The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it would not extend the effective date for new information requirements on maritime cargo destined for the US.  The “Importer Security Filling and Additional Carrier Requirements” ruling, commonly known as “10+2″, went into effect January 26, 2009.  This is aimed at improving the security of our ports and joins the TWIC program as a major step towards that goal.  All indication are, like TWIC, that the new program has been implemented with minimal disruptions to service.

The Virginia Port Authority announced yesterday that the $2.5 billion Craney Island Terminal project would again be delayed.  Citing a decline in revenues due to the world economic slump, the Authority said that construction would now begin in July of 2010.  That would push final completion out to mid-2020.  This is disappointing news because the new Craney Island terminal would be a huge step towards solidifying Virginia’s position as the dominant East Coast Port.  However, the State is still pursuing other financing options that could allow the project to resume a faster track.

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