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Waterways Council, Inc. Endorses River Act of 2013

Feb 19, 2013

In a special meeting called to consider this proposal, the Executive Committee of Waterways Council, Inc. unanimously voted to support The Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways (RIVER) Act of 2013, has announced  by its sponsor…

Chris Slotten Joins Globe Express Services

Feb 18, 2013

Globe Express Services appoints global logistics veteran Chris Slotten as Chief Commercial Officer & Senior Vice-President.Globe Express Services, one of the world’s top 100 global logistics providers with a market presence in over 80 countries…

California Port Container Volumes: One Up, One Down

Feb 14, 2013

Port of Long Beach report surge in January container volumes, while those at Port of Los Angeles were slightly down.Up – Port of Long Beach Cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach surged in January with 17.5 percent more containers overall…

Bulk Transport Leadership: Clark Todd

Feb 14, 2013

Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…

Bulk Transport Leadership: Dan Martin

Feb 14, 2013

Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…

Bulk Transport Leadership: Merritt Lane

Feb 14, 2013

Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…

Bulk Transport Leadership: Terence Gomez

Feb 14, 2013

Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…

Bulk Transport Leadership: Rick Calhoun

Feb 14, 2013

Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December. For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…

Drydocks World , Maritime World Excellence Awards

Feb 14, 2013

Drydocks World & Maritime World today announced the institution of an employee award scheme to recognize performance excellence among its staff.  The award which recognizes an employee’s commitment & work ethic in embracing the challenges…

Navis TOS Passes the Century Milestone

Feb 14, 2013

Navis SPARCS N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) reaches critical milestone with 100 terminals globally. Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, has reached…

State of the Union Address 2013: AAPA Comments

Feb 13, 2013

Kurt Nagle, president & CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), comments on President Obama's address.Mr. Nagle remarked as follows:“AAPA was extremely pleased that President Obama mentioned the value and need for…

GFTC Showcases Sustainable Logistical Practices

Feb 13, 2013

Logistics industry leaders detail important shifts in sustainable practices at the recent 2013 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference (GFTC).From major retailers to trucking and shipping, the companies represented at the 45th annual GFTC, are making major strides in emissions control…

Globe Express Services Earns Maersk Award

Feb 13, 2013

Globe Express Services, one of the world’s top 100 global logistics providers, was recently honored with the Platinum Award by Maersk Line Shipping,  a ocean carrier and reliable container shipping company.This marks the second consecutive…

World Bank Group Endorses Jamaica

Feb 13, 2013

The World Bank Group has endorsed Jamaica’s aim to become the logistics hub for the Caribbean, Latin America and US Gulf & East coastal area by pledging to help find funding for the pioneering project. Speaking in Kingston recently, Giorgio Valentini…

Polish Port Appoints New CEO

Feb 12, 2013

Maciek Kwiatkowski will take up the leadership of DCT Gdansk at the beginning of April 2013.As DCT continues its preparations for the next major extension phase, an internationally experienced authority in port management, Maciek Kwiatkowski…

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