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SAAM Terminals Acquires crane simulator

Jun 19, 2024

SAAM Terminals announced it has acquired and is now using a state-of-the-art simulator to train its crane operators. The team at San Vicente Terminal Internacional (SVTI), one of the company’s ports in Chile, has already been trained in Canada…

Shore Power Launched for Cruise Ships at PortMiami

Jun 18, 2024

Shore power has arrived for ships docked at PortMiami, and Carnival Conquest represented Carnival Corporation at a celebratory event on Monday announcing it will be the first cruise ship to plug into landside electrical power at the cruise capital of the world…

Ports of Indiana Says It Aims to Develop Container Terminals

Jun 17, 2024

The Ports of Indiana Commission approved Resolution 24-01 to launch “The Indiana Container Initiative” in support of developing multiple international container terminals within the state of Indiana.As a statewide port authority, Ports of Indiana…

US East Coast Port Union Strike Threat to Test Shippers' Nerves

Jun 13, 2024

Labor talks at U.S. ports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico are a looming risk for retailers, manufacturers and other shippers already grappling with longer transit times and higher costs.The International Longshoremen's Association contract covering 45…

Officials Tout Quick Baltimore Channel Reopening

Jun 12, 2024

This week's reopening of Baltimore's main shipping channel - less than three months after the Key Bridge collapse - was due to expertise gained from a COVID-era task force, a highway overpass collapse and the 2021 infrastructure law, government officials said…

Construction Begins at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Jun 10, 2024

A groundbreaking ceremony on Monday signaled the start of construction on what will be the nation’s largest dedicated offshore wind port at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in New York City.The 73-acre site that will serve as the operations and maintenance hub for Equinor's Empire Wind 1…

Great Lakes Trade: Limestone Up, Iron Ore Down in May

Jun 07, 2024

Great Lakes shipments of limestone rose and iron ore fell in the month of May, according to latest figures published by industry trade group the Lake Carriers' Association (LCA).Shipments of limestone on the Lakes totaled 3.9 million tons in May…

Partners Aim to Reduce Time Ships Spend in Port

Jun 06, 2024

A group of industry partners has teamed up in the U.S. to reduce the time ships spend in port. Initial results have seen port time reduce by an average of almost two hours and an increase in the efficiency with which cargo is transferred to customers…

Public-private Partnership to Build $635 Million Port Terminal in Delaware

Jun 05, 2024

The State of Delaware will join the private operator of the Port of Wilmington, Enstructure, to build a new port terminal at a site in Edgemoor, Delaware. The Edgemoor industrial site was purchased in 2017 by the taxpayer-owned Diamond State…

First Canadian Oil Export Cargo from Expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline Set to Load

May 20, 2024

Crude oil tanker Dubai Angel on Monday moored at the Westridge Marine Terminal in Vancouver, preparing to load the first cargo of crude oil from the recently expanded Trans Mountain pipeline (TMX), ship tracking data showed.Chartered by Canadian oil producer Suncor Energy…

Great Sodus Bay Breakwater Repair Out for Proposals

May 15, 2024

A  work package from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District for repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater is officially out for proposals.$20 million dollars is already allocated toward the 100% federally funded project, marking…

Port of Halifax Adds New Electric Gantry Cranes

May 15, 2024

The first four of eight Konecranes electric rubber tyre gantry cranes (E-RTG) have been delivered to terminal operator PSA Halifax’s Atlantic Hub in the Port of Halifax.The cranes are expected to increase yard handling capacity by approximately 25% at Atlantic Hub…

Port of Los Angeles Nets $58 Million for Harbor Maintenance

May 15, 2024

The Port of Los Angeles will receive an estimated $58 million in federal funding this year for maintaining its harbor channels and repairing its wharves, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced. According to the port, the record amount—a…

Port of New Orleans CEO Brandy Christian to Step Down

May 14, 2024

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that its President and CEO Brandy D. Christian will step down mid-June 2024 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. Christian has served as the President and CEO of Port NOLA since January 1…

Canada's Trudeau Urged to Head Off Port and Rail Strikes

May 14, 2024

The western oil- and grain-producing province of Alberta on Monday urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to do all he could to head off potentially devastating strikes by railway and port workers.Staff represented by the Teamsters union…

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Unresolved Issues Plague Vietnam-US Trade Talks

Unresolved Issues Plague Vietnam-US Trade Talks

Protesters Call for Halt to Live Calf Exports

Protesters Call for Halt to Live Calf Exports

New Crane Tips Over During Delivery at Tuas Port

New Crane Tips Over During Delivery at Tuas Port

Imports drop 9% at Los Angeles Port in May Under 145% Tariffs on China

Imports drop 9% at Los Angeles Port in May Under 145% Tariffs on China

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