Tornillo Port of Entry to Remain Open for Commercial Truck Traffic, Boosting Trade and Growth in the Region

EL PASO, Texas – The commercial cargo lanes at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, will remain open for truck traffic indefinitely, according to El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. The decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to extend truck inspections beyond the March 31 deadline was communicated to local government officials and border industry stakeholders on Thursday. Samaniego shared this information with Border Report. Currently, only around 50 trucks cross the port each day, but the traffic volume is gradually increasing. The decision to keep the commercial lanes open was … Read more

New Lawsuit Filed Against Companies Involved in Terrifying Boat Crash Near Port Miami, Leaving Multiple People Injured

Miami, Florida – A new lawsuit has been filed in Miami against the companies involved in a frightening boat crash that occurred near Port Miami last month, leaving more than a dozen people injured. Stephanie and Matthew Camarato were passengers on the Thriller tour boat on February 11 when they were struck by a 43-foot charter boat, the Obelix. Attorney Jack Hickey, who is representing the Camaratos, described the devastating incident, stating, “Everybody’s having a good time one minute. The next minute their lives are shattered, changed forever.” The lawsuit alleges that Stephanie Camarato, a … Read more

Judge Grants New Life to Oakland Port Development, Allowing Potential Coal Shipments

Oakland, California – A judge has granted developer Phil Tagami a new lease on a port development in Oakland, a project that has been at the center of a long-running battle over the storage of coal in the city. The decision extends Tagami’s ground lease until summer 2026, allowing him to proceed with the construction of a 34-acre marine terminal and potentially ship coal from the port. The court ruled in favor of Tagami, stating that Oakland unfairly terminated its lease agreement with him, citing missed deadlines that were beyond his control. The city had … Read more