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Op/Ed: Federal Support for Ports is Critical

Jul 30, 2020

Florida’s seaports are one of the state’s greatest economic assets, positively affecting every region and every resident. Our seaports have a $117.6 billion economic impact across Florida and account for more than 900,000 direct and indirect jobs…

Port of Vancouver USA Receives Record Shipment of Wind Turbine Parts

Jul 29, 2020

The Port of Vancouver USA received a shipment of wind turbine components on July 22 that included the longest wind turbine blades ever to enter the West Coast of the U.S. and transported across North America, to-date.  The port received a total of nine wind turbines including blades…

Port of Seattle Shelves Plans for New Cruise Terminal

Jul 29, 2020

Plans to develop a new cruise terminal at the Port of Seattle have been derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. The port announced Tuesday it has called off a request for industry proposals for a joint investment to build and operate a proposed new cruise terminal to serve the Alaska market…

DP World Says Outlook Uncertain as Volumes Fall

Jul 27, 2020

Global port operator DP World recorded a fall of 8.8% in second quarter container volumes, warning on Monday the outlook remained uncertain.The coronavirus pandemic shut cities and factories worldwide for months, disrupting shipments and global supply chains…

Pennsylvania Extends Cargo Growth Incentive Program

Jul 26, 2020

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that the state's Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program (PICGIP), which aims to increase cargo activity by incentivizing shippers to move cargo through Pennsylvania ports, will be extended through 2022…

US Ports Seek COVID-19 Relief

Jul 24, 2020

America’s port authorities are advocating for relief to manage the “extremely negative impacts” on the seaport industry brought on by the coronavirus pandemic as U.S. policymakers begin negotiations on the next COVID-19 aid package.Among the…

The Connection Between Robert’s Rules of Order and the Port of Green Bay

Jul 23, 2020

Mention the name Henry Martyn Robert and you will probably get a blank stare from whoever you are talking to. Mention Robert’s Rules of Order and that’s completely different. Anyone who has spent any amount of time in meetings – whether business…

Paranaguá Port Resumes Grain Loading After Fire

Jul 22, 2020

The Port of Paranaguá, Brazil's second busiest for soybean and sugar cargoes, is gradually resuming grain export operations after a fire that affected conveyor belts at two terminals, according to a statement from the port authority on Wednesday…

From Arabian Gulf to Horn of Africa: the Politics of Port Infrastructures

Jul 21, 2020

A team of experts aims to examine how increasing Gulf investments in port infrastructures in the Horn of Africa has shaped its political landscape.Backed by funding from the Carnegie Corporation New York, the $500,000 research project will explore…

Iron Ore Under Pressure as China Port Stockpiles Grow

Jul 20, 2020

Iron ore futures slipped on Monday on rising port inventory of the steelmaking ingredient in China, though optimism over prospects of strong domestic steel demand for the rest of the year kept losses in check.The Dalian Commodity Exchange's most-traded September iron ore contract closed down 0…

Dubai Reopens For Crew Changes

Jul 17, 2020

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) announced it is allowing crew changes to resume across all ports and anchorage areas in the region after crew changes in the major global shipping hub had been paused due to the coronavirus outbreak.Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Chinese Ports Hit Capacity as Virus Tests Slow Clearing

Jul 17, 2020

Testing of imported foods for the new coronavirus is pushing capacity at some major Chinese ports to their limit, major shippers told customers this week, warning of additional fees and possible diversions to other ports.China stepped up inspections…

Liebherr Lifting Space Components at Port Canaveral

Jul 16, 2020

A custom-designed Liebherr LHM 600 mobile harbor crane has been in operation for the Canaveral Port Authority since beginning of 2019. The special modified machine is the largest mobile harbor crane in the U.S. to handle all types of heavy cargo…

Port of Oakland Votes Cluver as President

Jul 16, 2020

Alameda County labor leader Andreas Cluver has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s governing Board. The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners chose Cluver at a special meeting this week.  Oakland Chamber of Commerce President…

US Great Lakes Ports See Mixed Impacts from COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020

U.S. Great Lakes ports reported mixed results in June with aluminum, road salt and grain shipments holding strong despite the coronavirus pandemic, while shipments of commodities related to steel production and manufacturing have continued to slide…

Logistics News

US Ethane Vessels Stalled After Export Licenses Requested

US Ethane Vessels Stalled After Export Licenses Requested

GAIL LNG Terminal Receives First Cargo During Monsoon Season

GAIL LNG Terminal Receives First Cargo During Monsoon Season

MPA and NYK Collaborate on Autonomous Ship Technology

MPA and NYK Collaborate on Autonomous Ship Technology

Trump Hobbles NOAA Team That Reopens Ports After Hurricanes

Trump Hobbles NOAA Team That Reopens Ports After Hurricanes

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