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Growing American Shipping Bill Introduced by Garamendi

Jul 30, 2014

Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-03), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, informs ot the introduction of  H.R. 5270, the 'Growing American Shipping Act', to strengthen the U…

DeLuca Joins Duluth Seaway Port Authority

Jul 28, 2014

The Duluth Seaway Port Authority welcomes aboard a Government and Environmental Affairs Director this week. Deborah DeLuca, distinguished expert on redevelopment projects and environmental policy, officially joins the staff on July 29. DeLuca is a founding board member of Minnesota Brownfields…

ABS, MPA to Collaborate on Maritime R&D

Jul 24, 2014

ABS and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to promote maritime research and development (R&D) and innovation. Over the next five years, ABS and MPA will collaborate on maritime…

Hall Joins Bouchard Transportation

Jul 24, 2014

Retired Active Duty Coast Guard Commanding Officer Brian Hall has joined Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., the nation’s largest independently-owned oceangoing petroleum barge company, as Southern Port Captain / Vetting Manager. Hall brings with him more than 25 years of experience in marine safety…

New ICTF Boosts Crowley’s Efficiency

Jul 22, 2014

The opening of Florida East Coast Railway’s (FEC) new, state-of-the-art intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) adjacent to Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Port Everglades, Fla., terminal is providing Crowley customers with more efficient…

Port of Boston: A Vital Economic Engine

Jul 21, 2014

Port of Boston is Vital Economic Engine and Job Generator for Region.The Port of Boston generated $4.6 billion in 2012 and more than 50,000 jobs are supported by the port, including more than 7,000 direct jobs, according to a report released by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)…

Hamburg Süd Launches Free App

Jul 21, 2014

Hamburg Süd has just released a free app for smartphones and tablets that is available for its customers to download. The Hamburg Süd app allows customers to access information about Track & Trace, timetables, offices and news wherever they may be…

Partners Sign Up for Marseilles Intermodal Project

Jul 18, 2014

Six partners led by the Marseilles Fos port authority have formed the Mourepiane combined transport terminal company (MTTC) to help finance and manage construction of the port’s long-planned intermodal upgrade development in the Marseilles harbor area…

Port of Long Beach Uses Education to Boost its Competitiveness

Jul 18, 2014

The Port of Long Beach said it has not lost sight of the significance of professional development in supporting the Port‘s decade-long, $4 billion investment in upgrades and efficiency improvements. The port’s commitment to boosting its competitiveness…

Walters Joins Peel Ports Group

Jul 18, 2014

Former P&O and ABP executive appointed group commercial directorPeel Ports Group confirmed the appointment of Patrick Walters as group commercial director. Walters is a leading commercial executives in the U.K. ports industry, having held top positions in P&O Ports…

Panama Canal Expansion: Unintended Consequences

Jul 17, 2014

While airports, ports and GARVEEs are holding steady, according to several new Fitch Ratings reports, increasingly, state and local governments are realizing the benefits of risk transfer, cost certainty and asset preservation through public-private partnerships (P3)…

Argentine Grains Workers Threaten to Extend Strike

Jul 16, 2014

Grains inspectors who began a strike on Wednesday in Argentina's pivotal Rosario export hub will extend it for a second day if there is no progress on their demand for higher salaries, a senior union official said.Other unions are also threatening labor actions…

Faulty Charts Lead to Port Detentions

Jul 16, 2014

A recent analysis of Australian port state control (PSC) deficiencies revealed several detentions due to incorrect use of charts. The Australian Maritime Safety Agency (AMSA) has reported a noticeable increase in the use of unofficial charts…

Panama Canal Cost Dispute Headed to Miami Court

Jul 14, 2014

A $180 million claim involving the Panama Canal's disputed $1.6 billion cost overrun is headed to arbitration court in Miami next week, canal officials said on Monday.The $180 million claim by the consortium working on the massive canal…

Europe to Cut Swath in Vessel Port Formalities Paperwork

Jul 10, 2014

The European Commission informs that a new global era for maritime transport will dawn in June 2015 when it will unveil harmonised e-reporting for all vessels entering in or departing from EU ports. Vessels will provide required information…

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