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AAPA Remembers 'Tireless' Congressman James Oberstar

May 05, 2014

Following the recent passing of former Cong. James Oberstar, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President and CEO Kurt Nagle described the past chair of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as “A tireless proponent…

Multimodal Leaders to Discuss Freight Infrastructure

May 05, 2014

Trucking, rail and port panelists will explore the benefits of improving America’s intermodal freight transportation system.On May 13, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President and CEO Kurt Nagle will join forces with CEOs representing trucking…

MARAD to Host National Maritime Strategy Symposium

May 05, 2014

On Tuesday, May 6, at 9 a.m. EDT, the Maritime Administration and the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council will host the second National Maritime Strategy Symposium in Washington, D.C. Building upon the first Symposium held in January…

Cruise Ship Gets Stuck In Hudson River

May 04, 2014

A cruise ship returning to New York from the Caribbean with 4,500 passengers on board had to be towed into port on Sunday after getting stuck in the Hudson River, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Norwegian Cruise Line ship was moored in the…

Port Aids in Care for Mutilated Pelican

May 02, 2014

Contributes $5,000 to Bird Rescue CenterThe Port of Long Beach will donate $5,000 for the surgical and rehabilitative care of a California brown pelican found recently on the shoreline in Long Beach with a slashed pouch, a wound thought to be caused by someone with a knife or other sharp object…

Port Canaveral Charter to Receive Long-due Overhaul

May 01, 2014

Florida Governor Rick Scott is expected to sign bipartisan, community-supported legislation that enacts major changes to the Port Authority Charter for the first time in Port Canaveral’s 60-year history.As a Special District created by the Florida Legislature…

Gov. Christie Selects Port Authority Chair

Apr 29, 2014

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said on Tuesday he has tapped former state Attorney General John Degnan to chair the board of the embattled Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.The board's former chairman, David Samson, resigned…

USCG Safety Zone Established for Fireworks Display

Apr 25, 2014

The U.S. Coast Guard of the Port New Orleans will establish a safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes, from MM 93.5 to MM 95.5, in the vicinity of Jackson Brewery, New Orleans, La. This safety zone will be put into effect from 7:45-8:30 p…

Australia Mulls Quarantine Fees Increase

Apr 24, 2014

Australia's Department of Agriculture is undertaking a review of five biosecurity cost recovered arrangements which will result in some fee adjustments commencing July 1, 2014, GAC said in its daily Hot Port News report.The short term review…

Panama Canal Dredging Forces Lane Closure

Apr 23, 2014

Beginning Tuesday, April 29, 2014, through Thursday, May 1, 2014, the East lane at Pedro Miguel Locks will be closed to allow the equipment to operate uninterrupted as dredging operations will be conducted at the Gatun Lake entrance on the east…

IFB Director to Speak at Mersey Maritime Face-to-Face Event

Apr 23, 2014

As the countdown to the International Festival for Business (IFB) in Liverpool begins, IFB Director Ian McCarthy will join Mersey Maritime at its May Face-to-Face Event.Business leaders attending the breakfast meeting on May 6 will have…

POLB’s First Woman Commissioner Dies at 93

Apr 22, 2014

Louise M. DuVall, the first woman to serve on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, died Saturday, April 19. She was 93.She was appointed to two terms on the Harbor Commission, serving from Feb. 6, 1979, to July 18, 1990. She advocated…

Port of Redwood City to Dedicate New Wharf

Apr 22, 2014

The Port of Redwood City’s $17 million modernized wharf will open and be dedicated Wednesday, April 23, at 10 a.m., featuring presentations by Rep. Jackie Speier, Redwood City Mayor Jeff Gee and Port Commission Chair Lorianna Kastrop. It is…

Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 Launched

Apr 22, 2014

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has announced its firm commitment to supporting the Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 plan of creating a vibrant and safe maritime environment in the next two decades and establishing Dubai as a leading global maritime hub…

Rio De Janeiro Pilot Tariff to Rise

Apr 17, 2014

The Rio de Janeiro state pilot tariff will increase by 5.62% from May 1, 2014, said GAC in its daily hot Port News alert. The new tariff will be valid for one year.According to local agency union, pilots had initially requested an increase of 7%.

Logistics News

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

Eco Wave Power Eyes South Africa for Wave Energy Plant

Exports Continue From Reservoirs After Tainted Oil Detected in Ceyhan Port Tanks

Exports Continue From Reservoirs After Tainted Oil Detected in Ceyhan Port Tanks

Indian Firm Ships Explosive Compound to Russia Despite US Threats of Sanctions

Indian Firm Ships Explosive Compound to Russia Despite US Threats of Sanctions

TOTE Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer

TOTE Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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