Ports & Terminals

Metrans launches new regular common train service in Rijeka

A new regular common user train service was recently launched by Metrans that links the Croatian port of Rijeka, via the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), to Budapest in Hungary.

AGLPA Ports Association names new officers

AJOT Newsroom | August 01, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Congress proposes legislative expansion of Capital Construction Fund for cargo handling equipment

AJOT Newsroom | August 01, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

Commission President Cho appointed to US Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking

AJOT Newsroom | August 01, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

On Friday, July 28, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho has been appointed by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the department’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). This appointment elevates the Port of Seattle’s efforts to the national level.

Port of Hueneme eyes federal funding to match CA state’s historic $80M investment in the port

AJOT Newsroom | August 01, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

On the heels of the historic state funding for the Port of Hueneme earlier this month, Port of Hueneme CEO Kristin Decas alongside California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin and CA Port leaders were in Washington, D.C. last week to meet with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to discuss leveraging California state funding with federal infrastructure investment grants.

Enstructure, GT USA Wilmington complete transfer of Port of Wilmington Operations

AJOT Newsroom | July 31, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Pasha Hawaii celebrates ‘MV Janet Marie’ inaugural call to the Port of Long Beach; vessel begins service in the Hawaii/mainland trade lane

Hawaii-based Pasha Hawaii welcomed the newest member to its container ship fleet with the arrival of MV Janet Marie at the Port of Long Beach in California, where she will begin her maiden voyage to Honolulu, Hawaii. Janet Marie is the second of two new ‘Ohana Class, 774-foot Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”)-powered container ships built at AmFELS.

Crowley charters powerful Tier IV tug to serve Los Angeles, Long Beach

AJOT Newsroom | July 31, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Crowley has entered into its fourth long-term charter for its newest Tier IV ship assist tug, Artemis, with Brusco Tug & Barge.

Canada set to intervene in dockworker dispute to keep ports open

Bloomberg | July 31, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

Canada’s federal government is poised to intervene in a labor dispute to ensure that the country’s busiest port remains open after dockworkers rejected a mediated agreement for the second time this month.

Europe faces ‘difficult decade’ against US, China, port CEO says

Bloomberg | July 31, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

Europe’s car and chemical makers are at risk of losing competitiveness to China and the US as both industries face persistently high energy costs during the transition to cleaner fuels, according to the head of one of the continent’s leading ports.

Port Freeport announces new Environmental, Social, Governance and Sustainability Committee

AJOT Newsroom | July 31, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

On June 22nd, Chairman Ravi Singhania, announced the formation of a new Environmental, Social, Governance, and Sustainability (ESG&S) Committee of the Port Commission.

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AJOT Newsroom | July 31, 2023

Montreal Port Authority announces the departure of its President and CEO

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces that its President and CEO, Martin Imbleau, will be stepping down on September 8, 2023, to take on a new challenge.

Siefert assumes new role as QDC’s COO

Chelsea Siefert has been promoted to the role of QDC’s Chief Operating Officer after four successful years as Quonset’s Director of Planning and Development.

Port of Oakland Commissioners confirm appointment of Interim Director of Aviation

AJOT Newsroom | July 28, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Craig Simon as Interim Director of Aviation...

Swire Shipping appoints SSA Terminals for ports of Seattle, Long Beach and Oakland

AJOT Newsroom | July 28, 2023 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The multi-year agreement complements Swire Shipping’s continued investment into the North American market, enhancing the capabilities of its recently acquired...

International Trade Hub at SeaPort Manatee partnering with Oxford Group

AJOT Newsroom | July 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The International Trade Hub at SeaPort Manatee is advancing a leading-edge innovation and technology center in partnership with Oxford Group Inc., a Boca Raton, Florida-based leader in facilitation of global business investments.

Patrick Terminals to boost sustainable container handling with ten Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers

AJOT Newsroom | July 27, 2023 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply a total of ten new Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Patrick Terminals in Melbourne. The significant order was booked in Cargotec's 2023 Q3 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled to be completed during Q1 of 2024.