Ports & Terminals


Octopi by Navis unveils expanded general cargo functionality

AJOT | October 29, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

U.S. port execs tell Propeller Club, trade dispute with China hurts imports and exports
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | October 28, 2019

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U.S. port execs tell Propeller Club, trade dispute with China hurts imports and exports

At the annual Propeller Club convention that took place at New Orleans between October 15-17, representatives of the Ports of New Orleans, Virginia, Seattle and Tacoma, reported declines in business due to the U.S. trade dispute with China
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Aspectum releases a new interactive map of Marseille Fos Port with key units of infrastructure

AJOT | October 28, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Aspectum, a cloud-based solution for location data visualization and analysis, has released a new interactive map that allows to analyze opportunities for port infrastructure development as well as to track the terminal capacity and loaded volume of the vessels in the port harbor, plus monitor the virtual gates for inland transportation to avoid delivery delays.

The Canal of Death is now an economic gateway for Eastern Europe

Bloomberg | October 27, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

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Port throughput indices for August

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

The Drewry Container Port Throughput Indices are a series of volume growth/decline indices based on monthly throughput data for a sample of over 220 ports worldwide, representing over 75% of global volumes. The base point for the indices is January 2012 = 100.

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ICTSI builds Umm Qasr deep-water capacity

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) formally inaugurates two new berths which for the first time offer the port of Umm Qasr, Iraq’s main dry cargo port, the ability to handle container vessels of up to 14,000TEU.

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Newest-generation diesel engines deliver critical emissions reductions for near-port communities

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Trucking

Upgrading and replacing the oldest, largest engines used in port operations to the newest-generation advanced diesel technologies is one of the most impactful ways to quickly and cost-effectively reduce emissions for near-port communities, according to Ezra Finkin, director of policy and external outreach for the Diesel Technology Forum, who today addressed attendees of the Air & Waste Management Association Freight & Environment: Ports of Entry Conference in Newark, New Jersey.

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JAXPORT sets new cargo records in 2019

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), Florida’s largest container port, achieved record volumes in containers, vehicles and overall tonnage during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2019.

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Port Manatee’s Zimmermann named International Propeller Club Member of Year

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

Port Manatee’s senior communications manager, Virginia Zimmermann, is The International Propeller Club of the United States’ International Member of the Year, selected from among more than 6,000 members throughout the world.

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Florida Ports leading the nation in resiliency

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Florida's 15 seaports are leading the nation in resiliency for sea level rise and natural disasters, according to a new study released today by the Florida Ports Council. The report also provides recommendations for all ports across the state to be prepared for future environmental changes and disruptive events.

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. opens manufacturing facility in China

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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Port Saint John named one of Canada’s Safest Employers

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

At a ceremony last night, Port Saint John was recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers. The Port authority was a silver winner in the public sector category.

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EagleRail Container Logistics signs agreements with Chittagong Port Authority, Bangladesh

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

EagleRail’s 100% electric overhead container movement system eliminates port gridlock, reduces emissions and increases capacity

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S.C. Ports makes a $63.4 billion annual economic impact on S.C.

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

South Carolina Ports Authority has long been a powerful economic engine for South Carolina, and as container volumes have doubled over the past decade, the Port’s positive economic impact on the state has significantly increased.

Shippers seeking better service, simpler low-sulphur fuel costing
Ports & Terminals
Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | October 22, 2019

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Shippers seeking better service, simpler low-sulphur fuel costing

Ocean carriers need to improve customer service and simplify costing related to impending low-sulphur fuel requirements, according to a panel of shipping executives speaking today [Tuesday, Oct. 22] in Charleston, South Carolina.
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ICTSI Mexico beefs up capacity with new cranes

AJOT | October 22, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (CMSA), the Mexican subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), recently took delivery of a pair of quay cranes and five rubber tired gantries as part of its second phase capacity improvement program to expand Mexico’s gateway of choice on the Pacific coast.

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Kalmar’s terminal tractors and service expertise to help SDT Livorno improve efficiency

AJOT | October 22, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply a total of 10 terminal tractors to Sintermar Darsena Toscana (SDT), a joint venture between the Grimaldi Group and Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT). The order, which also includes a Kalmar Complete Care service contract, was booked in Cargotec's 2019 Q3 order intake and delivery is scheduled for Q4 of 2019.

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