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government-and-policy1 year ago

"Biden Administration's Cybersecurity Initiative to Safeguard US Ports and Replace Chinese-Made Cranes"

The Biden-Harris Administration is taking steps to enhance the cybersecurity of U.S. ports and strengthen the nation's maritime infrastructure. This includes issuing an Executive Order to address maritime cyber threats, implementing cybersecurity standards for American ports, and investing over $20 billion in U.S. port infrastructure. Additionally, the U.S. Coast Guard will issue a Maritime Security Directive on cyber risk management for cranes manufactured by the People’s Republic of China, and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System. The Administration aims to bring domestic onshore manufacturing capacity back to America to provide safe, secure cranes to U.S. ports, as part of its efforts to bolster supply chain resilience and national security.

via The White House|
#cybersecurity#executive-order#government-and-policy
cybersecurity-trade1 year ago

"US Bolsters Port Cybersecurity, Phases Out Chinese-Made Cranes"

President Biden is set to sign an executive order aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of US ports, particularly targeting Chinese-manufactured shipping cranes, which are a potential security concern due to their use of Chinese software. The order will require adherence to international safety regulations, reporting of maritime cyber attacks, and investment in port infrastructure. Concerns about the cranes being used for Chinese surveillance have prompted the administration to take action, with a focus on onshoring port crane manufacturing in the long term. The move comes amid growing cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure and follows previous legislative efforts to address port crane security vulnerabilities.

via CNBC|
#biden-administration#chinese-manufactured-cranes#cybersecurity
businesslogistics1 year ago

Red Sea Disruption Sparks Cargo Surge Preparations at U.S. Ports

U.S. ports, especially on the West Coast, are preparing for a surge in cargo volumes as shippers reroute due to Red Sea disruption from Houthi attacks. The U.S. Department of Transportation and industry stakeholders are discussing potential challenges and congestion at container ports, drawing on experiences from COVID-19 supply chain bottlenecks. While U.S. import container volumes have been minimally affected so far, there is anticipation of increased congestion in the next few weeks as shippers reroute cargo to avoid the Red Sea, potentially impacting the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

via gCaptain|
#businesslogistics#cargo-surge#red-sea
infrastructure2 years ago

"Revamping U.S. Ports: A $21 Billion Transformation"

U.S. ports are receiving multimillion dollar grants as part of the Biden administration's $21 billion commitment to modernize port infrastructure. The Port of Baltimore, among other midsize port cities, received a $47 million grant for improvements, including a new berth for rolling cargo. Over $653 million in grants were awarded to U.S. ports in 2023, with projects including the Port of Tacoma Husky Terminal Expansion and the North Harbor Transportation System Improvement Project. The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Defense are also contributing to port improvements. The upgrades aim to address bottlenecks and increase capacity to accommodate larger ships and improve efficiency for ocean carriers.

via CNBC|
#cargo-handling#grants#infrastructure
environment2 years ago

"U.S. Invests $4 Billion to Electrify Ports and Reduce Emissions"

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a $4 billion program to electrify US ports and reduce heavy-duty truck emissions. The $3 billion Clean Ports Program aims to reduce pollutants at US ports, while the $1 billion Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program aims to reduce vehicle emissions near ports and other truck routes. The EPA is seeking input on the availability, market price, and performance of zero-emission trucks, zero-emission port equipment, electric charging, and other infrastructure needs for zero-emission technologies. The program aims to address the disproportionate impacts of pollution on nearby communities and cut emissions from ports, which account for a significant share of emissions.

via Reuters|
#clean-energy#emissions-reduction#environment
business2 years ago

Port worker shortage causes shutdown of major U.S. shipping gateway.

The busiest U.S. ocean trade gateway, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, have largely shut down due to a shortage of West Coast port workers, including operators needed to load and unload cargo, as a result of a coordinated action by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to withhold labor as contract talks drag on. The ILWU said the slowdown was due to thousands of union workers attending a monthly membership meeting on Thursday evening and observing the Good Friday holiday the following day.

via Reuters|
#business#contract-negotiations#international-longshore-and-warehouse-union