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TRS drives productivity, creates flow at Port of Virginia gates
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | March 20, 2019

TRS drives productivity, creates flow at Port of Virginia gates

Motor carriers using The Port of Virginia’s Truck Reservation System (TRS) are seeing an ongoing reduction in their turn times, evidence the technology is helping to drive the efficient movement of cargo at the port’s two main container terminals, says the port’s chief executive.
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Go West: Picavi expands with a new corporation in the USA

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Logistics

Picavi, which has its headquarters in Germany, is using this strategic step to press ahead with internationalizing its brand. The new corporation is not only designed to provide greater proximity to customers in North America, but also accelerate the development of business with an operations center in the USA in the state of Illinois.

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Kalmar’s Eco Reachstackers and Empty Container Handlers to help Ter Haak Group Amsterdam

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

All machines are covered with a Kalmar Care service contract. The order was booked in Cargotec's Q4 2018 order intake and the delivery took place in February 2019.

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CMA CGM rate updates effective April 1, 2019

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM announced the following General Rate Restoration and Freight All Kinds effective April 1st, 2019 (B/L date):

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AAPA elects Gary G. Nelson as its 2019-2020 Board Chairman

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

Mr. Nelson is executive director of Washington State's Port of Grays Harbor

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Unilode Aviation Solutions wins 2019 IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Air Cargo | Technology

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Unilode Aviation Solutions is the recipient of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award for 2019. Unilode was recognized for its Bluetooth-based tracking solution for unit load devices (ULDs). The award was presented at the 13th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Singapore.

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IAMPE announces newest class of Maritime Port Executives

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) is pleased to announce the latest group of Maritime Port Executives who completed the accredited seminar the week of March 11th at DHS/USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Design interactive makes mobility standard

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Boston Harbor dredging project receives $35 million in federal funding
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | March 20, 2019

Boston Harbor dredging project receives $35 million in federal funding

Helps supports Port of Boston’s competitiveness in global economy
Hyster to develop electric Reachstacker for Port of Valencia

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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BIO-UV Group secures worldclass ballast water treatment order

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Maritime

Ultraviolet light water treatment pioneer BIO-UV Group has inked a contract to supply its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system for installation aboard two Worldclass cruiseships currently under construction for MSC Cruises at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard at St. Nazaire, France.

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Port of Long Beach Survey Director Named

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | People | Appointments

Commission appoints geologist Holtz from City's Energy Resources Department

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.2% in February

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was down 0.2% in February after increasing 2.5% in January. In February, the index equaled 117.4 (2015=100) compared with 117.6 in January.

Capstone Headwaters advises SCR Air Services on its acquisition by NFI Industries

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Air Cargo | General | Intermodal

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New chairman for Marseille Fos promotional group

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | People | Appointments

Petro-chemicals specialist Philippe Zichert has been named as the new chairman of Via Marseille Fos (VMF), the promotional body formed by the port authority, the chamber of commerce and members of the maritime/waterways operators’ federation the UMF.

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Award for latest generation CCS at Marseille Fos

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Cargo Community System (CCS) provider MGI and the Marseille Fos port authority have won the Digital Transformation Awards logistics category in recognition of the new generation system Ci5.

A. Duie Pyle announces opening of new service center in Concord, NH

AJOT | March 20, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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