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(5 articles)Panama Canal Draft Cuts to 47.5 Feet: East Coast Ports Face Capacity Crisis
The Panama Canal Authority announced a series of draft reductions through early September, with maximum authorized draft dropping from 49.5 feet to 47.5 feet by September 3, 2026. This fourth and fift
Jaxport Launches Asia-LatAm-Med Container Service via ZCP-Amberjack
Zim Integrated Shipping Services and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have launched the ZCP-Amberjack container service, marking a significant expansion of Jacksonville port's global connectivity. The weekl
LA Port Surges 18% While East Coast Ports Struggle
The Port of Los Angeles reported exceptional performance in April 2026, handling 891,000 container units—marking an 18% increase from March and a 5.5% year-over-year gain. This surge comes as US East
Georgia Ports $5B Expansion: Reshaping East Coast Logistics
The Georgia Ports Authority is executing an ambitious $5 billion capital investment program designed to fundamentally reshape East Coast container logistics over the next decade. This nearly self-fina
Georgia's New Inland Port Takes 26,000 Trucks Off Roads Annually
The Georgia Ports Authority has launched the Gainesville Inland Port, a $134 million rail facility designed to redirect container freight from highways to rail. Operating with Norfolk Southern providi