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Marler Named Port of Vancouver CEO

Feb 15, 2017

The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve terms of employment for Julianna Marler, officially installing her as CEO/Executive Director. Marler is the first female CEO in the port’s 105-year history and one of just a handful of female port CEOs in the U…

Port of Hamburg Resumes Growth Course

Feb 15, 2017

Container throughput achieves 1.0 percent advance in 2016/ Setting a record result for seaport-hinterland rail transport with 2.4 million TEU. In 2016 Germany’s largest universal port achieved a turnaround in seaborne cargo throughput, reaching a total 138…

Work Begins on Virginia International Gateway Expansion

Feb 15, 2017

Work is underway at Virginia International Gateway (VIG) on a $320 million expansion project that will nearly double the terminal’s annual cargo handling capability. The project is the first of two large-scale expansion projects that, when complete…

Armitt Appoints Holden as Finance Director

Feb 13, 2017

The Armitt Group has appointed Paul Holden as its new Finance Director.Mr Holden has over 20 years’ experience in a series of senior financial management positions most notably as Finance Director at Dobson Crowther Ltd, a specialist print and packaging manufacturer…

India Can Save $33.3bln If Trade Moves near to Ports

Feb 12, 2017

India can save up to USD 28 billion in infrastructure spend and another USD 3.3 billion in transportation cost if 50 per cent of overall trade moves closer to ports by 2020, PTI said quoting an EY report. The EY report 'Knowledge Paper on…

IANA Introduces Resource Center

Feb 11, 2017

The Intermodal Association of North America has created a resource center, available on its website, to provide a wide range of information for prospective intermodal users and those who are new to the industry.The Intermodal Freight Resource Center offers educational tools…

Winter Weather Delays Grain Movement to US Ports

Feb 10, 2017

Severe winter weather has slowed rail deliveries of crops to shippers in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, sending freight rates soaring and prompting Asian buyers to seek fill-in loads as they wait for the backlog at ports to clear. Blizzards…

Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor Handles 2.6 Mln Tons in 2016

Feb 08, 2017

The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor handled nearly 2.6 million tons of cargo in 2016, completing the highest three-year total in the port's history. Over 8.6 million tons have been handled at the port since 2014. Other 2016 highlights included a major expansion by Ratner Steel…

Incorrect Container Packing Leads to 65% of Damaged Cargo

Feb 07, 2017

European Shipping Week will take place in Brussels from February 27 to March 2, and there delegates will focus on the correct packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) and the safety issues that result from poor work practices. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

Florida’s First Ocean-to-Air Perishables Shipment

Feb 03, 2017

Crowley and its subsidiary Customized Brokers, in cooperation with Miami International Airport (MIA), have facilitated Florida’s first-ever ocean-to-air perishables transshipment from Guatemala to Amsterdam.  The first transshipment included nearly 10 tons of snow peas from Guatemala…

Mount Vernon Port Smashes Tonnage Record

Feb 02, 2017

The Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon handled nearly 2.5 million tons of cargo during the fourth quarter of 2016 shattering the port's previous quarterly record, set in the fourth quarter of 2014. The port's 2016 fourth quarter volume was a 44 percent…

TFI International Acquires Cavalier Transportation

Jan 30, 2017

TFI International, formerly known as TransForce, a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, has announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of TFI International has acquired Cavalier Transportation Services Inc. Cavalier's…

New Lightweight Marine Chassis for the Houston Market

Jan 30, 2017

New lightweight marine chassis have been introduced by TRAC Intermodal for use in the Houston market. The new chassis, designed to help motor carriers move heavier container loads and still comply with vehicle weight regulations for U.S. roadways…

AAPA ‘Encouraged’ By Senate Dems’ Infrastructure Plan

Jan 28, 2017

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) – the recognized and unified voice of America’s seaports – is encouraged by the release yesterday of the infrastructure investment outline by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats…

High growth in logistics ecosystem around Radicatel - Port-Jérôme

Jan 28, 2017

New synergies are being created at Radicatel in the port precinct of HAROPA - Port of Rouen. The Radicatel logistics eco-system, recently consisting of the SEATRADE shipping line and the KATOEN NATIE Group, has now been further consolidated with the arrival of the PANHARD Group…

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