A federal Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant of nearly $3.3 million announced November 3 is not only replacing a conveyor system and mooring cell but also ensuring one western… Read More
Ports & Terminals
Port Commission Chairman Ric Campo announced during the October 24 meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority that Port Houston had received nearly $36 million from… Read More
Despite economic conditions that have whipsawed global shippers and some ports, export cargoes at Port Houston have held steady or grown, while some container imports have slightly declined as consumer… Read More
Two riverfront sites that are potential future port locations in western Kentucky have received grant funding to assist with further development. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced October 26 that more… Read More
Indiana’s three ports generate $8.7 billion annually for the state’s economy and support more than 49,000 jobs statewide, according to a recent study. Ports of Indiana commissioned Martin Associates of… Read More
Associated Terminals, a leading stevedore and terminal operator on the Lower Mississippi River and the exclusive operator of the Port of South Louisiana’s Globalplex Intermodal Terminal, held a dedication ceremony November 7… Read More
The U.S. Maritime Administration announced more than $653 million in grants for 41 port improvement projects under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) on November 3. Awards announced in this… Read More
The November 8 ribbon-cutting and open house on Helm Fertilizer’s expanded barge terminal at Helena, Ark., was a long time coming. The expansion more than doubles the length of its… Read More
A judge on the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal has concurred with a trial court, ruling against a group of businesses, organizations and individuals from St. Bernard Parish that… Read More
The small city of Wabasha, Minn., held a public meeting October 19 to invite public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for a planned barge terminal it wants to… Read More
