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Feb 25, 2025
Port of Long Beach Hits January Milestone

The Port of Long Beach had its busiest January on record and the second-busiest month in its history, driven by…

Feb 24, 2025
Heavy Congestion Hits Port of NY/NJ

Marine terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey are experiencing severe congestion due to factors such as…

Feb 6, 2025
POLA Sets Record in 2024

In 2024, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) had a record-breaking year, moving 10.3 million container units—a substantial increase from…

Nov 27, 2024
Port of Long Beach Sees Record Volume

The Port of Long Beach set a new record in October, handling nearly 1 million TEUs. The surge was partly…

Nov 12, 2024
Top U.S. Trade Hub Achieves Q3 Record

In September, the Port of Los Angeles achieved its busiest month on record, processing 497,803 TEUs, contributing to a record-setting…

Nov 4, 2024
$100M Settlement Reached in Dali Ship Collision Case

Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Private Ltd. have agreed to a settlement exceeding $100 million in response to…

Oct 8, 2024
SC Ports Reopens Leatherman Terminal

South Carolina Ports resumes operations at Leatherman Terminal on September 26 to support a new weekly Asia service starting in…

Oct 8, 2024
POLA Terminals Shut Down After Lithium-Ion Battery Incident

Several terminals at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) were closed after a fire broke out from an overturned tractor-trailer…

Aug 23, 2024
Port of LA’s Busiest Month in Two Years

The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest month in two years this July, with a 37% increase compared to…

Jul 26, 2024
POLA Completes Rail Expansion Project

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has finished a $73 million rail expansion on Pier 400, boosting cargo efficiency, cutting…