Ports & Terminals


Port of Oakland’s Brandes cites port upgrades
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 05, 2024

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Port of Oakland’s Brandes cites port upgrades

Bryan Brandes, Maritime Director, Port of Oakland says the Port is working on a number of projects to improve rail service and upgrade refrigeration capabilities.
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Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions: 2024 implications for shippers

AJOT | March 05, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

When disruption in the Red Sea co-occurred with ongoing water level challenges in the Panama Canal, shippers were eager to understand immediate supply chain impacts.

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Former Defense Secretary Gates says Suez disruptions could last indefinitely

Stas Margaronis | March 05, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said disruptions to the Red Sea by Houthi forces could go on indefinitely curtailing use of the Suez Canal and forcing ocean carriers to plan for long term redirection of shipping around the coast of Africa.

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Ports of Indiana hires general counsel, promotes director, welcomes returning Mt. Vernon port official

AJOT | March 05, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

Ports of Indiana has made three key personnel moves to support strategic expansion.

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Kalmar and APM Terminals join forces for straddle carrier electrification pilot at Pier 400 terminal in Los Angeles

AJOT | March 05, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles to supply two new Kalmar electric AutoStrads™ and to undertake a retrofit of two existing hybrid straddle carriers.

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Allied Universal client Port of Baltimore receives top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment

AJOT | March 05, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Grade marks 15 consecutive years of compliance with federal security regulations

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Manifesto for innovation in the maritime and port sector is launched to address “logistical and regulatory bottlenecks” in Brazil

AJOT | March 05, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Hidrovias do Brasil, Port of Açu and Wilson Sons “call for a joint action” by the government, companies, academia, research centres and startups

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Odfjell Terminals Houston celebrates successful completion of state-of-the-art Bay 13 expansion

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Energy | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) announces the successful completion of the construction and commissioning of its Bay 13 at the Houston Terminal (OTH).

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Port of New Orleans container-on-barge service sets new record

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Service expands shipping options to inland markets while honoring sustainability commitment to help mitigate the effects of global climate change

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Savannah container volumes up more than 14 percent in February

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Intermodal rail sets monthly record

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Port of South Louisiana sees back-to-back years of growth in tonnage

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals

Trend reversal leads to 10-million-ton increase in cargo for second largest tonnage port in the Western Hemisphere.

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New fireboat stations dedicated at Port of Long Beach

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Facilities provide portwide protection as part of a $109 million safety program

Port of Oakland’s Wan says box volumes are rising in 2024
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 04, 2024

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Port of Oakland’s Wan says box volumes are rising in 2024

In his annual ‘State of the Port 2024’ address on February 29th, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan said, “In 2023, we reached 2,000,024 containers.
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Victoria International Container Terminal completes Phase 3A expansion

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)’s operations at the Port of Melbourne in Australia and the only fully-automated container terminal in the Southern hemisphere, recently completed Phase 3A of its expansion project.

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Manila Harbor Center rebrands to Manila Multipurpose Terminal

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Manila Harbor Center (MHC) has unveiled a new name, logo and website as part of a strategic rebranding initiative in 2024.

Svitzer strengthening organization ahead of intended listing

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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Seafarer welfare, women in shipping and port innovation in the spotlight as HRH The Princess Royal visits Dubai

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals

The vital role of seafarer welfare services in the United Arab Emirates and the importance of women in the maritime industry were celebrated by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, the President of The Mission to Seafarers, on her visit to Dubai.  

Virginia opens wider channel; now supports two-way ultra-large container vessel movement
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | March 04, 2024

Virginia opens wider channel; now supports two-way ultra-large container vessel movement

Large container vessels spend less time on berth and drive efficiency as a result
Hyster to supply 10 zero-emission battery electric terminal tractors to APM Terminals

AJOT | March 04, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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