Ports – Professional Mariner

17 Apr

Long Beach nation’s busiest seaport through March

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPorts, shipping

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Port of Long Beach moved the most cargo in North America in March and through the first quarter of 2026, Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during his monthly Supply Chain Insight media briefing. Long Beach dockworkers and terminal operators handled 774,935 TEUs of cargo last month, 5.2 percent fewer containers…

16 Apr

Crowley LNG carrier marks one year serving Puerto Rico

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLNG, Ports, shipping

(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) — Crowley marked one year of operations of American Energy, the first U.S.-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier dedicated to serving Puerto Rico. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to reliably providing LNG supply to support the island’s energy resilience. “I want to congratulate Crowley on achieving this milestone, marking the first anniversary of LNG deliveries…

13 Apr

Port Everglades conducts first shore-to-ship LNG bunkering

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLNG, Ports

(MIAMI) — Sawgrass LNG & Power has announced the completion of the first shore-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., fueling the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel Ilma. The milestone on March 26 represents a significant step forward in expanding LNG as a marine fuel solution in South Florida and reinforces Port Everglades' support…

13 Apr

Tampa Bay welcomes its largest boxship as growth continues

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPorts, shipping

(TAMPA, Fla.) — Port Tampa Bay welcomed a containership Thursday that set a new record for carrying capacity at the port. ZIM Canada docked with 11,900 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) – nearly 2,000 more than any vessel previously handled at the port. The arrival underscores the port’s growing role in handling larger, high-capacity containerships and highlights the importance of ongoing…

10 Apr

Long Beach gets record funding to improve infrastructure

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPorts, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Port of Long Beach will receive a record amount of nearly $70 million in federal funding allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for infrastructure upkeep and improvement projects that will promote safe and efficient freight transportation at the nation’s busiest seaport complex. The funds drawn from the Harbor Maintenance Tax are collected by…

08 Apr

Great Lakes iron ore shipments down sharply in March

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, Ports

(CLEVELAND) — Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes in March decreased 23.5 percent from a year ago. Loadings were also below the month’s five-year average by 35.1 percent, the Lake Carriers' Association reported. The iron ore trade stands at 2.7 million tons, a decrease of 7.7 percent compared to 2025. For the first three months of the year, iron…

30 Mar

Eleven projects in seven states receive marine highway funds

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Marine highways, Ports, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Thursday announced that it was investing $13.2 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will support public and private partners in developing supply chains on marine highway routes – including the transportation of waste in Oregon and the improvement of barge docks in…

26 Mar

U.S. to invest $488 million to revitalize nation’s ports

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Ports, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced $488 million in funding to restore American maritime dominance and revitalize American ports, shipyards and maritime capabilities. The funding will support projects that: • Improve ports' ability to load and unload goods. • Streamline supply chain movements. • Modernize ports’ infrastructure and operations. • Support America’s vibrant seafood and seafood-related businesses.…

25 Mar

Port of Baltimore posts second-best year for overall cargo

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPorts, shipping

(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore handled approximately 50 million tons of cargo in 2025 at its state-owned public and private marine terminals, making it the port’s second-best year. The accomplishment continues to reveal the port’s resilience and comes as the port and surrounding communities continue to recover from the devastation of the Francis Scott Key…

19 Mar

Hornblower expanding shipyard, services in Bridgeport

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsPorts, shipbuilding

(BRIDGEPORT, Conn.) — Hornblower Group has announced the expansion of its facilities and extensive offerings on the Bridgeport waterfront, building on the firm's commitment to the region while growing from 1 acre to 17 acres with equipment and crew offering services across vessel classes and specializations, now including yachts and recreational craft. The expanded location at 731 Seaview Ave. will…