NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Journal of Commerce Conferences announced today that Paul Bingham, Managing Director of Global Trade and Transportation for IHS Global Insight, will deliver a keynote speech at the 2009 East Coast Maritime Conference.

By Gregory Richards, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. Jan. 29--When the final count is in, Hampton Roads likely will remain the East Coast's third biggest cargo container port for another year.

By Kelly Kearsley, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 26--A slowing U.S. economy and a weakening national housing market meant the Port of Tacoma handled fewer cargo containers this year than in 2006.

By Alex Veiga THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will once again handle record volumes of cargo this year but should be able to avoid major disruptions, industry executives said Tuesday.