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US Department of Transportation: MARAD Invests Nearly $800 Million into American Ports to Strengthen Supply Chains​

MARAD Logo

MARAD has awarded $774 million to 37 U.S. port projects — from Alaska to West Virginia — in one of the largest single-round port infrastructure investments in recent history.

Liam Kohns April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 National News, News Read more

Job Post: Port of Vancouver (USA) – Marine Superintendent

Port of Vancouver USA

The Port of Vancouver USA is hiring a Marine Superintendent to coordinate vessel movements, cargo logistics, and rail operations at one of the Pacific Northwest’s most active marine terminals — with a salary range of $99,166 to $144,691 annually.

Liam Kohns April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Job, Local News, MEX recruitment, News Read more

Job Post: Merchants Exchange – Association Account Specialist

Job Post: Merchants Exchange – Association Account Specialist

Merchants Exchange is seeking an organized self-starter to fill the position of Association Account Specialist.
This position enjoys a high level of contact with our members through meetings, events, and workshops.

Liam Kohns April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Job, Local News, MEX recruitment, News Read more

Borneo Press Article: Ports in Transition – Navigating Sustainability, Risk and a Fragmented World

Port from on the cement

A new global ports report finds near-universal commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 — but warns that progress is fragmenting along regional and financial fault lines just as the pressure to act intensifies.

Liam Kohns April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Congress Confronts U.S. Shipbuilding Crisis as Maritime Buildout Meets Reality Check

American Shipyard

Washington is pouring historic funding into American shipbuilding — but a joint congressional hearing this week revealed that investment alone won’t fix decades of delays, cost overruns, and industrial base failures.

Liam Kohns April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 National News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: U.S. Coast Guard to Homeport First Two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska

USCG Cutter in Alaska

The Coast Guard’s decision to homeport its first two new Arctic icebreakers in Alaska signals a generational shift in U.S. Arctic strategy — and a changing of the guard for the Pacific Northwest’s icebreaking fleet.

Liam Kohns April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 National News, News Read more

Port of Vancouver USA Earns 17th Straight Clean Audit

Port of Vancouver USA

The Port of Vancouver USA has earned its 17th consecutive clean audit — a nearly two-decade streak of flawless financial accountability from Washington State’s independent auditor.

Liam Kohns April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Local News, News Read more

DredgeWire Article: Saltchuk Marine and Harbor Docking & Towing Form Green Tug Towing Joint Venture, Begin Construction on Four Advanced Hybrid Escort Tugs to Serve Woodside Louisiana LNG

the Green Tug initative

A Seattle-Gulf Coast tug partnership has landed a $300 million, 20-year contract to build and operate four hybrid escort tugs for Woodside Energy’s massive Louisiana LNG terminal.

Liam Kohns April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 National News, News Read more

NL Times Article: Antwerp Oil Spill Spreading to Zeeland Nature Reserves; Cleanup Could Take Weeks

Oil in water

A bunkering mishap at Europe’s second-busiest port sent oil into the Scheldt River and across protected Dutch wetlands, triggering a weeks-long environmental cleanup with lasting operational and ecological consequences.

Liam Kohns April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 International News, News Read more

Global Times Article: World’s Largest, China’s First 10,000-ton All-Electric Smart Container Vessel Delivered

First Electric Container Ship

China’s first all-electric intelligent container ship has entered commercial service, setting a new global benchmark for zero-emission coastal shipping.

Liam Kohns April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 International News, News Read more
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