The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global seaports and airports and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more international customers than ever before through global ports and free and foreign trade zones. As infrastructure around these global gateways continues to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of global seaports and airports.

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April 28, 2025
By Nick Bowman, Senior Editor
Impending Crisis Looms Over U.S. Ports
Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka said "essentially shipments out of China for major retailers and manufacturers have ceased."
April 28, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
Trump Demands Free U.S. Transit Through Suez, Panama Canals
The Panamanian president, Jose Raul Mulino, said that toll fees were regulated by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an autonomous governing body that oversees the trade route.
April 24, 2025
By Bloomberg
Trump Targets Chinese Cranes, Risking Added Burden for U.S. Ports
While fees may not immediately impact operators because cranes can last about 20 years, there's little choice for places to buy ship-to-shore cranes elsewhere.

April 16, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
Hong Kong PO Halts All Packages Bound for U.S.
April 16, 2025
By Bloomberg
Italy’s Secretive Shipping Tycoon Thrust Into Spotlight with New Port Deal
April 15, 2025
By Bloomberg
South Africa Port Workers Warn of Strike as Pay Talks Fail
April 9, 2025
By Bloomberg
Panama Raises Pressure on CK Hutchison Over Port Deal
April 1, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
Port of Houston 'Hit Hard' by Foggy Weather in February

March 29, 2025
By Bloomberg
CK Hutchison to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal, Media Say
March 28, 2025
By Bloomberg
Port and Rail Union Rejects Pay Deal from South Africa’s Transnet
March 25, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
U.S. Ports and Rail Improvements Rated Best in Gloomy Infrastructure Report Card
March 24, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
A.P. Moller-Maersk Extends Lease at Port of NY and New Jersey
March 24, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
U.K. Launches Probe into Fire at Heathrow Airport

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How East Coast Ports Are Getting 'Big-Ship Ready'
November 03, 2017
It takes a big port to handle a big ship. Can East Coast ports meet the challenge of handling the new generation of mega-container vessels? Container lines are engaged in a frantic race to build ever-larger ships, which promise to have a ripple effect throughout the global transportation network. Read More
Making Room for the Megaships in New York and New Jersey
November 03, 2017
It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well. Read More
The New Panama Canal: Who Wins; Who Loses?
October 18, 2017
The new set of locks at the Panama Canal is open for business. How will it affect North American shipping patterns? Read More