns in predictions of severe price spikes resulting from low-sulfur fuel regulation.
Congress is handing out $93 million in federal grants for improvements at the nation’s top 15 container ports.
