Ports & Terminals

Baltimore bridge collapse: Container xChange sees significant impact on local port and economy, limited effect on US economy overall

AJOT | March 27, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

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Ng appointed as LEEA Southeast Asia manager

AJOT | March 27, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

William Ng is the new LEEA Member Engagement Manager for Southeast Asia. He previously spent 10 years with Rigging and Marine Services in Singapore as a Sales Executive, mainly dealing with Load Test and Rigging jobs with Singapore Shipyards.

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London insurers face Baltimore bridge payouts worth billions

Bloomberg | March 27, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Insurers face claims of as much as $3 billion following Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, with firms on the Lloyd’s of London market most exposed, Barclays Plc analysts said.

Port of Richmond seeks upgrade and new business

Maritime

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 26, 2024

Port of Richmond seeks upgrade and new business

The Northern California Port of Richmond plans investments to improve its infrastructure and enhance its car, bulk, and liquid bulk shipping businesses, according to Charles Gerard, Director, Port of Richmond...

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Baltimore bridge fallout to extend coast-to-coast in cargo shift

Bloomberg | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

The bridge collapse Tuesday that shut the Port of Baltimore and closed a major highway will cause weeks or months of transportation disruptions in the Mid-Atlantic region and accelerate a shift of cargo to the US West Coast as importers and exporters try to avoid potential bottlenecks at trade gateways from Boston to Miami.

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Biden says US should pay to rebuild downed Baltimore bridge

Bloomberg | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

President Joe Biden said the US government ought to pay to rebuild a major bridge in Baltimore that collapsed Tuesday, and called on Congress to approve the funds.

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Chinese port in Peru faces surprise challenge to business model

China’s $1.3 billion port in Peru is facing a surprise challenge that could upend its business model, just months before its inauguration later this year.

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Georgia Ports Authority Board approves $65M for Ocean Terminal

AJOT | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Brunswick Harbor improvements fully funded

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Auto supply chains face delays on Baltimore bridge collapse

Bloomberg | March 26, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

The US automotive supply chain will be disrupted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, dealing another blow to America’s automotive ecosystem still recovering from pandemic-related setbacks.

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Ship’s mayday call before Baltimore bridge crash saved lives

Bloomberg | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

A mayday warning from the ship that slammed into a Baltimore bridge saved lives by prompting officials to stop cars from crossing, Maryland Governor Wes Moore said.

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Baltimore ships can be diverted to New York, New Jersey Ports

Bloomberg | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

East Coast ports including in New York, New Jersey and Virginia are positioned to handle additional ships if the Baltimore bridge collapse leaves terminals there inaccessible, potentially easing impacts on global trade flows.

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Vital Baltimore bridge collapses after being struck by ship

Bloomberg | March 26, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals

A major commuter bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a container ship, causing vehicles to plunge into the water and halting shipping traffic at one of the most important ports on the US East Coast.

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SC Ports efficiently works big ships as imports increase

AJOT | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

South Carolina Ports seamlessly handled big ships and big move counts at Wando Welch Terminal as imports trend back up.

National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE)’s post

AJOT | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

SLSMC assurance of safe Seaway bridges

AJOT | March 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

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Tesla fuels jump in China car imports at Canada’s top port

Bloomberg | March 25, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

Canada’s busiest port is seeing more autos arriving from China than the US and Mexico, after Tesla Inc. started shipping electric vehicles from its gigafactory in Shanghai.

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Enhancing customer experience at the PH premier port

AJOT | March 25, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals looks to source new cranes from Europe

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 25, 2024

Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals looks to source new cranes from Europe

Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST), which provides feeder ship and inland waterway services from the Port of Rotterdam to European ports and terminals, says it is also looking to source new cranes from Europe, according to Cees van Pelt, Senior Project Manager and former Manager Technical Department at RST.

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PSA International PTE LTD and its subsidiaries year end results for 2023

AJOT | March 22, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

“2023 was a year of transition amidst global trade uncertainty. Inflation, rising interest rates, tight labor markets, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing wars impeded economic recovery worldwide.