Tampa Bay welcomes its largest boxship as growth continues
13 Apr

Tampa Bay welcomes its largest boxship as growth continues

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(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…
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Long Beach gets record funding to improve infrastructure
10 Apr

Long Beach gets record funding to improve infrastructure

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(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…
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Great Lakes iron ore shipments down sharply in March
08 Apr

Great Lakes iron ore shipments down sharply in March

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(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…
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Eleven projects in seven states receive marine highway funds
30 Mar

Eleven projects in seven states receive marine highway funds

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(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…
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U.S. to invest $488 million to revitalize nation’s ports
26 Mar

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

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(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.…
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Port of Baltimore posts second-best year for overall cargo
25 Mar

Port of Baltimore posts second-best year for overall cargo

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(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…
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Hornblower expanding shipyard, services in Bridgeport
19 Mar

Hornblower expanding shipyard, services in Bridgeport

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(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…
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Dredging done, Port of Virginia now deepest on East Coast
19 Mar

Dredging done, Port of Virginia now deepest on East Coast

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(NORFOLK, Va.) — Construction of the 55-foot-deep shipping channel and harbor, a key project in the Port of Virginia’s $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, is complete, making Virginia home to the deepest port on the U.S. East Coast. “Completion of this project positions the Port of Virginia as a national leader in U.S. port infrastructure development and will help drive…
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Port of Long Beach cargo up amid war, tariff uncertainty
19 Mar

Port of Long Beach cargo up amid war, tariff uncertainty

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — Amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, the Port of Long Beach reported solid cargo volumes in February, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during a virtual media briefing. Dockworkers and terminal operators handled 767,525 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo containers last month, up 0.3 percent from…
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Port of Vancouver moves record cargo in pivot from U.S.
16 Mar

Port of Vancouver moves record cargo in pivot from U.S.

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The Port of Vancouver handled record cargo volumes last year including exports, as terminals and supply chain partners enabled Canadian businesses to connect with overseas customers and grew access to non-U.S. markets in support of national trade priorities. Exports of grain, crude oil and potash led the way – all hitting record levels – while containerized…
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