Tag: US ports

Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles announced bold new measures to improve freight movement and reduce delays through the ports as they continue to experience record volumes. 

Key ports in Southern California have hit a fourth record in less than three weeks, as shipping delays surge past early pandemic levels.

Port of Corpus Christi and Howard Midstream Energy Partners inked a MoU to develop region’s first carbon-neutral hydrogen production facility.

During a recent open session, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) tried to address concerns regarding the port and supply congestion in the US.

US Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel urged shipping to ‘engage’ with supply chain to solve US port problems.

The Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) have written a joint letter urging the US delegation to show strong action for reducing international maritime GHG emissions and underwater noise during negotiations at the upcoming IMO MEPC 76. 

The North American Maritime Ministry Association has compiled information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for foreign seafarers in United States ports.

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority revealed plans to develop renewable energy infrastructure and support the production of green hydrogen and optionality to provide renewable power.

Covid-19 vaccines may be made available in several select ports in the US for administering to foreign seafarers on vessels, the Standard P&I Club informed, citing information by several more third-party medical service providers. 

The US Congress introduced a legislationto to help ports deal with the challenges of extreme weather events.