Tacoma and the Puyallup Tribe greenlight a Blair Waterway widening project that pairs cargo expansion with salmon habitat restoration.
Port of Tacoma Article: Port of Tacoma and Puyallup Tribe of Indians Approve Agreement to Widen Blair Waterway
CleanShipping International Article: Wärtsilä Launches Onboard Wastewater Management Product Line
Wärtsilä has launched a modular onboard grease trap series designed to keep fats, oils, and grease out of ship discharge systems — a practical new tool for fleet operators navigating tightening environmental compliance requirements at sea.
Railway Age Article: Port of Coos Bay Awarded $11M to Advance PCIP Project
The global containership orderbook has hit a record 13 million TEU — and shipping consultancy Linerlytica is warning that the industry’s capacity discipline may be tested like never before as the delivery wave accelerates.
CruiseNews Article: American Encore Begins Panama Canal Delivery Voyage to Columbia River
American Cruise Lines’ newest and most spacious riverboat, American Encore, launched its sold-out inaugural season today from Portland — marking the arrival of the eighth American Cruise Lines vessel to call the Columbia and Snake Rivers home.
Splash 247 Article: IMO Net Zero Framework Survives Assault but Adoption Remains Uncertain
The IMO’s Net Zero Framework survived a coordinated push to weaken or dismantle it at MEPC 84, with a narrow majority of member states reaffirming it as the basis for negotiations — and setting December as the next shot at formal adoption.
US Department of Transportation: MARAD Invests Nearly $800 Million into American Ports to Strengthen Supply Chains
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.
Job Post: Port of Vancouver (USA) – Marine Superintendent
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.
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.
Borneo Press Article: Ports in Transition – Navigating Sustainability, Risk and a Fragmented World
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.
gCaptain Article: Congress Confronts U.S. Shipbuilding Crisis as Maritime Buildout Meets Reality Check
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.