Ports & Terminals


That sinking feeling: US coastal port cities sinking
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | April 29, 2024

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That sinking feeling: US coastal port cities sinking

Many cities along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts that are also port cities are sinking. The effect is caused by coastal lands subsiding at the same time as sea levels are rising, according to a study published in the scientific magazine Nature.
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Mi-Jack Products partners with Terberg Taylor Americas for PDS-ready yard and terminal tractors

AJOT | April 29, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Mi-Jack Products, the industry leader for container terminal and material handling equipment and technology, has announced the addition of the newest line of PDS-ready yard and terminal tractors in collaboration with Terberg Taylor Americas, designed to keep up with the toughest industry demands.

Skanska awarded contract to develop offshore wind port at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal
Energy
AJOT | Top Story | April 29, 2024

Skanska awarded contract to develop offshore wind port at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has announced a contract award worth $861 million to transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) into one of the nation’s largest dedicated offshore wind ports.
Port of Oakland air quality initiatives supported by $4 million federal grant

AJOT | April 29, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Maersk unit worth more than $1 billion set to trade in spinoff
Maritime
Bloomberg | Top Story | April 29, 2024

Maersk unit worth more than $1 billion set to trade in spinoff

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is spinning off its towage company on Tuesday in a move analysts expect to slash the transportation giant’s market value by more than 5%.
CBP officers continue recovering stolen vehicles at Charleston and Savannah seaports
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | April 26, 2024

CBP officers continue recovering stolen vehicles at Charleston and Savannah seaports

So far in the 2024 federal fiscal year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted 18 stolen vehicles valued at approximately 1.1 million dollars during outbound enforcement operations and inspection of shipping containers in Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia, destined for countries such as Ghana, Libya, Jordan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Galveston Wharves board approves $29 million construction contract for cargo area
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | April 26, 2024

Galveston Wharves board approves $29 million construction contract for cargo area

1st major cargo infrastructure improvement and expansion project in decades...
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Canaveral Port Authority opens applications for Junior Ambassador Program

AJOT | April 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be accepted through June 30, 2024...

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Port of Brownsville awards $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates

AJOT | April 26, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Thirty-two graduating high school seniors have been selected to receive the Brownsville Navigation District’s (BND) 2024 Port of Brownsville Scholarship...

Port of New Orleans announces $7.1 million in federal funding for sustainability infrastructure
Green Shipping
AJOT | Top Story | April 25, 2024

Port of New Orleans announces $7.1 million in federal funding for sustainability infrastructure

Grant money also supports Port NOLA’s workforce development initiatives to create pathways for the thousands of jobs the new Louisiana International Terminal will generate.
America’s ports will reduce air pollution with $150 million in FHWA grants

AJOT | April 25, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals

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GREIWING places megacenter for spices and herbs in operation 

AJOT | April 25, 2024 | Logistics | Ports & Terminals

• Greven logistics specialist expands in the Hamburg harbour • Services include, among other things, the cleaning and disinfection of more than 100 herbs and spices • Synergy effects with the existing branch on the Afrikastrasse

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Port of Oakland March container volume grows

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Full imports and exports close first quarter strong

Georgia Ports CEO: We are preparing for growth
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 24, 2024

Georgia Ports CEO: We are preparing for growth

• New GPA projects will double berth capacity and significantly increase, yard, gate and rail to focus on landside efficiency. • GPA will move from a 7.0 million TEU capacity port to 12 million TEUs in less than a decade.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen moves first on Brunswick port expansion, enhancing US capabilities
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | April 24, 2024

Wallenius Wilhelmsen moves first on Brunswick port expansion, enhancing US capabilities

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is signing a 20-year lease agreement with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), with options up to 30 years.
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Vestdavit’s Dutch team keeps eye on the ball as it raises game on business growth at key maritime hub

AJOT | April 23, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Vestdavit is reaping the benefits of its strategic location in the Netherlands with its Dutch subsidiary boosting revenue by 50% last year as the regional business grows on the back of increasing aftersales and davit commissioning work on newbuilds.

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ICTSI Manila receives next generation cranes

AJOT | April 23, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has significantly upgraded its ability to handle foreign ultra-container vessels with the recent arrival of three new quay cranes at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).

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