Ports & Terminals

Georgia allots $6M to Brunswick harbor improvements
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | March 11, 2024

Georgia allots $6M to Brunswick harbor improvements

Project to increase efficiency, safety of vessel movements
Import cargo returning to normal after Red Sea disruptions
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | March 08, 2024

Import cargo returning to normal after Red Sea disruptions

With the supply chain adjusting to ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024
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IRPT’s We Work the Waterways Hosts South Louisiana Students for “Maritime Industry Interaction Day”

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

This week Inland River Ports and Terminals’ We Work the Waterways hosted an immersive interaction to educate high school students in the area the importance of waterborne transportation and the diversity of career paths available on the waterways.

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First Robotics “Hueneme Port Regional” takes place at Fathomwerx Lab for third consecutive year

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Over 1,500 high school students from around the world will showcase their engineering skills and innovations at the Port of Hueneme.

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Miami-Dade Innovation Authority collaborates with PortMiami to launch third Public Innovation Challenge

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Initiative to award at least $300,000 to early-to-growth stage companies with innovative technology to enhance cargo visibility in seaports

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Descartes’ March Shipping Report: US imports continued strong performance

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its March Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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Drewry World Container Index - 07 Mar

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 6% to $3,287 per 40ft container this week.

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The Port of Barcelona’s first OPS for container ships arrives at the BEST terminal

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

• The arrival of the BEST terminal OPS marks the beginning of the countdown to connect the first container ships next July. • The Port of Barcelona is holding meetings with several shipping companies to plan the arrival and connection of ships equipped with OPS connections.

Jensen sees shift of cargoes back to U.S. West Coast ports
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 06, 2024

AJOT Insights
Jensen sees shift of cargoes back to U.S. West Coast ports

Lars Jensen, principal at Vespucci Maritime based in Copenhagen, Denmark, says there is a shift of some East and Gulf Coast cargoes going back to the U.S. West Coast.
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Airwayz successfully demonstrates the integration UTM/USSP at the Port of Rotterdam

AJOT | March 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

UTM/USSP and drone integration poised to optimize commercial port operations radically

SSA Marine and Port of San Diego introduce zero emissions cargo handling equipment

AJOT | March 06, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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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