Maher Container Terminal Capital investments on behalf of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey result in the long-term economic growth for the port industry, according to the 2020 Economic Impact Study by the New York Shipping Association. Investments close to $2.9 billion across projects spanning waterside, terminal and landside infrastructure and equipment have reshaped and repositioned the port to meet 21st-century ...

Port Tampa Bay celebrates a historically successful migratory bird nesting season. In 2020, one of the port’s two dredge material management areas and spoil islands had the greatest diversity of nesting shorebird species than any other spot in the state.  To see more timely news from AAPA Members, subscribe to the weekly Advisory newsletter.

The Port of Vancouver USA approved the purchase of environmental mitigation credits from the Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank (Wapato Bank) in anticipation of several upcoming projects. The Port of Vancouver USA is the first port within the Wapato Bank service area to create an agreement like this to secure credits that will be released upon bank certification for future port development. ...

Despite the barriers they face, women in the field of logistics work hard to make a difference and are paving the way for a new generation of women to be inspired to join the field. AAPA applauds the leadership of Kristen Decas, CEO and director of the Port of Hueneme, and Elaine Forbes, executive director of the Port of San ...

Browns Point Lighthouse Park. Courtesy of Points Northeast Historical Society The Port of Tacoma Commission has identified 10 local economic development projects to invest in. These projects will be funded by the port’s Local Economic Development Investment Fund, an annual program that supports non-profit organizations and local governments in Pierce County that promote international trade, tourism or infrastructure efforts. The Port of Seattle will rename six ...

Photo courtesy of Port of Long Beach. From left: Intermodal Operations Manager Carlo Luzzi, trucker Rafael Saavedra, Executive Director Mario Cordero and Intermodal Operations Coordinator Tom Becker. The Port of Long Beach knows the importance of doing what it can to protect the supply chain workers who continue to move the nation’s cargo during the COVID-19 pandemic. After learning about Alhambra-based trucker Rafael ...

Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor courtesy of Ports of Indiana The Port of Corpus Christi is proud to recognize Buckeye Partners L.P. for achieving a historic milestone in its South Texas Gateway (STG) Terminal project – loading the first vessel with crude oil sourced from the Permian Basin for export to overseas markets. The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor marked the 50th Anniversary of its Grand Opening on July 17, ...

Photo courtesy of the Port of New Orleans The Port of Montreal container terminal project in Contrecoeur is progressing at a fast pace. The MPA with the participation of the Canada Infrastructure Bank held two information sessions in view of the call for qualifications for the construction of the future terminal which will be launched in the coming weeks. The Port of New Orleans, Water ...

Photo courtesy of Port of Barranquilla Through an initiative of the Port of Barranquilla, Fundaport, in partnership with the Bacana stable, took to the streets of the La Luz neighborhood to educate their neighbors on how to prevent illness and help stop COVID 19. PortMiami has extended the waiver of lay berth and harbor fees for an additional 30 days for cruise line partners that have ...

Harbormasters monitor the security of the complex through CCTV feeds. Photo: Port of Hueneme The Port of Beaumont was awarded $533,913 in federal funding by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The grant will fund a portion of three major security projects that will upgrade the port’s video surveillance capabilities ...