The Port of Everett announced the opening of Tapped Public House at its Waterfront Place development, with a ribbon-cutting held on March 2, 2026, attended by more than 100 people. The restaurant is located within the Fisherman’s Harbor “Restaurant Row,” joining other recent and upcoming dining establishments as part of ongoing waterfront development. Tapped Public House is the company’s fourth location and features a rooftop deck described as the largest open-air waterfront deck in Snohomish County. The opening is part of continued investment in Waterfront Place, a mixed-use development project that includes retail, office, hospitality, and residential components. The development spans 65 acres and is planned to include up to 660 housing units, multiple hotels, and expanded commercial space.

The Georgia Ports Authority is preparing for the arrival of citrus imports from South Africa, Chile, Peru, and other markets, expected to begin in May and June at the Port of Savannah. A new $4.5 million temperature-controlled inspection site is scheduled to open in June at Garden City Terminal, supporting chilled cargo inspections alongside a recently opened 300,000-square-foot facility. The port has expanded cold chain capabilities, including nearly 2.4 million square feet of refrigerated warehousing in the Savannah area and approximately 3,600 powered slots for refrigerated containers on terminal. New ocean carrier services, including a route from MSC connecting West and South Africa and a restored weekly service from Seaboard Marine, are expected to enhance global connectivity. Savannah currently offers 39 ocean carrier services, providing extensive access to international markets.

LOGISTEC announced that two 120-tonne harbor cranes are now operational at the Port of Houston’s Care Terminal, enhancing capabilities for heavy-lift, project, and specialized cargo. The terminal, operated by Gulf Stream Marine as part of the LOGISTEC network, supports a range of stevedoring and terminal services. The crane installation marks the first phase of a broader multi-stage investment program that includes planned upgrades to berthing, rail, yard infrastructure, storage capacity, and access. These improvements are intended to increase throughput, efficiency, and safety while supporting higher cargo volumes. The investment is part of LOGISTEC’s long-term strategy to strengthen its Gulf Coast operations and North American network.

The Port of Hueneme hosted the FIRST Robotics Competition California District Qualifying Event for the fifth consecutive year, bringing together 1,200 high school students and 42 teams from across the state. The two-day event, held at the FATHOMWERX lab, featured student-built robots competing in alliance-based challenges, with teams earning qualification points toward the Southern California District Championship. The Port also provided a $10,000 sponsorship to Hueneme High School’s robotics team, with an additional $5,000 matching commitment. The winning alliance included teams from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Canyon Crest Academy, and Chaminade College Preparatory School. Team 5817 from Sanger West High School received the FIRST Impact Award and advanced to the state championship in Anaheim scheduled for April 10–12, 2026.

The Port of Virginia has completed construction of a 55-foot-deep shipping channel and harbor as part of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, making it the deepest port on the U.S. East Coast. Dredging work concluded on February 28, with final surveys and chart updates underway and full project completion expected in late spring. The project also included channel widening to support two-way traffic for ultra-large container vessels, completed in February 2024. Additional infrastructure improvements include expanded rail capacity, a converted heavy-lift facility, and ongoing berth expansions, with a fifth ultra-large container vessel berth scheduled for completion in 2027. Upon completion of current projects, the port will have the capacity to process 5.8 million TEUs annually.

AAPA is pleased to welcome the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as our newest member. As an executive agency reporting directly to the Governor, FDOT leads the planning and development of a safe, efficient, and balanced statewide transportation system.

 

FDOT oversees a multimodal network that includes roadway, air, rail, seaports, spaceports, and transit, ensuring connectivity across Florida.

 

We are pleased to welcome them to the AAPA community!