by Stas Margaronis Dec 18, 2024
Port of LA’s Seroka: “on pace to exceed 10 million” TEUs In 2024
The Port of Los Angeles processed 884,315 TEUs in November, a 16% increase over the previous year and so far in 2024 has moved 9,375,735 TEUs, 19% ahead of its 2023 pace:
Port of Long Beach’s Cordero says port on course for 9.6 million TEUs in 2024
Port of Long Beach the port surpasses the previous record set in November 2020.
Will Congress repeal The Jones Act?
The “Jones Act” legislation [Merchant Marine Act, 1921 requires that ships calling between U.S. ports be U.S. owned, built, and manned] has long been a target of groups like the Heritage Foundation. With the Trump Administration soon to take office, will 2025 be the final year of the Jones Act?
Port of Oakland’s Wan says infrastructure building blocks will speed growth
Wan thanked Port of Oakland maritime stakeholders, including truckers, shippers, terminal operators, and longshore workers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU): “We have a partnership with you, and we are making great strides …
Port of South Louisiana’s Matthews: Record tonnage in 2024
The Port of South Louisiana is projecting record tonnage in 2024, according to Paul Matthews, CEO, Port of South Louisiana.
Peterson Institute’s Lovely warns new tariffs equal: “Uncertainty…Disruption and Higher Prices”
Mary E. Lovely, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute of International Economics, based in Washington D.C., warned of “uncertainty” and “disruption” on U.S. trade and for U.S. shippers as a result higher tariffs expected to be implemented by President-elect Donald Trump.
AAPA hails $2.9 billion for ‘Clean U.S. Ports Grants’
On October 29th, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President & CEO Cary Davis said the AAPA continued its strong advocacy for U.S. ports and emphasized the importance of new federal renewable energy grants, totaling $2.9 billion, supporting new economic development.
Port of South Louisiana’s Matthews: Record tonnage In 2024
The Port of South Louisiana is projecting record tonnage in 2024, according to Paul Matthews, CEO, Port of South Louisiana.
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