Ports & Terminals
Port of Hueneme lands FEMA grant
| August 05, 2020 | Ports & Terminals
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the Port of Hueneme has been awarded $1.68 million in the Port Security Grant Program FY20 Funding Cycle. Aimed to achieve the goal of a secure and resilient nation, the funding will aid the Port in modernizing their security, including improvements to the main gate entrance, and upgrading the Port’s CCTV surveillance system with cutting-edge technology.
CenterPoint earns Green Building Certification for its first South Florida development
| August 05, 2020 | Logistics | Ports & Terminals
CenterPoint Properties has announced it has earned the “Florida Green” certification for 3423 McIntosh Road in Hollywood, FL, by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC).
Governor Pritzker announces $40 million to build the Alexander Cairo Port at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers
| August 04, 2020 | Ports & Terminals
Commissioner Dye completes work in NY&NJ, turns attention to New Orleans
| August 04, 2020 | Ports & Terminals
Volkswagen renews commitment to Jacksonville
Libya’s oil exports set to dwindle as ports blockade persists
| August 04, 2020 | Energy | Ports & Terminals
Joint statement on Gov John Bel Edwards’ announcement about deepening key stretch of Mississippi River
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
Preparation pays off for Port of Brownsville as Hanna blows past
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
In anticipation of Hurricane Hannah, the Port of Brownsville advised all port tenants to take necessary preparations for potentially hazardous weather expected from the storm. In an abundance of caution, sandbags were distributed to port tenants in anticipation of heavy rainfall.
ContainerPort Group names Richard McDuffie new President
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments
Update on Port of Montreal at the strike
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has advised that the Longshoremen’s Union has filed another 72 hour notice of a strike commencing: Monday, August 3rd at 07:00 and ending on Friday, August 7th at 06:59. This strike will affect only Termont Terminal. MGT Terminals will continue to work normally. The situation remains fluid and may change at short notice. We will keep you informed about further developments
Merkley, Sullivan introduce bipartisan legislation to help struggling ports stay afloat amid coronavirus crisis
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
Bill would authorize federal grants to help ports mitigate costs associated with national emergencies and natural disasters
Kalmar delivers four medium and heavy forklifts to support Yizheng Port Co., Ltd.
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for four forklifts from Yizheng Port Co., Ltd., including two Kalmar Essential Forklifts with a lifting capacity of 16 tonnes and two Kalmar Heavy Forklifts with a lifting capacity of 25 tonnes.
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Vietnam - dynamic trading partner for the Port of Hamburg
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has entered into force on August 1 2020. Trade between the Port of Hamburg and Vietnam, which has already increased in recent years, should continue to benefit from this agreement.
Safeen appoints Rocktree to design and manage transhipper conversion
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Singapore-based Rocktree, a one-stop solutions provider for turnkey projects from concept to medium to long-term operations, has announced its appointment by Abu Dhabi Ports’ maritime services arm, SAFEEN, to design and manage the conversion of a post panamax bulk carrier into a transhipment vessel.
Callan Marine announces next state-of-the-art cutter suction dredge
| August 03, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Callan Marine of Galveston, Texas announced that a fifth cutter suction dredge (CSD), the General Bradley, will be added to the company’s fleet next year. The new dredge is a 28”, 341-foot long, diesel electric powered CSD with three ABC 12DCZ engines providing 9,260 total installed horsepower on board.
State of Louisiana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sign Agreement to Deepen Lower Mississippi River to 50 Feet
| July 31, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway
Gov. John Bel Edwards and other top Louisiana officials sign a formal agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on the deepening of the Lower Mississippi River to 50 feet from 45 feet.
North Carolina Ports Hurricane Isaias Notice
| July 31, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
Port of Montreal operations normal this weekend
| July 31, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals
Business as usual this weekend at the Port of Montreal. Activities at the Termont and MGTP container terminals (Cast, Maisonneuve, Racine and Viau terminals) in the Port of Montreal will resume as normal over the weekend. Operations will recommence on Saturday, August 1 at 7: 00 a.m. at the four Termont and MGTP terminals.
Op-Ed: Ports Council regarding COVID-19 Impacts
Halifax Port Authority releases updated Sustainability Report
| July 31, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
The Halifax Port Authority is committed to incorporating sustainability into every aspect of the organization. Sustainability planning is a key component of the overall strategic vision and its effective implementation.
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