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ICTSI Pakistan launches rail service
| July 15, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
New service to enhance customer service Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), in cooperation with the state-owned Pakistan Railways, recently successfully launched a dedicated rail cargo service connecting the cities of Karachi and Lahore. The cargo rail service hopes to move goods faster and at a significantly lower cost to upcountry markets, benefiting major industries of the country, such as agriculture, textile, fertilizer, sports goods, electronics and FMCG producers to move. As the only terminal at the Port of Karachi with internal rail connection, PICT enjoys a competitive edge in local market, and expects to improve its global competitiveness with this new feature. Khurram Khan, PICT chief executive officers, says “PICT hopes to be the container terminal of choice for trade at the Karachi Port. Our leadership strives to implement initiatives that provide customer-centric solutions in line with the Government’s strategic plans. This rail service provides us with more efficiency and flexibility. As an alternative, rail transport, this reduces the cost of doing business for clients. At the same time, this helps alleviate congestion on the city roads. We thank and congratulate all the parties involved in making this possible.” Khan adds: “We foresee increased large volumes in Pakistan’s foreign trade, and we are committed to address this increasing our capability to provide end-to-end logistics solutions for our customers.” PICT has been ceaselessly adding value to the business of the terminal industry in Pakistan, playing a key role in uplifting the economy of the country with a focused and determined approach of providing value added services. Present at the launch of rail service were Pakistan Railways Federal Minister Shaikh Rasheed Ahmad, together with officials of the Karachi Port Trust and Pakistan Customs. They witnessed the first freight train leave PICT to transfer containers to Lahore.
Trump-China Trade Tensions Hit Panama Canal Revenues
| July 13, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
The trade tension between the U.S. and China is making waves at the Panama Canal.
Port of Oakland Board gives President Ces Butner third term
| July 12, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | People | Appointments
Commissioners also select Port Attorney Danny Wan as Acting Executive Director
IMO address to open GreenPort Congress 2019
| July 12, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019 will welcome a keynote address from the International Maritime Organisation
June Tops 677,000 TEUs at the Port of Long Beach
Universal Africa Lines to Call Port Houston City Docks
| July 12, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
Port Houston facilities, operations and efficiencies highlighted
Weekend closure of Eastbound Ocean Blvd. at bridge construction project
| July 11, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
Eastbound lanes of Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach near State Route 47 (SR-47) and the Gerald Desmond Bridge will close for about 55 hours beginning Friday night, July 12, so crews can repair a water line under the roadway.
Widener joins the American Equity Underwriters
| July 11, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance for waterfront employers, today announced that David Widener has joined the firm as director of a newly created division, AEU Claims Advisory Services.
Little Rock Port Authority celebrates its 60th year
| July 11, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
Port of Los Angeles breaks June, fiscal year records
| July 11, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
CPA announces Reemsnyder as Chair
| July 11, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
At the Connecticut Port Autority Board Meeting on June 19th, Bonnie Reemsnyder was elected the new Chair of the Board. Former chairman Scott Bates did not seek reappointment as Chair, but he will remain on the Board. Reemsynder, Old Lyme’s First Selectwoman, is a local leader driven by her goal to develop economic growth for the state of Connecticut.
Terminal 5 ground breaking begins new era for region
| July 10, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
Modernized 185-acre NWSA facility to handle big ships, international container cargo in 2021
JAXPORT adds Wheldon to commercial team
| July 10, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), the No. 1 port by container volume in the State of Florida, announced today that transportation industry professional Lisa Wheldon has joined the organization as Director, Cargo & Intermodal Rail.
Port of Oakland executive director Lytle to retire July 19
| July 10, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
SC Ports reports record cargo volumes, 9% uptick in FY19
| July 09, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
South Carolina Ports Authority handled record cargo volumes at the Port of Charleston in fiscal year 2019.
JLT Mobile Computers selected for two new ICTSI Terminals in Papua New Guinea
| July 09, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments, has strengthened its long-standing relationship with global port operator ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services, Inc.) with the deployment of its VERSO™ 12 computers at the operator’s new container terminals in Papua New Guinea.
CIRCLE S.p.A.: continues its expansion in the MED area with the new project between the ports of Casablanca and La Spezia
| July 09, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
CenterPoint acquires Rectilinear Concrete Yard in Compton, California
| July 09, 2019 | Ports & Terminals
CenterPoint Properties is proud to announce the acquisition of a 3.5-acre rectilinear concrete yard located at 439 East Carlin Avenue in Compton, California.
Port of New Orleans earns 10 AAPA Communications Awards
| July 08, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
Port NOLA’s First Annual Shippers Summit receives top award for overall communications excellence
May cargo volume continues to make gains at the Port of NY and NJ
| July 08, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
The pattern of monthly record-setting volume continued in May at the Port of New York and New Jersey.
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