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Port of New Orleans President and CEO & New Orleans Public Belt CEO Brandy D. Christian Announces Departure
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | May 14, 2024

Port of New Orleans President and CEO & New Orleans Public Belt CEO Brandy D. Christian Announces Departure

Today, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that its President and CEO Brandy D. Christian, a leading figure in the transportation industry, will step down mid-June 2024 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. Christian has served as the President and CEO of Port NOLA since January 1, 2017, and as the CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) since its acquisition by Port NOLA on February 1, 2018, during which time Port NOLA increased operating revenues by 70 percent and NOPB increased operating income by 300 percent.
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Port of Long Beach Cargo volumes climb in April

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port has moved 2,753,244 TEUs through the first four months of 2024, up 15.8% from the same period in 2023.

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Innovative forklift operator assist solution recognized with three prestigious award

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The technology was named one of the best-designed industrial products of the year by the GOOD DESIGN Awards, marking the 12th time the brand has been recognized by the program...

Rotterdam Terminal Exec says Chinese Cranes pose no security threat when using precautions
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | May 14, 2024

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Rotterdam Terminal Exec says Chinese Cranes pose no security threat when using precautions

There is no reason to fear a security threat from Chinese-built ship-to-shore cranes as long as precautions are used to block access to terminal operations, according to Cees Van Pelt, Senior Project Manager, Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals...
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CLARION Project takes the lead in strengthening European Ports’ resilience

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Featuring the top-3 ports in Europe in terms of container throughput, namely Rotterdam, Antwerp/Bruges and Hamburg in the North Sea and the largest European port in the Black Sea, Constanta, CLARION will pursue ambitious objectives to increase the...

FHWA announces $7.1 million for port improvements in Louisiana 
Green Shipping
AJOT | Top Story | May 13, 2024

FHWA announces $7.1 million for port improvements in Louisiana 

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is announcing $7.1 for port improvements in Louisiana under a new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) program created to improve air quality for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports.
Port Houston hosts 3rd Annual Houston International Maritime Conference on November 6 – 8, 2024
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | May 13, 2024

Port Houston hosts 3rd Annual Houston International Maritime Conference on November 6 – 8, 2024

This three-day event focuses on navigating the Supply Chain Evolution...
ICTSI to invest in new Southern Luzon gateway

AJOT | May 13, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Gulftainer’s 2024 business drive to further boost Khorfakkan’s economic growth
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | May 13, 2024

Gulftainer’s 2024 business drive to further boost Khorfakkan’s economic growth

Gulftainer’s expansion and operational enhancements will boost local prosperity by driving community well-being as well as business growth....
India signs Iran port deal to expand Central Asia trade

Bloomberg | May 13, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

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Galveston Harbor rising in rank for Top 50 U.S. Cargo Rankings

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a 12.5 percent increase in cargo tonnage over 2021 boosted the harbor’s ranking five spots in the list of 150 ports and waterways. The ship channel serves the Port of Galveston and private entities operating in the harbor.

Associated Terminals’ Management Group acquires S.H. Bell Company

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’ name official – by unanimous final vote

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted today and granted final approval to rename the “Metropolitan Oakland International Airport” to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport...

Port of Oakland asks court to check that new airport name does not constitute trademark infringement
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | May 10, 2024

Port of Oakland asks court to check that new airport name does not constitute trademark infringement

Port countersuit also requests Court determination that no one owns or has trademark rights to the San Francisco Bay...
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Enbridge works to sell new oil pipe space to Texas export hub

Bloomberg | May 09, 2024 | Energy | Ports & Terminals

Enbridge Inc. is offering up new space on a crude pipeline running to the Texas oil port of Corpus Christi, a top exporting hub that’s currently suffering from constrained pipeline capacity.

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Navigating the Global Future: Port of Hueneme spotlights current trade and AI innovations during World Trade Week

AJOT | May 09, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

World Trade Week was established in 1935 by President Roosevelt and was created to recognize the importance and benefits of global trade to the local and national economy...

The CLARION project on safe and resilient transport and smart mobility services awarded to Magellan Circle

AJOT | May 08, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech | Shipping Technology

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Port Milwaukee hosts first-ever ‘Port Leadership & Career Summit’

AJOT | May 08, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

It was all hands on deck as Port Milwaukee and sustainable building solutions leader Holcim US hosted middle and high school students from Future Urban Leaders at the first-ever Port Leadership & Career Summit on Tuesday, May 7.

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