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TSA Boosts Maritime Security in a Big Way

Aug 23, 2016

Though most visible to the general public for its work at America’s airports, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) also helps to secure the country’s transportation network in a number of other ways, including assisting the U…

Largest Solar Panel System Launched at Port of Rotterdam

Aug 22, 2016

Global logistics company Samskip has completed a major environmental protection project through subsidiary frigoCare, installing the largest solar panel system in the port of Rotterdam as part of its Sustainability Strategy. The initiative…

Jakarta's New Container Terminal Starts Operating

Aug 19, 2016

On August 18, a new container terminal built by NYK Line together with PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) (IPC), Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and PSA International Pte Ltd  opened for commercial service at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia.This…

New Container Service from New Orleans to S. America

Aug 18, 2016

The world’s third largest container shipping company initiated a new direct service from the Port of New Orleans to the west coast of South America this week. Marseille, France-based CMA CGM launched its Med Americas service with the arrival…

Hot Month at Marseille Fos

Aug 18, 2016

In contrast to an international downturn, French port Marseille Fos has reported exceptional results for July with 7.8 million metric tons of cargo and 387,000 passengers – up by 18.6 percent and 13 percent respectively on the same month last year…

Port Manatee Inks Del Monte Lease Extension

Aug 18, 2016

Port Manatee says it has signed an agreement to keep Del Monte fruit coming into the Florida Gulf Coast port for as many as 20 more years. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., which has imported fruit into the deepwater Florida seaport since 1989…

Crowley Adds New Container Shipping Service

Aug 17, 2016

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that it is launching a new weekly fixed-day container shipping service between Jacksonville and Costa Rica. The service’s two containerships will call at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s Talleyrand Terminal…

NYK Line Honors Al Sharqi Shipping

Aug 17, 2016

Logistics service provider Al Sharqi Shipping has been honored by NYK for its contributions to cold chain logistics for 2015-2016. “We are delighted with this recognition as this is in line with our long term plan to develop food and cold…

GPA Extends 'Gray' Chassis Pool Agreement

Aug 17, 2016

The Georgia Ports Authority has extended its multiyear agreement with the South Atlantic Chassis Pool of Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) to provide the region with a 'gray' chassis pool, a fleet of chassis that can be used by any trucking line to serve any port terminal in the Southeastern U…

DP World Partners Hyperloop for Technology Evaluation

Aug 17, 2016

Global trade enabler DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Hyperloop One to explore the role of innovation in the future of world trade. The collaboration is for feasibility studies that analyse the value of using Hyperloop systems in the UAE…

Northwest Seaport Alliance Extends Peak Season Gate Hours

Aug 16, 2016

The Northwest Seaport Alliance said it will reimburse up to $2 million to extend gate hours at its international container terminals during peak season. With a 3 to 5 percent increase in cargo volume forecasted during peak season, which…

Port of Hamburg Seaborne Cargo Down Slightly in 2016

Aug 16, 2016

First-half seaborne cargo throughput of 70.2 million tons reflected stabilization of the trend for the Port of Hamburg. At the same time, a steep increase occurred in freight transport by rail to/from the Port of Hamburg. At 70.2 million tons…

Intermarine Names Ferguen as Chartering Manager

Aug 15, 2016

Intermarine, LLC, a leader in the transport of project, breakbulk and heavylift cargo, has named Samir Ferguen as Chartering Manager – Europe. Ferguen rejoins Intermarine from Nordana. He will be based in Naestved, Denmark.  In his new role…

Port Bronka Performed Operational Start-up Phase

Aug 12, 2016

Port Bronka, the new deepwater port in St. Petersburg, was opened by mid of December 2015. Regular services started by January 2016. Meanwhile, the port offers a wide range of maritime logistics services including container- , RoRo- and general…

Port of Los Angeles Imports Increase in July

Aug 12, 2016

July imports at the Port of Los Angeles climbed 5 percent compared to the previous year. Overall cargo volumes in July slipped 1.6%, mostly due to a decline in the shipment of empty containers.  For the first seven months of 2016, year-to-date volumes have increased 4…

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