Hi,
> I just tried the same yesterday and had the same problem as you.
> Was going to file a report today, have you done that yet?
A bug is already filed. I've added both of your email addresses to
the bug's Cc list so you'll be informed of its progress.
http://trac.macports.org/projects/macports/ticket/13025
There is a patch supplied in the bug; you could try it out and see if
it helps.