Ports & Terminals

Svitzer AMEA appoints new COO 

AJOT | April 27, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Cairo, Illinois Port completes project labor agreement to guarantee 500 union construction jobs for Southern Illinois

AJOT | April 27, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

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Puerto Rico Ports Authority and JAXPORT affirm longstanding partnership

AJOT | April 27, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Today, Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) Executive Director Joel A. Pizá Batiz and JAXPORT CEO Eric Green signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to affirm the ongoing work of both organizations to grow maritime trade between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico.

Lock and dam system for Honolulu? Is this just the beginning?
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | April 27, 2021

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Lock and dam system for Honolulu? Is this just the beginning?

Hawaii Harbors Division urges study of lock and dam system for Honolulu Harbor as sea levels rise. Will others follow?
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Panama Maritime Authority approves Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) to conduct remote surveys

AJOT | April 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Leading flag administration, Panama Maritime Authority has authorized Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), an international ship classification society, to conduct specific surveys through remote inspection techniques.

Maritime Administration awards nearly $20 million in funding to strengthen US shipyard economic competitiveness 

AJOT | April 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcome’s MSC Santana service to Tacoma Harbor
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AJOT | Top Story | April 26, 2021

The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcome’s MSC Santana service to Tacoma Harbor

Starting in May, MSC's Santana service will feature a new rotation to the Northwest Seaport Alliance's Tacoma Harbor. 
Montreal dockers launch strike ahead of possible government intervention
Ports & Terminals
Leo Ryan | Top Story | April 26, 2021

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Montreal dockers launch strike ahead of possible government intervention

More than 1,100 Montreal dockers today began an unlimited strike that shut down almost all operations at Canada’s second largest port engulfed in one of the longest labour conflicts in its history.
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Panama Canal begins transition to become carbon neutral by 2030

AJOT | April 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

The Panama Canal launched its process of decarbonizing its operations, with aims of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

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GPA details capacity, operations expansion

AJOT | April 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

At the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference (GFTC), the Georgia Ports Authority released fiscal year to date numbers (July -March) showing record volumes of 3.9 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, an increase of 15 percent, and detailed a plan that expedites completion of more than 1.4 million additional TEUs of annual capacity.

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Egypt says hopes to end $900 million tussle over Suez ship soon

Bloomberg | April 26, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Egypt said it hopes to soon end a dispute over compensation regarding the huge container vessel that blocked the Suez Canal last month.

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Los Angeles ports are slowly chipping away at their ship backlog

Bloomberg | April 26, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Ship congestion outside the busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia eased over the past week, with the number of container vessels waiting to enter the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach staying below 20 for five straight days.

South Florida Container Terminal ready for gateway growth
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 23, 2021

South Florida Container Terminal ready for gateway growth

The project focused on transforming the land into a more sustainable operation with new, electric rubber tire gantry (RTG) cranes and added cargo storage space using a densification model which allows 2.5 times more usability in the container yard than before.
Port Manatee extends agreement with fuels firm
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 23, 2021

Port Manatee extends agreement with fuels firm

Port Manatee looks to continue to serve the fuel needs of Southwest and Central Florida motorists for at least another 25 years under a renewed agreement slated to take effect May 1.
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Port of Baltimore completes dredging for second 50-foot deep berth

AJOT | April 23, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Additional ultra-large cranes will arrive this summer and will allow the port to handle two massive ships simultaneously

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ICTSI Ecuador unveils special economic zone at the Port of Guayaquil

AJOT | April 23, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Contecon Guayaquil S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s subsidiary in Ecuador, welcomes the creation of a special economic zone at the country’s main seaport as an immense opportunity to boost the country’s foreign trade.

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EPA recognizes Port of Corpus Christi among nation’s leading green power users

AJOT | April 23, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Corpus Christi has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership as part of its ongoing commitment to the Port’s leadership role as an environmental steward in the Coastal Bend.

Engen converting South Africa’s oldest refinery to terminal

Bloomberg | April 23, 2021 | Energy | Conventional | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Singapore recognizes Synergy Group for maritime hub growth

AJOT | April 22, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

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Ecosystem thrives, more diverse than ever in San Pedro Bay harbors

AJOT | April 22, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

Survey finds flourishing animals, plants at nation’s largest port complex

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