The St. Louis Metro Port system ranks first among U.S. inland port districts for cargo tonnage per river mile, moving 24.8 million tons in 2024.
MarineLink Article: Most Efficient Inland Port System Named
WorkBoat Article: Navy Seeks Contractors for Bremerton Drydock Project
The Navy is soliciting bids on a program worth up to $15 billion to build a new drydock and modernize waterfront facilities at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton.
WorkBoat Article: Tugboat Captain Gets 18 Months for Miami Beach Collision That Killed Three Children
A Florida tug captain will serve 18 months in prison for a Biscayne Bay barge collision that killed three children from a sailing camp.
gCaptain Article: Fire Forces Crew to Abandon Research Vessel Off Louisiana
Dozens of crew took to life rafts after fire broke out aboard the seismic research vessel Rem Andes off the Louisiana coast.
WorkBoat Article: US Shipyards Add Capacity with Vessel Hoist Investments
From Alabama to Washington State, U.S. shipyards are adding bigger travel lifts and cranes, backed by expanded MARAD grants, to take on larger work.
gCaptain Article: Port of Los Angeles Sets All-Time Cargo Record as Imports Surge
The Port of Los Angeles moved more than 1 million TEUs in September, the busiest month in its 118-year history.
Port Technology International Article: US Coast Guard Deploys Teams to Reopen Storm-Hit Gulf Ports
Coast Guard teams are assessing damage, checking navigational aids and restoring communications to get Gulf ports moving again after Hurricane Isaias.
The Astorian Article: Port of Astoria Signs 25-Year, $1.8M Loan for Oil Spill Cleanup
The Port of Astoria will spread the cost of its Pier 2 oil spill cleanup over 25 years with a $1.8 million Business Oregon loan.
Dredging Today Article: Dredging on Everett Harbor and Snohomish River Begins Soon
The Army Corps will begin removing 175,000 cubic yards from Everett Harbor and the Snohomish River in mid-October.
gCaptain Article: Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker
Investigators say hackers briefly accessed the propulsion system of a Galveston-bound supertanker this summer.