American Association of Port Authorities
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American Shipper
Coronavirus pushes back more maritime industry events
Hall of fame induction and trade conference postponed until September.
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Coronavirus sinks maritime conferences
American Association of Port Authorities and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association among organizations canceling meetings.
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COVID-19 exposing funding shortfalls at US ports — security expert
Congress urged to double Coast Guard budget over next decade.
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Port of LA taking ‘substantial’ hit from coronavirus
Baltimore terminal reduces working hours; Georgia ports brace for volume dive
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Coronavirus slashing US port volumes
American Association of Port Authorities says year-over-year cargo volumes in the first quarter could be down by at least 20%.
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Maritime
Commentary: Drone use by ports to increase in 2020
The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.
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Maritime
Trump to sign off on 2020 transportation spending bill
Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs.
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Maritime
Congressional milestone may lead to billions for port funding
U.S. House green-lights measure to improve big-ship access.
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American Shipper
Ports want container cranes excluded from new tariff list
Ports are asking that Chinese-made container cranes be excluded from the list of products on which President Trump has threatened a 10 tariff.
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Legal issues
DOT proposes $856 million for roads, rails, and ports
Ports receive 15% of grant program typically used for surface projects.
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