AAPA protests U.S. tariff on Chinese-built cargo cranes At least seven U.S. ports now have 35 STS cranes on order from Chinese manufacturers, AAPA said. July 2, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments At least seven U.S. ports now have 35 STS cranes on order from Chinese manufacturers, AAPA said.Read More
Ocean freight industry cheers $48.4 million in federal infrastructure grants Funding fixes docks and wharves at Port of Bellingham (WA), Puerto Rico Ports Authority, and others. July 2, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Funding fixes docks and wharves at Port of Bellingham (WA), Puerto Rico Ports Authority, and others.Read More
DOT grant of $150 million will help U.S. ports cut pollution Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law goes to 16 projects affected 18 ports. April 25, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law goes to 16 projects affected 18 ports.Read More
High-tech cargo cranes pose cyber risk, White House says Biden Administration funds domestic crane production as it sets new security policies for increasingly digitalized ports February 22, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Biden Administration funds domestic crane production as it sets new security policies for increasingly digitalized portsRead More
U.S. ports gain $653 million for infrastructure improvement projects Federal funds will help modernize America's seaports, American Association of Port Authorities says November 6, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Federal funds will help modernize America's seaports, American Association of Port Authorities saysRead More
AAPA names Cary Davis as president and CEO Port Authority trade group says new leader can communicate seaports’ needs to policymakers and international maritime partners August 25, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Port Authority trade group says new leader can communicate seaports’ needs to policymakers and international maritime partnersRead More
Port authorities gain increased security funds in latest FEMA grant Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) includes $35.2 million to help protect critical port infrastructure, AAPA says July 26, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) includes $35.2 million to help protect critical port infrastructure, AAPA saysRead More
DOT awards $40 million to U.S. ports for infrastructure improvements AAPA applauds investment in America's seaports June 30, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments AAPA applauds investment in America's seaportsRead More
Hundreds of shipping containers burn at Turkish port after earthquake Ocean carriers divert ships to other Mediterranean facilities as cargo port of Iskenderun remains closed with extensive damage. February 7, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Ocean carriers divert ships to other Mediterranean facilities as cargo port of Iskenderun remains closed with extensive damage.Read More
Ports push House to pass Inflation Reduction Act following Senate win National Association of Manufacturers criticizes funding, says “desirable elements” should be spun out. August 8, 2022 Ben Ames No Comments National Association of Manufacturers criticizes funding, says “desirable elements” should be spun out.Read More