The terms "port" and "seaport" are used for different types of port facilities that handle ocean-going vessels. Global trade is largely dependent on maritime transportation into these destinations. There are major ports in six of the seven continents, from Port Said in Egypt to Australia’s Port of Melbourne, to the Port of Santos in Brazil. Asia is home to many of the world’s busiest seaports; the Port of Shanghai is the largest in the world in both cargo tonnage and activity, followed by the Ports of Singapore and Hong Kong.
May 2024 U.S. Containerized Imports Break 2.3M TEUs
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its June Global Shipping Report for logistics… Read More
Senators Urge ILWU, PMA to Reach Contract Agreement
Los Angeles, CA – Pressure is mounting on the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union… Read More
Why We Love These 20 Ports
From deep channels to leading-edge terminals to superior inland links, there’s a whole lot to love about these 20 ports,… Read More
White House Engagement Urged in Port Dispute
Los Angeles, CA – Led by the National Retail Federation, a diverse coalition including retailers, manufacturers and farmers and other… Read More
Port of Vancouver USA Welcomes New Bulk Carrier
Vancouver, WA – The Port of Vancouver USA recently welcomed the bulk carrier Kypros Unity on her maiden voyage. The Kypros Unity… Read More
Port of Long Beach Clogged with Box Cargo
Long Beach, CA – Cargo movement through the Port of Long Beach is being delayed from three to five days… Read More
Seattle, Tacoma to Combine Ocean Cargo Operations
Seattle, WA – The Seattle and Tacoma port commissions will unify the management of the two ports’ marine cargo… Read More
No USWC Port Labor Contract Worries Retailers
Washington, DC – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to see a final surge… Read More
Ports Face ‘Big Ships, Big Challenges’: White Paper
Long Beach, CA – The deployment of the latest generation of mega-containerships “presents physical, financial and operational challenges that must… Read More
Port Manatee Begins Shipping Scrap Metal
Palmetto, FL – With the September call of the bulk carrier Sen Treasure, Port Manatee Scrap Metal Inc. is embarking… Read More
Houston Handles Record Steel Shipments
Houston, TX – The Port of Houston handled more steel shipments in July than in any month since 2008 as… Read More
New Orleans Plans Improvements at Intermodal Terminal
New Orleans, LA – The Port of New Orleans awarded a $13.3 million contract to Metairie-based Hardrock Construction for improvements… Read More
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