Gulf/Intracoastal-Info
2023 Port Grants Economics Roundtable Seminar
Purpose of the Meeting Over the past few years, many ports in the region have discussed they are confused about the use of benefit-cost analysis for various grant programs. After seeing several of the NOAA Economic courses and reviewing both the MARAD Port Toolkit, the DOT Benefit-Cost Analysis, various NOFOwebinars, etc., and USACE Planning Materials,…
Read MorePort of South Louisiana Releases Impressive Q1 Tonnage Report
Did you know? With a total tonnage of 239,257,758 in 2022, the Port of South Louisiana plays a pivotal role in both domestic and international trade networks while consistently outperforming other state’s ports. PortSL’s River Region workers are driving our state and nation’s economy forward. Please see the Q1 Tonnage Report here. (more…)
Read MoreGLDD Preps for its New Hopper Dredge Galveston Island
Conrad Shipyard recently launched Galveston Island, the first of two newbuild hopper dredges being built for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation. The new 6,500-cu.-yd.-capacity trailing suction hopper dredge is in the water and is scheduled to be in operation the first half of 2023. The dredge will be equipped with a direct high-power pump-ashore…
Read MoreIRPT Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting
IRPT Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting Monday, April 3, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm To be held in conjunction with the Port of the Future Conference (see details about Ports of the Future Conference below) April 4-6, 2023 The Hilton University Houston 4450 University Drive Houston, TX 77204 Flamingo Room IRPT is a…
Read MorePort of Victoria Seeks to Expand Green Energy in the Crossroads with Portside Energy Center
The Victoria County Navigation District continues to spur on green energy growth in Victoria County by pursuing a lease agreement with Vitis Energy at the Port’s new Texas Logistic Center (TXLC). Vitis Energy, which develops energy solutions that reduce costs, improve power reliability, and enhance sustainability, is entering into their second year of a three-year…
Read MorePort Bienville Receives Port Improvement Fund Grant Award
KILN, MISS – Governor Tate Reeves announced the recipients of the Mississippi Development Authority Port Improvement Fund Award on Friday February 17, 2023 to include the Port Bienville in Hancock County. Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission requested and was awarded $2 million, with a 47% local match of $1,760,118 to construct a 30,000 square…
Read MoreCosta Rica to issue tenders for $850m port this year
The 27ha Hernán Garrón Salazar Terminal is expected to cost $854m. It will include a passenger terminal, hotels, and a handicraft market. This project is intended to develop the country’s tourism industry, which before the pandemic accounted for almost 11% of its GDP. The government intends to launch a tender for the scheme before the…
Read MoreSt. Bernard Parish Secures $2M Grant for Connector Road
June 22, 2022 | Biz New Orleans (full link below) CHALMETTE, La. — From the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $2 million grant to St. Bernard Parish Government to build a road to connect the St. Bernard Port,…
Read MoreCEO Bill Cotter to retire after 23 years with HCPHC
July 5, 2022 | HCPHC KILN, MISS. – Hancock County Port and Harbor CEO William “Bill” Cotter recently announced he plans to retire at the end of year after 23 years of service. Cotter has served with Port and Harbor for over two decades in various roles, including Stennis International Airport Director, agency chief operations…
Read MoreATCHAFALAYA RIVER PORTS, RED RIVER PORTS AND U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION HOLD MARITIME ROUNDTABLE AND ATCHAFALAYA RIVER RIBBON CUTTING AT PORT OF MORGAN CITY
June 14, 2022 | MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT PORT OF MORGAN CITY, LA – On June 7th and 8th, 2022, the Ports of Morgan City, Krotz Springs, Avoyelles Parish, Central Louisiana Regional, Caddo-Bossier, Natchitoches Parish, and Red River Parish and the Red River Waterway Commission, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Transportation…
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