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44 Hanjin Ships Denied Access to Ports

Sep 02, 2016

Some 44 of Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd's ships have been so far denied access to ports while 1 ship has been seized, Reuters reports quoting a company spokeswoman. The 44 ships include instances where port service providers such as lashing firms have denied service…

Georgia to Shut Port Operations ahead of Storm

Sep 01, 2016

As a result of the severe weather, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) said it will close its facilities in both Savannah and Brunswick Friday, September 2 ahead of Tropical Storm Hermine. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency for 56 counties…

Retailers Working to Minimize Disruption from Hanjin Bankruptcy

Sep 01, 2016

The National Retail Federation (NRF) Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold weighs in on this week’s bankruptcy filing by Hanjin Shipping. “Retailers’ main concern is that there is millions of dollars worth of merchandise…

Management Changes at GAC Group

Sep 01, 2016

Global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services, the GAC Group, has announced a swathe of management changes and transfers.At Group level, changes come with Erland Ebbersten, formerly Group Vice President for the Africa…

New Chief Administrative Officer at Mallory Alexander

Aug 31, 2016

Robert “Bob” E. Mallory has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for supply chain specialist Mallory Alexander International Logistics. Based at the company headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Mallory will focus on developing programs…

Long Beach Port Acquires 125 Acres for Cargo Ops

Aug 31, 2016

U.S. Navy, Maritime Administration and California Environmental Protection Agency representatives joined City and Port officials today to commemorate the approval to transfer ownership of 125 acres of the former Naval Complex to the City of Long Beach…

Charleston Handles Its Largest Ever Containership

Aug 30, 2016

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the 10,700 TEU APL Yangshan, the largest containership ever to call the Port of Charleston. “The deployment of New Panamax vessels to the East Coast trade marks a new era,” said Jim Newsome…

Oceanwide Logistics Opens Dubai Office

Aug 29, 2016

Oceanwide Logistics Opens Dubai Office OL International Holdings LLC announced the launch of its newest office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Oceanwide Logistics Dubai joins the company’s growing global NVOCC network of 18 offices and more than 120 agents worldwide…

Prince Rupert to Build $16 Mln Maintenance/Warehouse Complex

Aug 29, 2016

The Port of Prince Rupert said it will invest $16 million in a new maintenance and warehouse complex, with construction scheduled to begin in two weeks. The facility will be located at the intersection of Scott Road and Highway 16. Expansion…

Samskip Acquires Euro Container Line AS

Aug 29, 2016

Samskip has completed the acquisition of Euro Container Lines AS, building on a strategy for growth in the Nordic area to make its largest ever acquisitive move in Norway. The ECL acquisition aims to strengthen Samskip’s position in the…

Sri Lanka Wants Indian Subcontinent Firm Involved in $400 mln Port Contract

Aug 25, 2016

Sri Lanka is seeking a consortium that must include a company from the Indian subcontinent to bid for a $400 million contract to build a port terminal, the ports minister said on Thursday.  The move to include an Indian subcontinent firm…

WSS Establishes Suez Canal Transit Team

Aug 25, 2016

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has established a dedicated local transit team to help its customers negotiate not just the Suez Canal, but also the complex rebate system designed to boost traffic through the recently expanded waterway. The new office…

Portland Auto Exports Drive ConnectOregon Grant

Aug 23, 2016

The Oregon Department of Transportation has awarded a ConnectOregon grant of $2.6 million to the Port of Portland along with tenant Auto Warehousing Co. to fund part of a $7 million expansion of auto handling facilities in the Rivergate Industrial District near Terminal 6…

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…

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