France is investing nearly $300 million across five ports—including Marseille-Fos and Brest—to build infrastructure for floating offshore wind energy. Part of the France 2030 initiative, the funding is expected to unlock close to $1 billion in total investment supporting the country’s wind power ambitions.
The Port of Benton plans a $3.3 million upgrade to its historic High Dock in Richland, adding shore power and expanded moorage to draw commercial vessels — including a proposed fertilizer plant and cruise line operations — as the facility positions itself for growing Columbia River traffic.
Amid global trade uncertainty, the Port of Vancouver USA’s 2026 State of the Port Report points to a strong year: 7.45mt of cargo moved, 339 vessel calls, record grain exports, a new soda ash facility underway, and continued investment in workforce development and sustainability.
