Ports See Huge Volume Swings in 2020
Amid these dramatic swings in demand, ports have continued to pursue infrastructure improvement projects.
November 13, 2020Ports Report Strong September as Retailers Restock
Just months after cargo volumes plunged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s ports are staging a comeback as falling product inventory levels at warehouses, stores and medical facilities are being quickly replenished.
DOT Awards $220 Million for Port Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $220 million in grants to improve port infrastructure, including facilities used by freight vehicles.
Nation’s Ports Show Signs of Recovery as Imports Surge
The Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest seaport, hit an all-time record in August, processing 12% more volume that totaled 961,833 20-foot-equivalent units (TEUs).
Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports
Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.
Ports Say Business Beginning to Recover
The nation’s ports are seeing some improvement in business even as the U.S. economy continues to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Labor Abuse Allegations Tie Up Ships in Australia Ports
Australian authorities detained at least two cargo ships for alleged labor violations related to demands from seafarers to be sent home, some of whom have spent more than a year at sea.
August 12, 2020COVID-19 Continues to Damage Business at Nation’s Ports on Both Coasts
The COVID-19 pandemic and Trump administration trade policies with China will result in at least a 15% drop in cargo this year at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest seaport.
What a Manufacturing Shift Away From China Could Mean for Trucking
How will U.S. trucking be affected if certain businesses move out of China and into other parts of Asia or even to North America?
House Climate Change Plan Tackles Heavy-Duty Equipment at Ports
House Democrats say Congress should increase funding for programs at EPA and the Department of Energy to reduce emissions from equipment at ports.