port News Updates

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Reinhart Starts as Head of Virginia Port Authority

John Reinhart has begun as CEO of the Virginia Port Authority and will oversee a restructuring effort already under way, according to the port.

February 10, 2014
Business

Wash. Ports Ask FMC to Allow Discussions of Rates, Operations

Officials at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., have filed a request with the Federal Maritime Commission for a “discussion agreement” that would allow them to talk about rates and operations, which is usually prohibited under antitrust regulations.

February 4, 2014
Business

Cargo Volumes Increase at Southern Calif., South Carolina Ports

Cargo volume increased in November over the previous year at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and at both of South Carolina’s seaports, port agencies said.

December 17, 2013
Business

S.C. Port Truckers Must Register in Clean Truck Program by Dec. 31

Truckers doing business in South Carolina's ports have until Dec. 31 to register for the South Carolina Ports Authority’s Clean Truck Certification Program.

December 17, 2013
Business

S.C. Ports to Begin Clean Truck Certification Program

The South Carolina Ports Authority said it will begin a Clean Truck Certification program Jan. 1, requiring trucks to have engines manufactured in 1994 or later.

November 7, 2013
Business

Reinhart Named Virginia Port Authority Executive Director

The Virginia Port Authority Board selected John Reinhart as its new executive director, Gov. Bob McDonnell said in a statement Oct. 31.

November 4, 2013
Business

House OKs Bill Authorizing Improvements at Ports Ahead of Panama Canal Expansion

The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed legislation authorizing dredging and other improvements at ports to accommodate massive cargo ships that are expected to come through a widened Panama Canal.

October 28, 2013
Business

Fla. Gov. Scott Announces Commitment of $35 Million for Florida Ports

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) will recommend to the state legislature $35 million for strategic port projects.

October 18, 2013
Business

Port of Baltimore Strike Enters 2nd Day

An International Longshoremen’s Association strike that halted cargo handling activity at the Port of Baltimore entered its second day Oct. 17, the Maryland Port Administration said, with arbitration that could end the walkout scheduled for tomorrow.

October 17, 2013
Business

Port of Los Angeles Top Executive Announces Retirement

Port of Los Angles Executive Director Geraldine Knatz will retire at the end of the year. She will become the first senior manager to leave during Mayor Eric Garcetti's review of the city's top department heads, the Los Angeles Times reported.

October 4, 2013