Ports & Terminals

Canadian farmers feed the world via the Port of Thunder Bay
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 01, 2020

Canadian farmers feed the world via the Port of Thunder Bay

Dozens of ships are expected to arrive at the Port of Thunder Bay over the next few weeks as demand for food staples like wheat and durum increases around the world. 
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New Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner Gulley sworn in

AJOT | April 01, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority’s newest Commissioner, Dr. Bryan Gulley, was sworn in on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales administered the Oath of Office after Commissioner Richard Bowers participated in his final Port of Corpus Christi Commission meeting. Commissioner Gulley will fulfil the remainder of Bowers’ term, which will end on Dec. 31, 2020.

Ship transits Seaway’s St. Lambert lock bringing vital goods to market

AJOT | April 01, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

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John S. Connor Global Logistics acquires Terminal Shipping Company

AJOT | April 01, 2020 | Logistics | Ports & Terminals

John S. Connor, Inc., a provider of customs brokerage, supply chain transportation, and logistics services for global importers and shippers, has announced the acquisition of Terminal Shipping Company, Inc., a vessel agency operating in U.S. ports for over 200 years.

Saturday gate closures at GPA

AJOT | April 01, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

Good Friday Holiday gate closed at GPA

AJOT | April 01, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

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The Port of New York and New Jersey is moving the region into the future and beyond

AJOT | April 01, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of New York and New Jersey is ready for the future. Our 30-year Port Master Plan lays out a road map that ensures we remain the world’s gateway to the U.S. East Coast and beyond. Through careful planning, we’re creating a more efficient, environmentally-sustainable port that’s capable of meeting our region’s increased needs, withstanding the challenges ahead, and propelling us into the future.

Panama Canal sends thousands of workers home

Bloomberg | April 01, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

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Shipping container pileup could shut Philippines’ biggest port

Bloomberg | April 01, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

The Philippines’ largest port could shut in less than a week if shipping containers aren’t moved to free up space for new cargo amid a lockdown that’s preventing businesses from retrieving freight.

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Mobile Container Terminal Phase 3 complete allowing ships simultaneous berth

AJOT | March 31, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

Alabama’s seaport modernization program continues to complete important milestones to meet shipper demand and accommodate larger vessels. The Alabama Port Authority completed its 400-foot container dock extension at the APM Terminals Mobile facility on 20 March, and three days later, the terminal for the first time simultaneously handled two container ships at the newly expanded berth.

Port of Oakland shares condolences after dockworker death

AJOT | March 31, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

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PEMA praises resilience of global ports sector in face of Covid-19 crisis

AJOT | March 31, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has praised the commitment of the ports and terminals sector as it strives to play its role in keeping global trade flowing in response to the spread of Covoid-19.

Commissioner Dye leading FMC initiative to address urgent COVID-19 supply chain impacts
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | March 31, 2020

Commissioner Dye leading FMC initiative to address urgent COVID-19 supply chain impacts

The Federal Maritime Commission today issued an order authorizing Commissioner Rebecca Dye to identify operational solutions to cargo delivery system challenges related to Coronavirus-19.
Port of Long Beach’s Cordero says port coping with “unprecedented crisis”
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 31, 2020

AJOT Insights
Port of Long Beach’s Cordero says port coping with “unprecedented crisis”

Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero says: “We are coping with an unpredicted crisis caused by COVID-19 virus and the threats it poses to the supply chain.”
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NuStar extends terminal towage contract with Svitzer in Point Tupper, Canada, by five years

AJOT | March 30, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Svitzer announced a five-year extension of their marine service contract with NuStar, one of the largest liquid terminals and pipeline operators in North America.

Konecranes to start temporary layoff talks in Finland due to impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

AJOT | March 30, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Panama Canal facilitates transit of Holland America’s Zaandam and Rotterdam for humanitarian reasons
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | March 30, 2020

Panama Canal facilitates transit of Holland America’s Zaandam and Rotterdam for humanitarian reasons

The Panama Canal facilitated this Sunday the transit of Holland America's MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam cruise ships, under extraordinary conditions and for humanitarian reasons.
Panama Canal backs efforts to expedite return home of the passengers and crew on Holland America’s Zaandam

AJOT | March 30, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Statement from Panama Canal on Holland America Ship Zaandam

AJOT | March 30, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

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Port Houston releases cargo volume report

AJOT | March 30, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Container activity at Port Houston climbed 29 percent in February compared to the same period last year, while blank sailings in the month of March caused by a combination of the Lunar New Year and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic expect to impact volume in March and the months ahead at the nation’s 6th largest container port.

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