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In the article, the author discusses the issue of port congestion in the U.S. and the 2015 warning issued by the Federal Maritime Commission on the problem. Also cited are the agency's claim that the lack of action on the issue will lead to worsening performance of the country's intermodal transportation system, and how the deregulation of the ocean shipping industry has contributed to the congestion.

The article reports that the Port of New York and New Jersey has improved efficiency in 2014 and expects an even better productivity in 2015. Topics discussed include information on a council on port performance spearheaded by the port authority, and the significant progress made by the port performance task force in specifying 23 recommendations to improve productivity and reduce congestion.

The article focuses on the initiatives of the federal government in Canada to lower barriers to port growth. In 1999, the Canadian government has transferred management of the land and infrastructure at 17 seaports it owns to the regional port authorities. This action has reportedly prohibited the government from providing direct funding to seaports. Three gateway programs including the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor, are being operated by Transport Canada to improve investment in the ports and market them to shippers across the world.

The article presents an interview with chief executive officer (CEO) Sylvie Vachon and vice president (VP) of growth and development Tony Boemi of Montreal Port Authority (MPA) who discuss strategic advantages of MPA, container terminal demand, and the MPA greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation project.

The article reports that Texas' non-container ports are in the middle of a multiyear boom due to the construction of massive industrial plants around the ports of Brownsville and Corpus Christi. It notes that the projects include the 1.2 billion U.S. dollar plant by pipe producer Tianjin Pipe Co. (TPCO) America, the 800 million U.S. dollar specialty steel plant by hot briquette iron maker Voest Alpine of Austria, and the 800 million U.S. dollar plus plant by plastic bottle maker M&G Chemicals.

The article discusses the invigorating business for breakbulk and project cargo operations in eastern Canada. It tells how two Canadian continental railways, Canada National and Canadian Pacific, keep up with the vigorous demand for cargo operations which are mainly due to the country's mining, energy and resource commerce. It informs that Thunder Bay Port Authority has invested in a new Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane while the Port of Halifax is scheduled to upgrade its Richmond Terminal.

The article focuses on the Mersey River in Liverpool, England and the influence it has had on the development of the city and the culture in general. Attention is paid to the development of docks, architect Friedrich Schinkel's contributions, the city's fame from its trade, and the overhead railway. Also mentioned is the Pier Head, the first university school of architecture, and architect James Stirling. Attention is also paid to architects Joe Foster, J.G. Kohl, and engineer Jesse Hartley.

The article focuses on Georgia Posts Authority's (GPA) implementation of an active radio frequency identification (RFID) in its largest terminal yard, the Garden City Terminal. It discusses the terminal's operation and activities as well as its use of an active RFID solution. It also discusses GPA's creation of a RFP for a solution that would integrate with GPA's existing gate and yard management system, Navis SPARCS terminal operating system. GPA's collaboration with Navis in designing an Automated Terminal Asset Management System (ATAMS) that would produce RFID tags is also discussed. The steps on how these RFID tags are implemented and used upon entering the terminal is provided.

The article reports on the plan of the San Francisco Port Authority to modernize the old Fisherman's Wharf which has developed into a center for fish processing and the hub for seafood restaurants in California.

The article discusses decision of the Canadian government to review port authorities to gauge their efficiency and security, which will be led by Minister of Transport Marc Garneau; and mentions that the forwarders has urged the government to create a national intermodal maritime strategy.

The article reports that efforts to create a pool of freely interchangeable chassis in the Port of New York and New Jersey may not meet a July 1, 2015 launch target as the port authority is focused on getting it right. Topics discussed include the creation of a task force to help solve chronic congestion at the East Coast's busiest port and its recommendation to create a portwide chassis pool and plans to establish a centrally managed market pool using chassis contributed by leasing companies. INSET: 136 TO JOIN NY-NJ LONGSHORE ROLLS.

The article looks at the passage of the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2014 by the U.S. Congress. It cites the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) who said that several crucial programs to maintain the efficiency of seaports in the U.S. are included in the appropriations mix. It looks at discretionary grants provided by the act amounting to 600 million U.S. dollars. A brief background of the AAPA is also presented, which was established in 2008.

The article reports on the departure of marine maintenance and repair company J. Goodison Co. Inc. from the Bridgeport Port Authority in Connecticut due to its failure to reach a long-term lease agreement with the city and port authority. It highlights the selection of the port authority of J. Goodison in the summer of 2012 as well as describes the negotiation of the deal for the rent. The marketing effort of the city for the shipyard after J. Goodison's departure is discussed.

The article focuses on the issue of the 5.8 billion dollar spending bill of Canada's ports for upgrading and expansion over the upcoming years. It discusses how the semi-autonomous port authorities may resolve its financial restraints and explores the federal government's funding decisions and provisions regarding ports. Information on the annual Association of Canadian Port Authorities conference on May 30-31, 2011 are included.

The article elaborates on the three options being considered by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as it prepares for the massive ships that will sail through the Panama Canal after its expansion is completed in 2014. One is to increase the height of the existing Bayonne Bridge (BB) which would require new roadways on each end. Another is to tear down the BB and construct a higher span. Digging a tunnel under the Kill Van Kull strait for vehicle traffic is also being considered.

The article focuses on the port located in Galveston Texas which became popular due to its service and high volume of cruise travelers in the area. Topics include an overview in the operations of the port, how the Galveston overcame the shifting of ports of cruise lines to China and Australia, and what makes Galveston port attractive to travelers visiting the area. Additional details on how get to Galveston port, parking information and attraction in the area are also presented.

The article focuses on the impact of the construction project for Panama Canal expansion to harbor upgrades in New Orleans, Louisiana. It states that Gary LaGrange, president and chief executive officer of Port of New Orleans, along with other board members set a proposed plan to increase local ports cargo capacity through improvements and upgrades. It also notes that port officers search for financing alternatives to cover the costs of port upgrades.

The article discusses the $2.5 billion four-phase plan Vision 2020 of Montreal Port Authority chief executive officer Patrice M. Pelletier. It is stated that Phase I launched in 2007 implements improvements to bring existing terminals to a 2 million-20 foot equivalent (TEU) capacity within two years. Phase II will redevelop container storage space and create a terminal at the remodeled sites. The author shares that Phase III will cover the construction of a terminal to handle a 1 million TEU.

The article focuses on the efforts of ocean and inland port authorities to protect ports. It notes that transforming a wharf into a residential or commercial area can lead to the death knell for a port. It discusses the benefits of the commercial and residential use of port properties. It stresses that port authorities must weigh the consequences of the maritime and non-maritime activities of the ports. It states that community interests play a major role in protecting ports.

The article reports on the establishment of Working Waterfront Group, a business coalition developed by the Port of San Diego and the labor and environmental groups in California. The coalition, which was formed in June 2004, aims to support industrial businesses in the region. The group has been considered as a model for effectively promoting maritime industry.

The article offers information on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While the authority was forced to drop its demand of a fee in the sale of Port Newark Container Terminal which resulted in a political controversy, another such deal is brewing with the sale of the New York Container Terminal. Topics discussed include negotiations with Orient Overseas International Ltd. and concerns over investment funds taking over global port operators.

The article discusses a case study presented during "The Journal of Commerce" (JOC) Port Performance-Europe Conference in London, England of terminal-carrier collaboration to reduce port stay time involving OOCL and DP World-Southampton. Topics discussed include the dispute between terminals and carriers with the latter wanting more cranes on the ship, immediate access to berths upon ship arrival and lower prices to offset the plummeting rates carriers experience on the commercial side.

The article reports the uncertainties in the operation of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority in 2018 due to the possible imposition by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump of a tariff on imported steel. Also cited are the solid performance of the port in 2017, the complaints filed by U.S. steelmakers about unfair foreign competition, and the comment by the port's president and chief executive officer (CEO), Will Friedman, on the developments.

The article reports on the proposed listing of Malaysian port operator Westports Holdings. It describes potential maximum price of the transaction and impact of the listing on its competitors. The deal reportedly includes 813 million shares or 23.84 percent stake in the firm. The participating shareholders include South Port Investment Holdings, Dinamik Imbangan, and Lankayan Ventures.

The article reports on the decision of the port district commissioners to delay the action on revised plan for an improvement project in San Diego, California.

The article reports on the schedule by the Port of Los Angeles, California of implementing the employee-driver concession requirement in its clean-trucks plan for 2011. Pending an appeal for the ruling of U.S. District Court Judge Christina A. Snyder, harbor trucking companies will need to phase out their contracts with owner-operators. By December 31, 2011, employee drivers will be required to handle 20 percent of a trucking company's gate moves.

This article presents the opinion of Port of Rotterdam chief executive Hans N.J. Smits. on the challenges that he expects the global logistics sector will face in 2008. He cites that the rapid growth in container volumes is redrawing Europe's inland transportation network. He believes that strengthening and establishment of a strategic position at coastal and inland hubs, the European port authorities can meet the challenges of creating a physical space within the environmental constraints.

A photograph of Port of New Orleans President Gary LaGrange and Conrad Appel, chairman of the Port's board of commissioners, filming a segment for the television program "The Port Record" on Cox Communications is presented.

The article offers information about United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who created headlines after the government-owned company Dubai Ports World attempted to take over port operations in major U.S. cities. Maktoum aims extend beyond his dream of turning the country's capital, Dubai, into a futuristic global hub in the span of a generation.

The article reports that the General Assembly of Virginia will give its decision on the privatization of the state's port facilities and bond-related issues in the state's short legislative session. It mentions that the delegate Bob Purkey has filed House Bill 1334 that addresses public-private partnerships for four legislative sessions.

The article reports on the move of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to look for reserves in an effort to provide self-liquidity for its commercial paper program. It points out that a category is expecting the costs of new standby revolving credit facilities can increase its pays. It mentions a statement from Port Authority treasurer Anne Marie Mulligan that the move is to mitigate the exposure for the fees is to pursue self-liquidity with the use of the Port Authority's portfolio.

The article reports that the New Jersey (NJ) Senate Legislative Oversight Committee will examine on September 10, 2015 the reform legislation of the Port of New York and New Jersey for its 10-year capital plan. Topics include the reforms including a new chief executive officer (CEO) to replace the executive director and deputy executive director. Also mentioned are NJ State Senators Bon Gordon and Loretta Weinberg introducing legislation that incorporates ethics and transparency reforms.

The article reports on the move by the Port of Dover to commission the firm Flint & Neill to develop a detailed design of a replacement structure for Berth 6 at the ferry terminal in Dover, Kent, England. It claims that the winning tender design included the novel concept of steps and platforms prepared by the Port of Dover's in-house team. The other firm involved in the project is Kenneth Grubb Associates.