Ports & Terminals

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Terberg introduces new generation fully electric terminal tractors

AJOT | February 19, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Terberg introduces a new generation of electric vehicles with new EV technology, including the YT203-EV terminal tractor and the BC202-EV body carrier.

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Port Everglades construction new start a major milestone

AJOT | February 19, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The funding will be used to build a new facility for the U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale so the Intracoastal Waterway can be widened by 250 feet at a chokepoint where large Neo-Panamax cargo ships currently have operating restrictions that affect their ability to transit past docked cruise ships.

JAXPORT discusses port growth and plans for the future during sold-out State of the Port address

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | February 19, 2020

JAXPORT discusses port growth and plans for the future during sold-out State of the Port address

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Chief Executive Officer Eric Green and Chief Financial Officer Beth McCague discussed JAXPORT’s recent growth and plans for the future during the sold-out State of the Port address today.

Thousands of frozen meat containers pile up at Chinese ports

Ports & Terminals

Bloomberg | Top Story | February 18, 2020

Thousands of frozen meat containers pile up at Chinese ports

Thousands of containers of frozen pork, chicken and beef are piling up at some major Chinese ports as transport disruptions and labor shortages slow operations, people familiar with the matter said.

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First Liebherr portal slewing crane in the U.S.

New Liebherr Portal Slewing crane type LPS 420 for North Carolina Ports facility at the Port of Morehead City, USA

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ICTSI joins fight to protect PH wildlife

AJOT | February 17, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

ICTSI recently partnered with the Katala Foundation, Inc. to implement a wildlife research and conservation project within Palawan’s Victoria-Anepa’an Mountain Range aimed at improving the conservation status of a critical segment of the country’s threatened wildlife.

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Tribute to mariners unveiled at Port of Oakland

AJOT | February 14, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Sculpture honors working mariners and those who lost their life at sea

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Maritime Administration announces more than $280 million in grants for US ports

AJOT | February 14, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced that it has awarded more than $280 million in discretionary grant funding through the new Port Infrastructure Development Program. This funding is designed to improve port facilities at or near coastal seaports.

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Port NOLA sees record cruise passengers and ship calls in 2019

AJOT | February 14, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Officials expect continued growth with additional cruise line commitments in 2020

CBP Miami Processes the Most Valentines Flowers in the Country

Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | February 14, 2020

CBP Miami Processes the Most Valentines Flowers in the Country

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, CBP is working hard to keep the critters out of the flowers you buy for your sweetheart.

Fitch: Hawaii DOT’s Harbor System Revs at ‘AA-’, Outlook Stable

AJOT | February 14, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

Brownley announces $17 million in federal funding for Army Corps projects in Ventura County

AJOT | February 13, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

Trefoil mandates Inatech to handle Dutch ‘double whammy’ of risks with IMO 2020

AJOT | February 13, 2020 | Energy | Ports & Terminals

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Port of Rotterdam throughput amounted to 469.4 million tons in 2019

AJOT | February 13, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

The Port of Rotterdam saw a freight throughput of 469.4 million tonnes in 2019, fractionally higher than in 2018 (469 million tonnes). Investments by the Port of Rotterdam Authority were again at a high level, with gross investments including participations amounting to €338.3 million (2018: €408.1 million). The net result excluding taxes amounted to €241 million (2018: €254.1 million).