The money will go toward rebuilding, repairing and restoring 13 "nationally significant" bridges across 16 states. 

June figures were down in part due to some vessel owners opting to unload or refuel at Malaysian ports to avoid delays.

The challenges posed by the narrow St. Lawrence Seaway have long stalled shipping traffic to the Chicago metropolitan area. 

Beryl slammed into Texas on July 8, causing widespread power losses. At least four LNG cargoes were cancelled during Freeport’s outage.

ILA president Harold Daggett says threat of October 1 strike growing more likely as current contract with USMX expires September 30.

Vizhinjam is expected to facilitate transshipment traffic into India as well as on the major routes connecting it to the U.S., Europe Africa and East Asia.

Around 20 container vessels are anchored in a cluster off Port Klang, on the western coast of Malaysia near Kuala Lumpur.

The new reservoir would be situated along the Indio River, adding to the network of lakes that provide water to Gatun Lake.

Although Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor is the 25th largest port in the U.S., all containers that travel through the Chicago area are moved by rail or truck.

The dispute dates back to December, when DP World Canada revealed plans to automate parts of its rail intermodal yard at Vancouver's Centerm Terminal.