South Africa will spin its port authority out of Transnet, ending a long player-referee conflict at its ports.
Splash247 Article: Historic TNPA Split Promises Level Playing Field at South African Ports
WorkBoat Article: Report says Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Positioned for Shipbuilding Expansion
A University of Michigan study commissioned by GSGP finds the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region holds untapped shipbuilding capacity, with 44 shipyard sites and 12,000+ suppliers positioned to support naval, commercial, and Arctic vessel programs through five strategic investment pathways.
Tri-City Herald Article: Port Eyes +$3M Richland Dock Update for Barges, Tugs, Jet Boats, and more Cruise Ships
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.
Splash247 Article: Burns Harbor Brings Ocean Boxes to Chicago’s Doorstep
America’s third-largest city is finally getting an all-water container gateway of its own.
Maritime Executive Article: US to Pay Anchorage $180M to Settle Long-Running Port of Alaska Litigation
A $180 million settlement clears the way to finally modernize Alaska’s busiest inbound-cargo port
WorkBoat Article: USDOT Awards $136.8 Million to 12 Port Projects
The Port of Bellingham secures $23.5 million in federal BUILD funds to rebuild and modernize its North Pier shipping terminal.
Container News Article: Port of Coos Bay Executes INFRA Grant for Pacific Coast Intermodal Port
The Port of Coos Bay has executed a US$25 million federal INFRA grant, matched by NorthPoint Development, to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port. The combined US$50 million will fund permitting and engineering for the West Coast’s first ship-to-rail container gateway.
Port of Tacoma Article: Port of Tacoma and Puyallup Tribe of Indians Approve Agreement to Widen Blair Waterway
Tacoma and the Puyallup Tribe greenlight a Blair Waterway widening project that pairs cargo expansion with salmon habitat restoration.
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.
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.