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Los Angeles port launches hybrid passenger vessel
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (345+ words) A new hybrid passenger vessel, El Escudo, is now in operation at the Port of Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in the decarbonisation of harbor craft operations in San Pedro Bay. The 350-passenger vessel, operated by Harbor Breeze Cruises,…...
Port of Los Angeles handles second-best April on record
3+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) Port of Los Angeles processed 890, 861 TEUs in April 2026, marking a 5. 7% increase compared to the same month last year and the second-best April performance in the port's history. During the first four months of 2026, the port handled 3, 279, 704 TEUs. Volumes were 2% above…...
Valenciaport and Port of Long Beach launch sustainability collaboration framework
4+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) The Port Authority of Valencia has hosted an institutional delegation from the Port of Long Beach for a working meeting focused on sustainability, decarbonisation and the development of green corridors. The visit provided a platform for both ports to exchange…...
Star Princess makes West Coast debut at Port of Los Angeles
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (218+ words) Princess Cruises has introduced its newest vessel, Star Princess, to the U. S. West Coast with a debut call at the Port of Los Angeles. The arrival marks a major milestone in the long-standing partnership between the cruise line and the port,…...
Port of Barcelona launches fifth strategic plan for 2026-2030
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (286+ words) The Port of Barcelona has unveiled its Fifth Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, marking the beginning of what the port describes as the largest investment cycle in its history. The plan defines the roadmap for transforming port infrastructure, connectivity and energy systems…...
Disney Cruise Line and Port of San Diego extend homeport partnership through 2031
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) Disney Cruise Line and the Port of San Diego have signed a new agreement extending their homeport partnership through at least 2031, approximately doubling the number of Disney cruises departing from San Diego annually. The arrangement secures Disney non-exclusive priority access…...
Port of Long Beach awards contract to improve heavy haul route infrastructure
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) The Port of Long Beach has awarded a US$ 5. 5 million contract to Sully-Miller Contracting for improvements to the Heavy Haul Route, the designated corridor accommodating oversized and overweight truckloads moving between the docks and the broader Long Beach Harbor District....
Interview with Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (1212+ words) In this exclusive interview, Container News journalist, Antonia Saratsopoulou speaks with Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, the nation's busiest container port and a vital hub for global trade. The discussion unveils the Port's current operations,…...
Port of San Diego scales up habitat-friendly shoreline programme
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (272+ words) The Port of San Diego is expanding its habitat-friendly shoreline initiative following the demonstrated success of a pilot project at Harbor Island, awarding a US$ 2. 9 million construction contract to Power Engineering Construction for two new installations across San Diego Bay....
Port Houston February 2026 volumes Up 4%
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) Port Houston handled 4, 380, 996 short tons across its eight public terminals in February 2026. The volume represents a 4% increase. Year-to-date total reached 8, 927, 585 short tons, up 5%. Container activity remained flat in February. Port Houston handled 326, 799 TEU, bringing year-to-date container volumes to 696, 833 TEU. The…...