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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…

Jul 11, 2024
Port Houston Sees 21% Cargo Volume Increase

Port Houston’s cargo volumes remain robust despite global supply chain challenges. In May, there was a 21% increase in handled…

Jul 1, 2024
SC Ports and ILA Resolve Dispute

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have reached an agreement to reopen the…

Jun 19, 2024
NTSB Investigates Charleston Incident

The MSC Michigan VII, which departed Charleston on June 5, experienced an engine malfunction that caused it to accelerate uncontrollably.…