The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is considering a Section 301 investigation into China's practices targeting dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. This move aligns with broader Biden-Harris administration efforts to safeguard U.S. steel and shipbuilding industries from unfair Chinese competition. The investigation is backed by labor unions and six Democratic Senators who highlight China's substantial growth in the global shipbuilding market share — from less than 10% in 2000 to 47% in 2022 — and its impact on U.S. commercial shipbuilding and employment. Additional Resources on the Topic
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BENTELER Steel/Tube Manufacturing Corporation is expanding its operations at the Port of Caddo-Bossier with a new $21 million threading facility, aimed at enhancing its supply chain for the oil and gas, energy, and engineering sectors. This expansion is set to create 49 new direct jobs and retain 347 existing ones, potentially adding a total of 145 new jobs in the Northwest Region of Louisiana. The new facility, which will partner with GB Connections and Hunting, aims to provide seamless products more efficiently to the oil and gas industry, with construction planned in two phases and completion expected by the end of 2026.
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a $430 million investment aimed at upgrading the PATH transit system, including extensive track repair and station rehabilitation, set to be completed in early 2026. The project will focus on enhancing speed and service reliability and will include major renovations at Hoboken, Grove St., Newport, and Exchange Place stations.
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Early bird registration for the 2024 Smart Ports Seminar & Expo ENDS FRIDAY.
The Smart Ports Seminar is heavily attended by port executives and government leaders. In 2023, over 40 ports attended from the U.S., Caribbean, Canada, and Latin America. There were also participants from a dozen federal agencies, such as the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, MARAD, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Coast Guard.
This year's Smart Ports event is scheduled for July 9-11, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle, WA, offering a vibrant backdrop for this gathering of industry leaders. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a pivotal event for professionals seeking to navigate the latest technologies and strategies.
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Leigh-Ann Buchanan, President and CEO of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, explores the pivotal role of innovation programs in enhancing cargo visibility across U.S. ports. Amidst lingering supply chain disruptions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, public port authorities have initiated several innovative measures to streamline operations and improve freight coordination.
Critical challenges include updating manual and outdated infrastructure processes, enhancing security, and standardizing data across the supply chain. At the local level, key initiatives like the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority’s Cargo Visibility Public Innovation Challenge are harnessing technology and public-private partnerships to drive efficiency. These programs not only aim to improve real-time tracking and data analytics at ports but also set a global benchmark for future cargo management solutions.
AAPA is proud to partner in this innovative program and encourages all members to share this opportunity with their networks.
The deadline to submit proposals is April 29, 2024. Those interested in learning more about this opportunity should visit: www.mdia.miami/port.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service (NMFS) invite you to attend two upcoming webinars to discuss recent changes to Endangered Species Act (ESA) implementing regulations. These sessions will provide detailed overviews of the final rules and offer opportunities for questions.
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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) officials announced a significant Public-Private Partnership with VIports Partners to upgrade the Cyril E. King and Henry E. Rohlsen Airports in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This transformative initiative aims to enhance the airports with modern amenities to boost competitiveness with other Caribbean destinations and accommodate increasing tourist numbers.
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Craig Teamer, Director of Finance & Special Projects at the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Business Pacemaker Award by the University of Toledo's John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation. This recognition, part of an annual tradition since 1963, celebrates significant contributions in business and academia.
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AAPA will continue to provide various resources on news and updates regarding the Key Bridge collapse and response efforts.
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is initiating an $11 million cargo and service incentive program to enhance international container rail cargo and service reliability in the Seattle and Tacoma harbors. Set to start on May 1, the program includes incentives for voyage consistency and on-time arrivals, increased intermodal rail cargo, and improved gate operations at marine terminals. The program builds on the success of the 2023 Rail Incentive Program and will be closely monitored for its impact and potential extension into 2025.
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Correction to Last Week's Newsletter
In our previous newsletter, we provided inaccurate information regarding the 2024 cruise season at the Port of Seattle. We stated that the season would include 295 ship sailings and anticipated 1.26 million passengers. We would like to clarify and correct these figures:
- The correct number of sailings for the season is 275, not 295.
- These sailings are expected to bring approximately 1.7 million revenue passengers, which equates to 800,000 unique passengers.
We apologize for any confusion and thank you for your understanding as we strive to provide the most accurate and timely information to our members.
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Core X Partners Project Looks to Revitalize Gulf Coast Supply Chain
Noël Fletcher
Transport Topics
Lorraine Mirabella
Baltimore Sun
Daniel Moore
Bloomberg
Canal officials predict end of drought, return to normal operations by 2025
Michael Rudolph
FreightWaves
Peter Tirschwell
Journal of Commerce
Mark Szakonyi
Journal of Commerce
AJOT
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Executive Director, Anacortes, Washington; Port of Anacortes President & Chief Executive Officer, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Port Authority Port Engineer, Riviera Beach, FL; Port of Palm Beach Port Associate Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical Work), Oakland, CA; Port of Oakland Transportation Planning Intern, Tacoma, WA; City of Tacoma
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