Port NOLA hit new cruise record in 2024
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), the 6th largest U.S. cruise port, reports that in 2024 it hosted a record-breaking 1.2 million cruise passenger movements Port NOLA’s two cruise terminals at
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Could floating nuclear power plants power U.S. ports?
Core Power (US) Inc, has enlisted Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten to help its team design a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) to power ports in the United States.
9 indicted in massive West Coast ports counterfeit smuggling case
Federal law enforcement has arrested eight of nine defendants charged in an indictment alleging a conspiracy among logistic companies’ executives, warehouse owners and truck drivers to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars’
MSC Cruises signs long-term agreement with Port Canaveral
The world’s third largest cruise line, MSC Cruises, is to expand its operations at the world’s second busiest cruise port, Port Canaveral, Fla. A recent agreement with Canaveral Port Authority includes the
Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens its new Brunswick terminal
In a January 21 ceremony, Wallenius Wilhelmsen executives hosted the official opening of the company’s newest global facility — its Brunswick, Ga., terminal, equipment processing center (EPC) and vehicle processing center (VPC).
Port Houston gets $25M hydrogen refueling station grant
Hydrogen fueling is coming to the Port of Houston, but at this stage of the game it’s for trucks, not ships – even though hydrogen is a leading candidate as one of
$31M CARB grant will help Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze start emission-reduction projects
In partnership with ferry operator Catalina Express and whale watching boat operator Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for specialized harbor craft, thanks
AAPA releases its policy agenda for the new Trump administration
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has released its policy agenda for the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration. The agenda was developed with extensive input from its 80 plus
Podcast: Navigating U.S. port operations with IRPT
In today’s rapidly evolving maritime market, the modernization of port operations is essential for staying globally competitive. As industries demand faster and more efficient supply chains, technological innovations are playing a key
Port NOLA gets $1M EPA grant to support LIT
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reports that it has been awarded $1,000,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP). The