Port Authority
A port authority operates ports and other transportation infrastructure for a special-purpose district. Whether operated directly by the government or in cooperation with government agencies, North American port authorities are public entities and are governed by a board or commission. Most port authorities are financially autonomous. Port districts may also operate shipping terminals, airports, railroads, and irrigation facilities. The port authority often owns land, dictates fees, and collects taxes.
JAXPORT Acheives Record July
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announced that it has achieved its best ever…
Singapore Intros Maritime Reporting Guide
Singapore has launched its first Maritime Sustainability Reporting Guide to support…
Contrecoeur Port Expansion Deal Signed
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced that it will work with the Montreal…
Port of Vancouver Sets Records
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the largest port in Canada and the largest in…
Port of Virginia Posts Record July Volumes
July is Second Busiest Month in Port of Virginia’s History.The Port of Virginia in…
PSA International Buys Canada's Halterm
Singapore-based port operator PSA International has completed the acquisition of…
Durres Port H1 Cargo Traffic Up 11%
Albania's largest sea port of Durres handled 11% more goods during January-June this…
Marseille Fos Accelerates Air Emissions Cuts
Among a string of new eco-friendly initiatives, the Marseille Fos port authority…
Asian Ports to Use Handheld XRF Analyzer
Port authorities in Asia are getting ready to enforce IMO 2020 with the help of Hitachi…
Virginia 1st US Port to Join SEA\LNG
SEA\LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition, created to accelerate the widespread…
Toddler Falls to Death from RCCL Cruise Ship
According to multiple media reports including CNN, an 18-month-old toddler fell 150 ft.
Singapore Suspends Inter-Pacific Petroleum's Bunker License
Singapore's Maritime Port Authority (MPA) has suspended the bunker craft operator…
Marine salvage is the process of rescuing a ship, its cargo, or other property from peril. Salvage encompasses rescue towing, putting out fires, patching or repairing a ship, refloating a sunken or grounded vessel, moving a disabled vessel in order to clear navigation channels…
Modern pipelines are installed with and other control devices (pumps and valves) to efficiently move liquids, gases, slurries (solid particulates in liquid suspension) and even solids. Pipelines usually consist of welded sections of metal pipe…
Contracts between vessel owners and charterers concerning the water transportation of goods are technically known in admiralty law as "contracts of affreightment". The charterer agrees to pay a freight charge for cargo space. The voyage, amount of cargo space…
Navigation, derived from the Latin words "navis" (meaning "ship") and "agere" (meaning "to drive") is the process of accurately determining the position and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle along a desired course. This is accomplished…
