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US Ports See February Cargo Surge Across Coasts

The Port of Los Angeles processed 801,398 20-foot equivalent units, a 2.5% increase from the 781,434 containers in 2024. This marked the second-busiest February on record for the port.

March 26, 2025
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Costello Warns That Port Fee Plan Could Upend Supply Chain

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello points to two international issues that could upend supply chains: a U.S. plan for fees on Chinese-built ships and "cabotage."

March 24, 2025
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Florida Port Gains $2M State Grant to Boost Truck Traffic

“As Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Florida’s ports for greater operations,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

March 19, 2025
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Shipping Group Says Trump Port Fee Plan Will Hurt Economy

Bimco says a plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the U.S. economy. 

March 19, 2025
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Port Neighbors Fear Pullback on Shift to EVs

People who live near ports fear that $3 billion earmarked from President Joe Biden's infrastructure law to boost electrification in order to reduce pollution will be canceled.

March 18, 2025
BusinessLogistics

SalSon Logistics Expands New Jersey, California Operations

SalSon’s plan is to reduce fragmentation through the expansion, the company’s top executive said, and it wants to replicate its full-service model in New Jersey across all operations.

March 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Washington Port Nabs $1.5 Million Grant for Fuel Project

The municipal Port of Walla Walla in Washington has secured a $1.5 million state grant for SkyNRG to annually produce 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.

March 11, 2025
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CMA CGM Pledges $20 Billion for US Shipping Expansion

An estimated 10,000 new jobs would be created by the effort, President Donald Trump said at an event at the White House alongside CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

March 6, 2025
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Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development

The state had previously OK’d the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.

February 27, 2025
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US Ports Experience Strong Start to 2025

The Port of Long Beach reported its strongest January on record, largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada.

February 27, 2025