FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 9, 2023 GULFPORT, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given notice of beginning preparation of an integrated Feasibility Study and National Environmental Policy Act document to evaluate alternatives to improve the Federal Gulfport Harbor Channel, Harrison County, Mississippi. A public engagement scoping meeting to be held June 20,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2023 PORT OF GULFPORT TO HOST LUNCH AND LEARN ON HIGH-DEMAND COLD STORAGE FACILITY COMING TO THE GULF COAST GULFPORT, Miss. – Join the Port of Gulfport and Mississippi Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce Mr. Andy Gipson in learning about the future of multi-temperature cold storage and distribution solutions coming…
March 23, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGulfport, Mississippi The Mississippi State Port Authority has entered into a long-term lease and operating agreement with Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States. The Port of Gulfport and Ports America have a long-standing relationship, with Ports America acting as a licensed stevedore at the…
OCT. 25, 2022, GULFPORT, MISS., – Maritime exploration and technology company Ocean Aero’s new headquarters will occupy 67,000 square feet of renovated warehouse space on the Port of Gulfport’s East Pier, with design and buildout provided by AnderCorp and Machado Patano Design Group. The move is expected to create an additional 45 jobs by the…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg visited the Port of Gulfport on Monday afternoon, as part of a tour that included southern cities like Gulfport and New Orleans. The Port of Gulfport is a deep-water seaport strategically located on the Gulf of Mexico that handles approximately 330 deep draft vessels and over…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 24, 2022 Gulfport, Miss. – Mark Loughman will be sworn in as a member of the Mississippi State Port Authority’s (MSPA) Board of Commissioners during its March 24, 2022, board meeting. Appointed by the Gulfport City Council, Loughman will replace E.J. Roberts and will serve a five-year term ending in…
DR-4626-MS – Mississippi State Port Authority FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Notice: 02/18/2022 Project Title(s): FEMA-DR-4626-MS, Multiple Project Worksheets involving Category “C” Road Repairs, “E” Building Repairs (roof / siding / interior), “F” Utility Repairs (electric and water lines), and “G” Miscellaneous Repairs (fencing / gates / etc.) back to Pre-Disaster condition or similar, and minor…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Gulfport, Miss. – Attorney Cowles Symmes will be sworn in as a member of the Mississippi State Port Authority’s (MSPA) Board of Commissioners during its November 18, 2021, board meeting. Appointed by Governor Tate Reeves, Symmes will replace Jack Norris as one of the three commissioners appointed by…
GULFPORT, Miss. – The Port of Gulfport is pleased to welcome Dole’s newest container vessels, the “MV DOLE MAYA” and the “MV DOLE AZTEC” to Gulfport. The two vessels were named to recognize the indigenous people of the region that these vessels will serve, carrying Dole’s fresh exports to the Southern and Central United States….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2021 GULFPORT, Miss. – The Commissioners for the Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) have entered into a lease agreement with Ocean Aero, Inc. for the construction, testing, and demonstration of Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicles (AUSVs) at the Port of Gulfport. This announcement comes as the company prepares to transfer…