Ports & Terminals


Port of Oakland to consider outlines for proposed ballpark

AJOT | May 03, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

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And the first Kuenz FREERIDER goes to…

AJOT | May 02, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

Decades of experience and continuous product improvement has led Kuenz to become an innovation leader in the container handling market. Because of these strengths, Kuenz elevated the common RTG design into the 21st century with its product innovation – the Kuenz FREERIDER – presented in 2018. Now Kuenz is proud to announce, that the first FREERIDER will soon be operating at Kloosterboer’s Container Terminal in Vlissingen, the Netherlands.

Ports could revoke scrubber bans

AJOT | May 02, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

Port of New Orleans celebrates national maritime month 

AJOT | May 02, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

ILWU rally protests Oakland A’s stadium at Port of Oakland
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | May 02, 2019

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ILWU rally protests Oakland A’s stadium at Port of Oakland

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) sponsored a May Day rally in which it protested the plan by the Oakland A’s to build its new baseball stadium at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal facility.
Brieda Cabins launches ground control station for remote crane operations
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | May 01, 2019

Brieda Cabins launches ground control station for remote crane operations

Brieda Cabins, a specialist in ergonomic cabins, control stations and desks for manned and remotely-operated cranes, has developed a ground control station to remotely operate container cranes, with an ergonomic design and user-friendly interface that will boost productivity at marine container terminals, intermodal facilities and inland ports.
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Port of Rotterdam Authority launches ‘Rotterdam Food Hub’

AJOT | May 01, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

Rotterdam is expanding its position as Western Europe’s biggest transit port for agricultural, horticultural and fishery sector products.

Orient Overseas (International) Limited announces the sale of Long Beach Container Terminal to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 30, 2019

Orient Overseas (International) Limited announces the sale of Long Beach Container Terminal to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners

Sale of Long Beach Container Terminal to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners for US$1.78 billion. Sale pursuant to the National Security Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice.
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New Panama Canal draft restrictions impact container allowable weights

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

Due to the extended drought in the region of the Panama Canal and the resulting low water levels in Gatun Lake, The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a new DRAFT restriction of 44 ft effective April 30th, 2019.

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South Carolina Ports Authority selects NASCENT’s advanced gate system and enVision technology for its Wando Terminal Chassis Yard

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

NASCENT Technology, a leading provider of gate systems and related technologies, today announced that South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has selected NASCENT's SYNAPSE advanced Gate System, in combination with the company's enVision OCR Portal offerings, to facilitate gate processing for the CCM chassis yard at its Wando Terminal.

JAXPORT launches rebrand in opening logistics conference
Ports & Terminals
Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | April 30, 2019

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JAXPORT launches rebrand in opening logistics conference

Northeast Florida’s Jacksonville Port Authority has a fresh brand identity, launched today [Tuesday, April 30] in the opening general session of the 2019 JAXPORT Logistics & Intermodal Conference.
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Kalmar to assume responsibility for log handling operations at Iggesund Paperboard, Sweden

AJOT | April 29, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed comprehensive three year cooperation agreement with Iggesund Paperboard AB, part of the Holmen Group. The contract, which includes the provision of equipment, operators, maintenance services as well as the Kalmar Insight performance management software, was booked in Cargotec's 2019 Q1 order intake. The agreement came into effect at the beginning of April. One of the most advanced fully integrated pulp and paperboard mills in the world, Iggesund Mill on Sweden's east coast produces Invercote, one of the world's leading paperboard brands. Under the tailored partnership agreement, Kalmar will assume full responsibility for the customer's log handling operations with optimal amount of equipment, tools and professional resources. High operational performance will be reached by utilising Kalmar's capabilities to tailor flexible and highly reliable solutions ensuring effectiveness of customer's operations. Pelle Olsson, Head of Board Production at Iggesunds Bruk: "Kalmar's solution will allow us to focus on our core business and add value for our end customers. As a producer of some of the world's best-performing paperboard, we want to work with reliable partners who are true leaders in their own areas, and in this respect Kalmar fits the bill perfectly. This contract provides us with peace of mind as we get premium equipment for log handling, their maintenance, operators as well as the latest software to optimise our logistics processes" Valerian Sand, Vice President, Kalmar North Europe: "We are very excited about our cooperation with Iggesund Paperboard AB. This agreement demonstrates our ability to run full responsibility for a critical part of customer operations, providing a complete, tailored solution that supports operational improvements. Kalmar's heritage and long history in industrial cargo handling enabled us to create this effective solution. It is an essential part of our company's strategy to be trusted partner for our customers by offering great products and a wide variety of professional services designed to release the full potential of customer's operations."

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Kalmar continues its electrification journey with fully electric empty container handler

AJOT | April 29, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The launch represents another significant step on the company's journey towards offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021.

Hamburg Süd christens “Polar Mexico” in Veracruz
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 29, 2019

Hamburg Süd christens “Polar Mexico” in Veracruz

First container ship at the new ICAVE terminal – Naming ceremony held during the 500th anniversary of the Mexican city and port
Panama Canal expansion allows more transits of propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids
Energy
AJOT | Top Story | April 29, 2019

Panama Canal expansion allows more transits of propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids

In June 2016, the Panama Canal Authority, the body that operates the Panama Canal, opened a third set of locks that facilitated transit of larger ships, the first such expansion since the canal was completed in 1914.
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Port of Beaumont charters new Sea Scout program

AJOT | April 29, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

On April 27, 2019, the Port of Beaumont announced the launch of Sea Scout Ship 1916 at the Sail Daze event in Port Arthur, Texas. Sail Daze, an event hosted by Three Rivers Council-Boy Scouts, provided approximately 100 attendees with a weekend of sailing, camping and a chance to learn more about Scouting's second oldest program, Sea Scouts.

California Ports welcome comments on cargo handling equipment study

AJOT | April 29, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port-City of Oakland truck plan nears ok, a boon for neighbors
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 26, 2019

Port-City of Oakland truck plan nears ok, a boon for neighbors

Steps include strict routes for big rigs, improved safety, parking limits

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